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34th Ave Open Streets
Jul 10
34th Ave Open Streets
S.T.E.A.M Saturday - Keepin' It Cool
Jul 12
S.T.E.A.M Saturday - Keepin' It Cool
34th Ave Open Streets
Jul 17
34th Ave Open Streets

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As we wrap up the 2024–2025 school year, we’re celebrating all the joyful, curious, and inspiring moments shared with students during our field trips! From exploring Lewis Latimer’s legacy to hands-on learning in our historic home,
How did Lewis Latimer solve the problem of easily accessible, clean, and cool air in Manhattan in the 1890s? By inventing an early air conditioning system, of course! Join us on Saturday, July 12 to celebrate Latimer’s invention and explore how
Happy Juneteenth 2025! 🎉 Thank you to Senator John Liu @johnliuny and Rev. Dr. Thomas Ryer @dr.thomasryer for joining us at the Lewis Latimer House today. We’re grateful for your work in uplifting our community in Queens and beyond! #LewisLa
Did you know that our free digital guide with @bloombergconnects includes behind-the-scenes audio highlights, archival videos, biographies of Lewis Latimer’s family and descendants, and more? Explore this exclusive multimedia experience, and

“It's always an honor to learn about Black history and the positive impacts made by people who look like me and my children."

- Museum Visitor