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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!
Blog Archive, Great Reads | Sep 7, 2012
Great Reads: “At Home: A Short History of Private Life”
I have a great job. Working in the Tenement Museum’s bookshop provides me with immediate...
Blog Archive | Sep 5, 2012
Collecting the Stories of Life on the LES
A lot has happened in the Lower East Side since 97 Orchard Street was closed to...
Blog Archive | Aug 30, 2012
New Season, New Ideas, New Tenement Talks!
What do Opium Wars and Supreme Court decisions have in common with Emily Dickinson’s...
Blog Archive | Aug 28, 2012
Summer Share: New York and New Jersey Meet on the Shore
Is this term "Benny" familiar to you? Does it make you roll your eyes and sigh heavily,...
Blog Archive, Immigration History | Oct 12, 2010
Questions for Curatorial: Sending Money Home
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.