'Seneca Village: The Lost Community of Central Park' Webinar

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

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Before Central Park became the green heart of Manhattan, it was home to a thriving community that has all but vanished from public memory. Who were the residents of Seneca Village, and how did their autonomous, predominantly Black settlement come to an abrupt end? It's time to uncover the remarkable history of this lost neighborhood and the lives forever changed by its destruction.

Join New York Adventure Club as we explore the fascinating story of Seneca Village, a 19th-century community that once stood in the area now occupied by Central Park — until it was seized and erased through eminent domain.

Led by Sylvia Laudien-Meo — art historian, museum educator, and NYC tour guide — our virtual journey into this forgotten chapter of New York City history will include:

• A closer look at New York City in 1825, when Seneca Village was first established
• The push factors that led African Americans to seek refuge outside of downtown Manhattan
• The pull factors that made the Upper West Side an appealing place to settle
• Geographic and architectural remains of Seneca Village, including artifacts uncovered from the site
• A virtual tour through a digitally recreated Seneca Village, showcasing its homes, churches, schools, and gardens
• Personal stories of Seneca Village residents, derived from historical documents

Afterward, we'll have a Q&A with Sylvia — 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!

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About Sylvia
Sylvia Laudien-Meo is a freelance Art Historian who works in and around the city in various capacities, specializing on Modern and Contemporary art, with a strong focus on Public Art. She teaches art history at Fairleigh Dickinson University and has been working as a museum educator at MoMA, the Guggenheim and the Jewish Museum for over many years, engaging visitors in conversation based, interactive art experiences of permanent collections and changing exhibitions.
For the Municipal Art Society, UFT, Brandeis Univ., and private clients, she has been touring the city for over 20 years, exploring art and architecture, parks, neighborhoods and history. Working in various different capacities gives her a unique opportunity to make intriguing connections and weave together the complex perspectives that make out the tapestry of our fascinating city.
SLM holds a Masters Degree in Art History (with minors in History and American Studies) from the Joh. Gutenberg University in Mainz, Germany, as well as a Tourism degree from the EST in Paris France.

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