The Shaker Experience and the Broader Immigrant Story
Sunday, September 08, 2024 at 02:00pm
South Street Seaport Museum
12 Fulton Street
A panel of speakers representing the Seaport Museum, Shaker Museum, Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island Foundation, and Immigrant & Non-Citizen Rights Clinic will come together for an engaging panel discussion on the immigrant experience.This conversation will explore the origins of immigration and how they illuminate or contrast with the present and future.
Drawing inspiration from the 250th anniversary of the Shakers arriving in New York City in 1774, as well as the journey of over six million immigrants who passed the 1908 lightship Ambrose on their way into New York Harbor, we will compare the Shaker experience with the broader immigrant story. We’ll also delve into the surprising commonalities among the many waves of immigrants who have come to New York City in search of a new life. Following the panel, we’ll open the floor for an audience Q&A.
Advanced registration is encouraged for this free open house but walkups will be accommodated as possible. Access to Wavertree involves climbing a few stairs, walking up an angled gangway, and descending a few stairs onto the deck. The lower decks are accessible via stairs, while the upper deck requires navigating steep ladder-like stairs.
