This meetup is for History Buffs. We generally meet  in Manhattan every third Tuesday of the month at 6:30 for a dutch treat dinner followed by a short history talk (limited to one half hour) and lively discussion. Members of the group are encouraged to volunteer to give the talks on their favorite subjects in history.

A chance to get out and experience the great history, art and culture of Philadelphia and it's surrounding areas. Members are encouraged to bring with them some knowledge of areas being visited, but it is not necessary for all. We will learn together the rich background that made this area what it is today, from what it was yesterday. We will visit some usual haunts, as well as the ignored and understated ones.

Haitian-American Children Group (HACG) is a cooperative of Haitian-American parents who believe in the importance of retaining and passing down the Haitian culture to their children. The group provides Haitian-American children an opportunity to socialize with each other in a very structured and progressive way. Haitian cultural norms and values will serve as the foundation of engagement and interactions during meetups. Members will gain exposure and knowledge of Haitian culture, music, dance, l …

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.

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 …

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 …

Whether you want to learn to whip out a mean program in C++ or ruminate over the stalwarts of world history socially - this is a meetup for people interested in life-long learning of the academic sort! We will use Open Course Ware (OCW) from the major universities to follow. Every month or couple of months, we will pick out a topic and interested learners can join the meetings to track progress. Great, eh? :)

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 …

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 …

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 …

The Lehigh Valley 9/12 initiatives group have goals which include teaching all members the U.S. Constitution and the specifics enveloping the laws of our land in addition to providing a place where there are other like-minded Americans looking for direction in taking back the control of our country amongst other vital initiatives supporting this grass roots movement. It is also a place to find information that will assist you in navigating the rough waters we face in the days, weeks and months a …

Look to find out what new, fun and free programs and projects are being hosted by the Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park. The park has an historian and naturalist on staff to offer weekend programs to the public and private programs to scout groups and school groups. The D&R Canal State Park has over 70 miles of trail through central New Jersey. The historic towpath and rail trail provide a flat trail perfect for biking, walking and running, while the Six Mile Run Reservoir Site in Frankli …

It's about preservation philosophy and action. This group is for those who are in a local historical society, renovating an old house, trying to save an historic building, investing in historic architecture, involved with a government historic preservation commission, or who work in the preservation field. Historic Architecture Meetup is organized by Michael Margulies, RA, AIA of Eclectic Architecture, LLC. It was founded to help with networking and education for historic preservation.

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 …

We seek to preserve, protect and restore the cemetery for past, present and future generations. We will promote the historical significance, enhance the beauty and preserve the artistic heritage of Mount Moriah Cemetery Website Join us on Facebook

Dedicated to the perpetual preservation of the Thomas & Alice Patterson Farm. We believe our community has the time, talent and funds available to organize a successful effort to preserve and restore Patterson Farm to its' former magnificence, but first we must convince the Lower Makefield Township supervisors to allow us to begin the work. We encourage you to use the link below to sign the petition to preserve Patterson Farm. Every signature generates an email to the township supervisors with y …

This Meetup is titled "I Love Harlem" and its a project to create a community of diverse individuals who are interested in moving beyond just living in the community of Harlem but want to find ways to participate and learn within the community. I moved to Harlem four yeas ago to purse a Masters and work in education. At the time I was fresh to NYC. Harlem was the first place I moved to because of the relatively affordable rent and its prime location. Little did I know that my experiences interac …

This is a group for patriots who love the U.S., are concerned for its future and want to become active citizens for freedom by returning to the founding principles (and common sense!). I started this group because being a conservative in a deep-blue state, I often feel like I'm alone - but I know you're out there somewhere! I'm looking forward to meeting some people who are just as concerned about the future of Maryland and the country.

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 …

Come and join an extended African-American family with kid-friendly events for parents/guardians who are young or still feel young at heart, with young children, ages 6 and up. This group is for those that want to explore the sites and attractions of this city, and of other cities along with their children. Parents are to attend the events with their child(ren). We all will have a good time together. We are about getting to know other families like you who want to make a new friend, try new t …

The Ancient Order of Hibernians, Dennis Kelly Division is located in Havertown Pennsylvania. Founded in 2001, we are an Irish Catholic Fraternal organization dedicated to promoting Irish and Irish-American heritage along with promoting friendship, unity, and Christian Charity, fostering loyalty to God and country, perpetuating Irish culture, history, and traditions and supporting our community through charitable works. To be eligible, you must be an adult male over the age of 21 of some Irish d …

This is a Pan - Africanist group ,Pan-Africanism is an ideology and movement that encourages the solidarity of Africans worldwide.It is based on the belief that unity is vital to economic, social, and political progress and aims to “unify and uplift” people of African descent. The ideology asserts that the fates of all African peoples and countries are intertwined. At its core Pan-Africanism is “a belief that African peoples, both on the continent and in the Diaspora, share not merely a common h …

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 …