Clued in: Discover the past in History Detective Briefcase

Calling all history detectives!

Put on your sleuthing caps and get ready to discover history in History Detective Briefcase, from July 1 to July 30 at the New York Historical Society.

Families will be on the case discovering the past through games, sketching, and activities in the fourth-floor galleries. Each free briefcase provides a variety of fun, interactive family-centered challenges. At the end of your visit, simply return it!

History Detective Briefcase, Saturdays and Sundays, 1 pm to 4 pm. July 1 to July 30; free with museum admission.

New-York Historical Society [170 Central Park West at 77th Street on the Upper West Side, (212) 873–3400; nyhistory.org].

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