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Notes from the Tenement
The Tenement Museum tells the uniquely American stories of immigrants, migrants, and refugees in the ongoing creation of our nation. Follow our blog for stories past and present, behind-the-scenes access to the Museum, and more!

Food History, Great Reads | Feb 4, 2021
Digging Up the Roots of Holiday Traditions: Lunar New Year

Post | Jan 15, 2021
The Civil Rights Movement on the Lower East Side

Food History, Great Reads | Dec 23, 2020
Unwrapping the Gift of Pasteles

Food History, Great Reads | Dec 16, 2020
Digging Up the Roots of Holiday Traditions: Kwanzaa

Food History, Great Reads | Dec 9, 2020
Digging Up the Roots of Holiday Traditions: Christmas

Food History, Great Reads | Dec 4, 2020
Digging Up the Roots of Holiday Traditions: Hanukkah

Meet some of the people whose stories are told through the Tenement Museum. A visually compelling experience, the book is culmination of over 30 years of dedicated stewardship of 2 Tenement buildings on Orchard Street through vivid photographs of the last two centuries.

Your Story, Our Story features objects that tell personal stories of American immigration and migration. The Tenement Museum invites people across the country to share these mementos and stories in our online digital storytelling exhibit.