George Washington's Birthday is a good time to be reminded of NYC presidential history and consider visiting NYC places connected to US Presidents and First Ladies, including Washington, Abraham Lincoln, Ulysses S. Grant, and Teddy Roosevelt, the first US president born in NYC. Several of these sites are operated by the National Park Service, and when things are normal once … [Read more...] about Where to Visit US Presidents in NYC
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FREE Midwinter Recess Things to Do With Kids
NYC schools are closed Presidents Day, Monday, Feb. 15, through Sunday, Feb. 21 for Midwinter Recess. Here is a calendar of things to do with your kids or grandkids, virtually or in person, from top NYC museums and NYC parks, so everything is a combination of learning and entretainment. All events are FREE because the name of our website is NYC on the Cheap. If you … [Read more...] about FREE Midwinter Recess Things to Do With Kids
NYC Parks Named for Women
On this 100th Anniversary of Women's Suffrage, let's celebrate important NYC women and important women of history with connections to NYC by visiting the NYC parks, gardens, playgrounds and a reservoir named for women. The impressive list includes two First Ladies, a Revolutionary War heroine, an Olympic swimming champion, several social and science pioneers, the mother of a … [Read more...] about NYC Parks Named for Women
Guide to Real Life Locations to See Hamilton in NYC
Hamilton opened on Broadway five years ago today, on August 6, 2015, and became an overnight blockbuster. See Hamilton in NYC for FREE or for less than the price of his picture on a $10 bill, at these locations where Alexander Hamilton lived, worked, ate, and died, and where Lin-Manuel Miranda was inspired to write much of the show. The popularity of Hamilton on … [Read more...] about Guide to Real Life Locations to See Hamilton in NYC
Original Hamilton Cast in Fund-Raiser to Fight Racism
Members of the original Broadway cast of Hamilton are re-uniting for three special livestream events in August, to raise money for organizations fighting to end systemic racism. The livestreams will feature behind-the-scenes stories, trivia, games, prizes and special “Hamilton” content. Participating original “Hamilton” cast members include Renée Elise Goldsberry, … [Read more...] about Original Hamilton Cast in Fund-Raiser to Fight Racism
