Immerse yourself in history during Veterans Day weekend special at New York Historical Society

Celebrate Veterans Day at the New York Historical Society by immersing yourself in a Veterans Day weekend special on Nov. 10, 11, and 12.

Visit the museum to remember the service of veterans past and present! Each day immerses you in the history of African Americans serving in different wars throughout American history, as portrayed by living historians. Listen to stories about life on and off the battlefield throughout American history, discover uniforms and equipment, or try out an army drill!

Join the First Rhode Island Regiment in the struggle for Independence on Nov. 10. The company portrays the Continental Army’s historic “Black Regiment,” which was formed in part by African or First Nation slaves when they reinforced a dwindling Continental Army in 1778.

On Nov. 11, fight for the Union with the Sixth Regiment of Infantry, United States Colored Troops. It honors African Americans who joined the Army, like many others, after Abraham Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation in 1863.

Then on Nov. 12, jump into the trenches with the Ebony Doughboys. You might know them as the “Harlem Hellfighters,” but the Ebony Doughboys portray the real 369th Regiment U.S. Infantry. They originally named themselves “the Rattlers” and shipped out to France in 1917.

And don’t forget to explore more recent military service by checking out The Vietnam War Exhibition Family Guide (recommended for ages 11 and up), available daily through the run of the show.

Veterans Day Weekend, Nov. 10, from 10 am to 8 pm; Nov. 11, 10 am to 6 pm; and Nov. 12, 11 am to 5 pm. Adults: $21; $16 those 65 and up; educators, active-duty military, and students, $13; $6 kids ages 5–13; free for active-duty military in uniform and children under 5. Free for all on Nov. 12.

Museum admission is pay-as-you-wish on Friday evenings (6–8 pm).

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

The Music Institute of Long Island

Established in 1990, the Music Institute of Long Island (MILI) is a classical music school staffed by exceptional instructors from many of the most prestigious conservatories and graduate music schools in the United States and Europe. Long Island&rsquo;s foremost musical academies, its instrumental programs include violin, viola, cello, piano, flute, clarinet, saxophone and voice classes. MILI has been voted # 1 BEST MUSIC SCHOOL Consistently.&nbsp; They teach the Traditional, Suzuki, and ABRSM methods. Students participate in All-National, All-Eastern, All-State, youth orchestras, and score highly in NYSSMA and Royal Academy Music Festivals. First prize winners of competitions earn solos at Carnegie Hall and with orchestras. MILI offers Fall/Spring semesters plus Summer Sessions. Semesters include 15-17 weeks of private lessons, solo recitals with a final GALA Concert featuring chamber music. About the Directors: Carol &amp; Geri Kushner: The sisters are violinists, violists, chamber coaches &amp; performers. They believe in instilling the love of music, &nbsp;fostering proficiency, success, confidence &amp; believe all MILI students achieve success. Degrees BM, MM (+), K-12 certifications, attended Manhattan School of Music, Queens College &amp; Stonybrook University.They have been adjunct professors at Syracuse University, Aaron Copland School of Music Pre-College &amp; Five Towns Colleges, Stonybrook University &amp; have taught in L.I. public schools.

New York Society of Play Summer Camp and Classes

Summer Game Camp There are many who do not feel safe sending their children back out into the world with summer camp, this year. To serve those parents and keep the children connected and stimulated during this challenging time, we are offering NYSP Digital Summer Camp. The name of the game with NYSP Summer Camp is community. We have made a large effort to make our camp feel like a living space, with features including &ndash; - Role-Playing games familiar and new, led by our master storytellers! - Enriching electives such as Chess, World Building, Character Acting, Crafts, Drawing, and more! - Discussion and media screening rooms during lunch! - A digital campus! - Moderated chat hours! &nbsp; Join us for a summer of games, friends, and more! Mon - Fri 10am - 2:30pm &nbsp; Roleplay Expeditions: Dungeons &amp; Dragons No experience is required to join one of our Dungeons &amp; Dragons games. Our game masters have pre-made character sheets, so you'll be able to start playing the game right away! We adapt the rules of traditional Dungeons &amp; Dragons to make them more approachable to children of various ages. Battle in dungeons, search for relics, and make new friends in our one-of-a-kind Dungeons &amp; Dragons workshop!&nbsp; &nbsp; Public games meet once per week, with different groups every time. Private games meet 1 to 2 times per week with the same group of kids. Since the players and the storyteller in the group are consistent, this enables us to tell epic tales of adventure together! &nbsp; Dungeons &amp; Dragons Junior No experience is required to join one of our drop-in Dungeons &amp; Dragons games. Our Dungeons &amp; Dragons Jr. game provides a D&amp;D storytelling experience without character sheets. Battle in dungeons, search for relics, and make new friends in our one-of-a-kind Dungeons &amp; Dragons workshop! A great way to introduce young children to D&amp;D so they can eventually move onto the main game.

Academics West

Academics West is an accredited high-support college preparatory school designed to meet the academic and social-emotional goals of its students. Our unique model allows for each student to benefit from a customized educational experience to ensure they are acquiring the skills necessary to navigate their post-secondary lives whether they attend college or pursue another path to future success. Students can select different tracks to construct the most beneficial program to suit their needs and goals. Unlike conventional education, this innovative model enables students to prepare for an ever-changing world that requires young people to have advanced executive functioning, interpersonal and leadership skills to become independent and resilient adults. &nbsp;