NEW YORK CITY
Tenement Museum Tour Note: Tour choice is to be made at time of sign up SWEATSHOP WORKER
Bus Trip to
NEW YORK CITY
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www.tenament.com “We tell the stories of 97 Orchard Street. Built on Manhattan's Lower East Side in 1863, this tenement apartment building was home to nearly 7000 working class immigrants.” Choose from 2 different, 1 hour, tours: SWEATSHOP WORKERS OR IRISH OUTSIDERS (See tour descriptions on right)
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Pay a visit to the Levine family's garment workshop and the Rogarshevskys' Sabbath table at the turn of the 20th century, when the Lower East Side was the most densely populated place in the world. Explore how immigrants balanced work, family and religion at a time of great change.
IRISH OUTSIDERS
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Meet the Moores, an immigrant family struggling with prejudice while celebrating their Irish identity in 1869 New York. Visit their restored home as they prepare for the City’s renowned St. Patrick’s Day parade. Through their experience, you’ll discover how immigrants from different backgrounds forge their own American identities.
Tour sizes are limited. Please note that there is NO elevator in this museum. You must be able to access the 4th floor of the tenement building via 61 steps. The details: Sign ups begin February 4, 2017 Cost of trip is $62 There are 52 seats available on the bus $20 deposit holds your seat Balance due by June 1st All payments non-refundable after June 1st Pick up location:
As you walk, on your own, to our third stop (10 blocks - approx. 15 minutes) you will have time to stop for lunch at any number of the small cafes and restaurants in this Soho neighborhood that connects to Little Italy. 3
Simsbury Commuter Park and Ride lot located on Iron Horse Boulevard. Time: 6:30 am sharp Return: Same location Time: Approx - 8pm You may want to bring a bag-dinner or snack for the ride home. Note: it may be left on the bus during the day Some final notes:
www.purlsoho.com “Purl Soho is a beloved resource for needlecrafters of every ilk, from knitters and crocheters to quilters and embroiderers. Since 2002, we have been sharing our passion for beauty and exceptional design, for natural fibers and crafting traditions.”
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www.moodfabrics.com “Purveyor of a voluminous array of designer fabrics, & famed for appearances on TV's Project Runway.”
The group will stay together at the shop locations at their allotted times (i.e. no wondering off to Times Square on your own!). Lunch and shopping will be your financial responsibility. Wear your walking shoes! We will be walking up and down the four-storied tenement building as well as walking the 10 blocks in Lower East Side/Soho. Arrival home to Simsbury will be dependent on the traffic out of NYC, so please be flexible. All questions should be directed to Gina Finch at Sew Inspired - 860-651-8885
Bus Trip to
NEW YORK CITY
Friday, June 16, 2017 1
www.tenament.com “We tell the stories of 97 Orchard Street. Built on Manhattan's Lower East Side in 1863, this tenement apartment building was home to nearly 7000 working class immigrants.” Choose from 2 different, 1 hour, tours: SWEATSHOP WORKERS OR IRISH OUTSIDERS (See tour descriptions on right)
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Pay a visit to the Levine family's garment workshop and the Rogarshevskys' Sabbath table at the turn of the 20th century, when the Lower East Side was the most densely populated place in the world. Explore how immigrants balanced work, family and religion at a time of great change.
IRISH OUTSIDERS
⃞
Meet the Moores, an immigrant family struggling with prejudice while celebrating their Irish identity in 1869 New York. Visit their restored home as they prepare for the City’s renowned St. Patrick’s Day parade. Through their experience, you’ll discover how immigrants from different backgrounds forge their own American identities.
Tour sizes are limited. Please note that there is NO elevator in this museum. You must be able to access the 4th floor of the tenement building via 61 steps. The details: Sign ups begin February 4, 2017 Cost of trip is $62 There are 52 seats available on the bus $20 deposit holds your seat Balance due by June 1st All payments non-refundable after June 1st Pick up location:
As you walk, on your own, to our third stop (10 blocks - approx. 15 minutes) you will have time to stop for lunch at any number of the small cafes and restaurants in this Soho neighborhood that connects to Little Italy. 3
Simsbury Commuter Park and Ride lot located on Iron Horse Boulevard. Time: 6:30 am sharp Return: Same location Time: Approx - 8pm You may want to bring a bag-dinner or snack for the ride home. Note: it may be left on the bus during the day Some final notes:
www.purlsoho.com “Purl Soho is a beloved resource for needlecrafters of every ilk, from knitters and crocheters to quilters and embroiderers. Since 2002, we have been sharing our passion for beauty and exceptional design, for natural fibers and crafting traditions.”
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www.moodfabrics.com “Purveyor of a voluminous array of designer fabrics, & famed for appearances on TV's Project Runway.”
The group will stay together at the shop locations at their allotted times (i.e. no wondering off to Times Square on your own!). Lunch and shopping will be your financial responsibility. Wear your walking shoes! We will be walking up and down the four-storied tenement building as well as walking the 10 blocks in Lower East Side/Soho. Arrival home to Simsbury will be dependent on the traffic out of NYC, so please be flexible. All questions should be directed to Gina Finch at Sew Inspired - 860-651-8885
