This group should be of interest to anyone who enjoys history or genealogy. After all, genealogy is one of the most exciting ways to learn about history. We are a group of people who are searching for our roots using Family Tree Maker or similar programs. Most of us also use ancestry.com and other web sites to assist us in our research. As a group, we will give each other advice and assistance in using these programs. We will celebrate each individual's heritage as we share tips and informatio …

This is a group that attends history events, lectures, reenactments, exhibit openings, festivals & historical themed parties.  You can also follow us on facebook.com/newburghhistoricalsociety or on twitter.com/newburghhistory

We are a living history group dedicated to the golden age of piracy. We aim for historical accuracey, but we aim for fun first and foremost.

Welcome to Old New York Bars - Where History and Socializing Converge Are you interested in meeting others who like drinking in old bars, pubs, saloons and taverns? Then this meet up group is for you. We combine a little history with a lot of socializing. Meet others who are interested in old drinking bars such as: Landmark Tavern, Fraunces Tavern , Old Town, McSorleys, Petes Tavern, Bridge Cafe, Chumleys and the White Horse. If you want to just hang out and relax, talk sports or have a good con …

Come to a former Speakeasy and share stories about Prohibition and Gangsters. Make a visit to our Museum of the American Gangster and our escape tunnels as well. We specialize in Absinthe, Templeton Rye, single malt scotches, and draft beers.

We are part of a group of competitive Vintage Base Ball Clubs known as the MAVBBL that strive to present base ball's history to others by playing base ball as it was done in the past. We recreate the game as it was played in 1864 as accurately as possible in ordeer to share the game with spectators and players alike. We play in a competitive vintage leage against teams like the Brooklyn Atlantics, Philadelphia Athletics, New York Mutuals, Flemington Neshanock and other teams of the same era. Our …

This is not a "ghoulish" or ghost hunting group but is for people who are interested in the history and architecture of cemeteries in the 5 boroughs, Long Island, and the Hudson Valley. If members like, we could venture farther afield at some point.

Tired of going to the usual event at a bar and finding yourself with nothing to say--because there's nothing in particular to talk about at just a plain old bar?? Then come on a "Friendly Native New Yorker" Walking Tour! See the city, learn some fun local history, and meet some new people, all at the same time. Add a little urban adventure to your weekend by coming along with us. Native New Yorker Linda is a licensed New York City tour guide (star rated by the Department of Consumer Affairs), h …

Ann Pale Kreyol is a group for Haitians and Haitian-Americans to connect with each other through participation in various cultural and volunteer events while learning, speaking and improving Kreyol language skills. We all commit to being respectful of other members and open and receptive to people at various levels of their Haitian cultural awareness and Kreyol speaking ability. My hope is that through participation in this group we help each other to honor the language and improve our Kreyol f …

Orders We Will Not Obey “The time is now near at hand which must probably determine, whether Americans are to be, Freemen, or Slaves; whether they are to have any property they can call their own; whether their Houses, and Farms, are to be pillaged and destroyed, and they consigned to a State of Wretchedness from which no human efforts will probably deliver them. The fate of unborn Millions will now depend, under God, on the Courage and Conduct of this army” – Gen. George Washington, to his troo …

If you are a Chinese and American mixed couple, you're probably faced with a unique set of opportunities and challenges. How do you embrace both cultures without losing your own identity? How do you enrich your life with the diversity while managing the differences on a daily basis? If this sounds like you, you are in the right place! We are a mixed couple ourselves (with a little one) and decided to start this group to help people like us to socialize and discuss the unique situations we are …

With more than 125,000 members, Garden State Equality is the state’s largest civil rights organization of any kind – not just the state’s largest organization advocating for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender equality. Since Garden State Equality’s founding in 2004, New Jersey has enacted 213 LGBT civil rights laws at the state, county and municipal levels. That’s more LGBT civil rights laws enacted in less time than in any other state, ever in American history. And in February 2012, New Jer …

Greetings! KEPRI is dedicated to research and preservation of New England's stone chambers. For decades these ancient buildings have baffled historians on their origin, defying conventional anthropological belief. Though many theories have been formulated, ranging from Colonial root cellars to ancient Celtic monuments, little has been done to actually uncover the truth. This being the case, these archaeological enigmas have been passed off as nothing more than root cellars built by farmers and a …

This is a group for lovers of Harlem -- its culture, legacy, and vibes! Our journey is to find, experience and celebrate the soul of Harlem – old and new, well-travelled or off the beaten path! Looking for forward to exploring Harlem with everybody and connecting the dots.

Did you know it was native son Washington Irving who first dubbed New York City “Gotham”, a century before a certain superhero and his crime-ridden hometown were even thought of? Yes, Gotham is our city, our hometown, whether by birth or adoption! So let’s see the sites that make Gotham aka New York City so unique in the world. We go to exhibits and concerts at museums and unusual venues in the city, some famous, like the Metropolitan Museum, and others a little more off the beaten track, like t …

This is a meetup for life-long learners interested in Open Course Ware (OCW) -- free academic resources provided by major universities like MIT, Harvard and Cornell. Meetups will include study groups, lectures, OCW video screenings, and more.

