Activist New York is an upcoming event which features a long history of activism. It is located at the Museum of the City of New York. It opens at 10am. Tickets are ten dollars for seniors and students with children under the age of 12 being free. The address is 1220 Fifth Ave New York. The cross streets are between 103rd and 104th Sts.
While the thought of activism in New York today is likely to bring up images of Occupy Wall Street, the city does in fact have a long and storied history of protesters fighting for all manner of causes, such as sexual equality, sexual liberty and other progressive movements. Photographs and other artifacts telling the story of New York City's protesters as far back as the 1800s can be seen at the show, which also inaugurates the new Puffin Foundation Gallery (which is dedicated to social activism) at the museum.
Activist New York tells the story of social activism in New York City, all the way from the 17th century, right up to the present day. The city is known across the world for its in-your-face attitude, and it's no surprise that its citizens have on many occasions banded together and taken to the streets to fight for a range of diverse issues, from civil rights and sexual orientation to religious freedom and historic preservation. With the help of photographs, artifacts, audio and visual presentations and interactive features, Activist New York aims to showcase the conflicts and passions that underpin the city's history of activism as it tells the whole story of activism in New York City's five boroughs. Activist New York is the inaugural event at the Puffin Foundation Gallery, which is dedicated to the ways in which the residents of this New York City have used their power to shape the future for not just this city, but also the nation as a whole.
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