New York Adventure Club

Tickets: $18.88 ( incl. $3.88 fees ) (includes access to the full replay for one week)

Click the link below to officially register for this experience:

https://www.nyadventureclub.com/event/1977774195860

Some names in travel are more than just modes of transportation — they’re legends. The Orient Express, RMS Queen Mary, and Concorde each captured the spirit of their era while redefining what it meant to travel in style. But what made them rise above all others to become icons of luxury and innovation? Get ready to travel through time and relive three unforgettable voyages that changed the world.

Join New York Adventure Club as we embark on an epic journey through the fascinating stories of the Orient Express, RMS Queen Mary, and Concorde — the train, ocean liner, and aircraft that each set a new standard for glamour, speed, and sophistication in travel.

Led by historian Lucy Jane Santos, our virtual experience will include:

• A closer look at three of the most famous ways to travel — by air, sea, and rail
• An overview of what made the Orient Express, RMS Queen Mary, and Concorde enduring symbols of luxury and adventure
• How design, technology, and imagination came together to shape these iconic travel experiences
• Stories of passengers and crew members who brought each journey to life through their unique roles and experiences
• A reflection on how these legendary modes of travel continue to inspire explorers and dreamers around the globe

Afterward, we'll have a Q&A session with Lucy — any and all questions are welcomed and encouraged!
Can't make it live? Don't worry, you'll have access to the full replay for one week.
See you there, virtually!

*Immediately upon registering, you will receive a separate, automated email containing the link to join this webinar
**For the best possible viewing experience, please ensure you're using the latest version of your internet browser
***A full replay of the experience will be available to all registered guests for up to a week
****If the event has already passed, but it's been less than a week, you can still register for it on our website's active replay section!

About Lucy
Lucy Jane Santos is an expert in the history of 20th century leisure, health, and beauty.
After completing a BA in Egyptian Archaeology and a MA in Arts and Heritage Management Lucy worked for several private members clubs and societies in London including The Arts Club, the Authors’ Club, and the International Wine and Food Society.
She has been a judge for the Historical Writers’ Association Non-Fiction Crown, the recipient of the Stephen Joseph Research Award and was the Non-Fiction Writer In Residence for the Stay-at-Home! International Literature Festival (2020). She is a founder of the Art Deco Society UK and co-founder of the Cosmetic History and Makeup Studies Network.
Half Lives: The Unlikely History of Radium is Lucy’s debut book and was shortlisted for the 2021 BSHS Hughes Prize, for books that bring scholarship to new readers by capturing the public imagination while conforming to the rigorous standards of academic research. Her next book, which is a history of the element uranium, will be published in 2024.
Lucy also works as a freelance historical researcher and consultant.

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By attending a New York Adventure Club experience, you accept our terms of service.
Categories: Virtual, Moments in History

Tickets: $18.88 ( incl. $3.88 fees ) (includes access to the full replay for one week)

Click the link below to officially register for this experience:

https://www.nyadventureclub.com/event/1977807734174

It's right there under your feet, you probably ride it every day, but how much do you really know about New York City's subway system? It's time to explore one of the oldest and largest public transit systems in the world, from the comfort of your living room.

Join New York Adventure Club as we explore the history of the New York City subway system — opened in 1904 with a single line serving 28 stations, the City of New York's subway system has since grown to encompass 472 stations and over 245 miles of tracks, serving nearly 6 million riders per day.

Led by transit expert and licensed tour guide Gary Dennis, our virtual subterranean exploration of the world's largest rapid transit system will include:

-An overview of New York public transportation back in the 1800s, and why The Great Blizzard of 1888 was the catalyst for a subway system

-The history and inside story of the creation of the original 1904 subway line, and how it grew into the most extensive transportation system in the world

-A closer look at the art, architecture, and secrets hiding in plain sight of stations including Brooklyn Bridge - City Hall, Astor Place, and Times Square

-A discussion around Old City Hall Station, the crown jewel of the subway system, which closed in 1945

Afterward, we'll have a Q&A with Gary — any and all questions about the NYC subway system are welcomed and encouraged!

Can't make it live? Don't worry, you'll have access to the full replay for one week!

See you there!

Once registered, you will receive a separate, automated email containing the link to join this webinar

**For the best possible viewing experience, please ensure you're using the latest version of your internet browser — Chrome and Firefox are the most compatible. Exact technical requirements and a webinar user guide will be shared in the automated confirmation email upon registration.

***A full replay will be available after the experience for all registered guests

About Gary

"I am a native New Yorker, NY subway aficionado, and product of an insanely competitive family of "know it alls". My parents, younger brothers, and I all love New York City history, and to get some parental attention I had to be historically correct and entertaining at the same time.

"I love this city and all its peculiarities, and I love sharing it with newcomers, returning visitors or native New Yorkers— I'll tell you these and other fascinating things you never knew about this amazing place I call home because 'there are 8 million stories in the naked city' and I will share with you as many as possible."

Tickets: $45.25 ( incl. $5.25 fees ) (advance registration required)

Click the link below to officially register for this experience:

https://www.nyadventureclub.com/event/1977814555577

What better setting to explore America’s most opulent era than a preserved Vanderbilt residence filled with original artwork, furniture, and a 17th-century Italian library? It's time to step inside a Gilded Age mansion for an evening where history, architecture, and rich storytelling collide.

