Greater Astoria Historical Society – Greater Astoria Historical Society, founded in 1985 is the place to learn and celebrate Long Island City and its neighborhoods. Through education programs, exhibitions, the research library, our historic sites, and special events, GAHS offers New Yorkers and visitors to Queens a chance to connect with the heritage of Queens.

Greater Astoria Historical Society

THE PAST IS TANGIBLE

THE PRESENT IS NOW

THE FUTURE IS TOMORROW

UPCOMING EVENTS

FORGOTTEN QUEENS – PART 1!

The first book devoted to this landmark of architecture,
urban planning, and social engineering.

Jeffrey Kroessler is a Professor at the Lloyd Sealy Library, John Jay College of Criminal Justice, CUNY,
and author of The Greater New York Sports Chronology; New York, Year by Year: A Chronology of the Great Metropolis; Historic Preservation in Queens; and other works.

June 7 at 7:00 pm

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Signed copies available at the
Astoria Bookshop!

FORGOTTEN QUEENS – PART 1!

CAN YOU FIND THE ART?!?

Public art often changes as quickly as the area around it.

Join us for a scavenger hunt that will take you on a free self-guided tour seeking out public art installations scattered throughout the neighborhood; each location listed on the fact sheet will include special details and historical information to enhance your visit.

June 14-20, All Day:

Full information will be posted at astorialic.org starting June 14.

For those willing to share photos of their journey on social media, there’s the potential to win a range of prizes for everything from completing the hunt, the quickest to take the most creative photo, and more!

This program is part of the Long Island City Partnership's "LIC Springs to Summer"

Gowing Up Bank Street with Donna Florio

Coming July 2021 - Check Back for Details!