This group is for Koreans to meet other fellow Koreans, here in NYC. Our group started in Jan/Feb 2012 and has rapidly grown in less than 9 months because of our active schedule and variety of events. Prerequisite for this group: You MUST provide a real photo of yourself, showing your face. You must be ethnically Korean (full, half, a quarter, an eighth... however much, if you have Korean blood in you, you are ethnically Korean) I didn't want to discriminate anyone from joining this group, howev …

"Without seeing Sicily you cannot understand Italy: it is in Sicily that you find the key to everything". Goethe, Palermo 13 April 1787. ("Italien ohne Sizilien macht gar kein Bild in der Seele: hier ist erst der Schlüssel zu allem"). Ciao! Come meet new amici, taste Sicilian food and learn about the island's wine. Our events and meetings celebrate Sicily, its authentic food, traditions and culture. Whether you are just curious about Sicily, have been there many times or are planning a trip the …

This group is for those who are interested in military history, and want to find other like minded individuals to discuss all things related to military history, including history, politics, culture, weapons, re-enactments, and SCAdians. For those who are interested in re-enactments, we may even schedule a trip to visit some famous battlefields of the Civil War and American Revolutionary War. If you are interested, please visit our website at www.Military-Discussion.com and join the discussion! …

Physics and Astronomy lectures, events, and discussions! We find things that are happening all over New York City which relate to it and get going to them! We are sponsored and supported by the Amateur Astronomers Association of New York. Our primary meetup events are at the Columbia University public talks, the Kaufmann Lectures given by the AAA, stargazing events by the AAA and public events at the American Museum of Natural History. We'll also go do special events around the neighborhood and …

New York Italians is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving, promoting and celebrating the rich culture and heritage of Italy and its people through outstanding cultural events and culinary programs, language classes, educational lectures and charities. In establishing closer cultural relations between the United States and Italy, we pledge to create a stronger face-to-face community to preserve Italian heritage and strengthen the common thread between the Italian and Italian-American …

You spend your days being serious, responsible, professional, respectable. Maybe you have a stressful job, have bills to pay, have people who depend on you. BEING A GROWN-UP IS HARD WORK!! Every now and then, we need to get out and play - whether it be for just an hour or evening - to reconnect with our inner child and to relax and re-energize. SILLY DATE! NEW YORK is a good clean fun Meetup group in New York City for singles and their friends. Members are fun, friendly, independent and are inte …

Welcome Asians and lovers of Asian culture! We host Asian events on our own and international events with other groups. Thank you very much for your support and we hope you enjoy our events! You don't have to be Asian to join our group, you just have to love the culture, the people, and the fun! If you have ideas for Asian events, Asian venues, or Asian themes, contact us!

Playsmiths Presents is the public arm of our workshop. We develop and produce new plays, hold workshops and seminars, and generally try to further the future of American theater. We tell stories. Since its inception in May 2009, Playsmiths has helped develop more than 30 full-length plays and scores of short pieces.  We have produced nine public concert reading events, starting off 2012 with ST. VALENTINE’S MASSACRE 2: SUNDAY BLOODY SUNDAY, a now annual, again sold out evening of short plays at …

Mission Statement The mission of Campaign for Liberty is to promote and defend the great American principles of individual liberty, constitutional government, sound money, free markets, and a constitutional foreign policy, by means of education, issue advocacy, and grassroots mobilization. Our country is ailing. That is the bad news. The good news is that the remedy is so simple and attractive: a return to the principles our Founders taught us. Respect for the Constitution, the rule of law, in …

For 2012, we are Broadening the Scope of this Ukrainian Meetup Group, to encompass Everyone who has an interest in Ukrainian culture: it's people, history, literature, music, and language. This Meetup Group was started in 2006 by Aleksandra to promote gatherings where people could practice speaking their (native) Ukrainian, but since then, our Membership has grown to encompass American-born Ukrainians who don't speak the language, people from Odessa and eastern Ukraine who only speak (God forbi …

As salamo alaikum, The aim of creating this group is to understand Islam in the light of Quran and the teachings of the Holy Prophet(p.b.u.h) and his family, inshAllah, to gain the pleasure of Allah and seek nearness to Him. Lets educate ourself about the beauty of Islam and bring it deeper into our lives. Islam is the religion of knowledge. The first aayah of the Qur’an to be revealed enjoined reading which is the key to knowledge. Allah (SWT) says: “Read! In the Name of your Lord Who has creat …

This is a group of supporters and friends of the Russian-Speaking Community Council of Manhattan & the Bronx, a non-profit organization of Russian-speaking immigrants. (THIS MEETUP GROUP IS AN EXTENSION OF OUR FACEBOOK PAGE - https://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Russian-Speaking-Community-Council-of-Manhattan-the-Bronx-Inc-RCCMB/142250449162843?fref=ts - WHICH IS UPDATED MORE FREQUENTLY. PLEASE JOIN! You can also visit our website www.rccmb.org) Its purpose is community development among Russian-sp …