Join New York Adventure Club for a captivating in-person lecture inside the House of the Redeemer's Upper East Side mansion. Built in 1916 for Edith Shepard Fabbri — great-granddaughter of Commodore Cornelius Vanderbilt — the House of the Redeemer is one of Manhattan’s most intact Gilded Age homes with original furnishings, artwork, and a transported 1600s Italian library.

Led by historian Tom Miller, this lecture — a deep dive into the Vanderbilt family, one of the most prominent families of 19th-century America that originally made their fortune in the shipping and railroad industries — will include:

• An overview of the family's early history, from Cornelius Vanderbilt I's youth on a humble Staten Island farm to how he created an industrial empire
• A close look at the architectural masterpieces built by Cornelius' grandchildren, including the Biltmore Estate, Newport estates (such as Marble House and The Breakers), and Fifth Avenue mansions
• A meet & greet with the lecturer after the talk concludes
• An intimate wine & cheese reception after the lecture, offering a chance to mingle following the evening’s discussion
• Stories surrounding Vanderbilt feuds, social triumphs, and public scandals
• Rare historic and modern photographs of many of these iconic Gilded Age estates throughout the country, inside and out

Your ticket includes access to both the lecture and reception.
See you there!

*An elevator is available if the lecture takes place in the second floor library

About Tom
Architectural and social historian Tom Miller is the author of Seeking New York, Seeking Chicago, as well as the popular blog “Daytonian in Manhattan.” Since 2009 Tom has published a blog post on a different Manhattan location every day — now totaling nearly 4,600.
His research and reporting focus as much on the social histories of the buildings — the tragedies and sorrows, triumphs and scandals of the people who built and lived in the houses — as on their architecture and styles.
Tom Miller’s retelling of these stories make the buildings come alive; and suddenly they are more than brick, marble, and limestone, but the histories of real people.

Schedule of Events
6:15pm: Doors Open
6:30-7:45pm: Lecture
7:45-8:30pm: Wine & Cheese Reception with Lecturer Meet & Greet

Transportation
By Subway: Take the 6 subway to 96th Street. The House of the Redeemer is a five minute walk away.
By Car: Since street parking is limited in the area, parking lots are located at 1199 Park Avenue (between 94th St. and 95th St.) as well as GGMC Parking Carnegie Garage (40 E. 94th Street between Madison Ave. and Park Ave.).

Lecture in the Mansion Testimonials
"I liked the setting and the lecturer." -Cynthia
"The venue and set up worked very well for this lecture." -Olivia
"The guide was very engaging and had lots of anecdotes about the true characters behind the story. Alot of the content I already knew, but appreciated the stories of the more minor players." -Nan
"Beautiful location, knowledgeable, and entertaining lecture" -Tiffany
"Loved being in that location and the presenter was excellent. Sitting through a Lecture could be boring, despite the content being of interest, but she made it absolutely riveting - like the show! We enjoyed it so much, picked up tidbits of great information …. Really fantastic. The only thing I might add is encouraging people to mingle more prior versus sitting down" -Aimee

Disclaimer
By attending a New York Adventure Club experience, you accept our terms of service.
Ticket price is for an educational lecture with complimentary snacks & beverages.
Categories: In-Person, Entertainment

Tickets: $18.88 ( incl. $3.88 fees ) (includes access to the full replay for one week)

Click the link below to officially register for this experience:

https://www.nyadventureclub.com/event/1978362137409

Home to famed architects such as Frank Lloyd Wright, Louis Sullivan, Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Chicago is often thought of as the birthplace of American architecture. What made this Midwest city such an architectural powerhouse, one whose magnificent skyline has cast its shadow across global architecture? It's time for a special look at the sites and landmarks that define the Windy City.

Join New York Adventure Club for a three-part series on the history of Chicago architecture, where we'll examine the buildings and structures that helped define the broader American architecture movement. In Part Two: The White City Legacy, we’ll explore the development of the great World’s Columbian Exposition of 1893, which introduced to Chicago the French-inspired architecture of what was to become the American Beaux Arts.

Led by architectural historian David V. Griffin of Landmark Branding, this digital showcase featuring a selection of unique structures will include:

• The planning, building and destruction of Exposition City and its lasting impact on American architecture
• Beaux Arts buildings throughout Chicago that are still standing
• Origins of The City Beautiful Movement
• A discussion surrounding the Chicago Tribune contest and how it changed architecture forever
• The rise of Art Deco in Chicago

Afterward, we'll have a Q&A with David — any and all questions about these unique buildings are welcomed and encouraged!
Can't make it live? Don't worry, you'll have access to the full replay for one week after the entire series concludes!
See you there, virtually!

*Immediately upon registering, you will receive a separate, automated email containing the link to join this webinar
**For the best possible viewing experience, please ensure you're using the latest version of your internet browser — Google Chrome is the most compatible. Exact technical requirements and a webinar user guide will be shared in the automated confirmation email upon registration.
***A full replay of the experience will be available to all registered guests for up to a week after the series finale

Chicago Architecture Series
Part I:The Chicago School (Wednesday, January 24)
Part II: The White City Legacy (Wednesday, January 31)
Part III: Rise of a Modern Metropolis (Wednesday, February 7)

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By attending a New York Adventure Club experience, you accept our terms of service.
Categories: Virtual, Art & Entertainment