Education

Historic preservation and the history and culture of Greenwich Village have been the subject of GVSHP's educational programs for young people since 1991. Greenwich Village: History and Historic Preservation is an elementary school program that works within New York City's public and independent schools to teach children in grades 1 - 6 the history of Greenwich Village and the importance of historic preservation. Three sessions provide students with a classroom slide presentation, a walking tour and an art project. The program encourages students to examine and understand the built environment, enhances their awareness and appreciation of the past, and engenders a lively interest in the study of history.

GVSHP's Educational Consultant Jane Cowan teaches students from PS 242 about the Washington Square Arch during a walking tour of Greenwich Village

Teachers can choose between two distinct programs touching on local, city, state, and national history. Our original program, Greenwich Village Past & Present, centers on the Washington Square Park area, emphasizing the architecture of the neighborhood, how people lived in the past, and how a city and its neighborhoods change. Our newest program, Immigration in the South Village, centers around Bleecker Street in the southern area of the Village and concentrates on the immigrant history and tenement architecture of the neighborhood. This program explores how the experiences of new Americans in the 19th and 20th centuries can be seen in the streetscape of this historic neighborhood.

Since its creation, Greenwich Village: History and Historic Preservation has educated and delighted thousands of elementary school students in dozens of New York City schools. Educators or parents interested in learning more about the program or how to register a class can contact GVSHP at 212-475-9585 or EMAIL US. CLICK HERE for more information and a printable registration form. Current participants, please evaluate the success of this program.

Students from the GO Project (www.goprojectnyc.org)

The GVSHP Children's Education Program is supported in part by generous grants secured by Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer through the Department of Education and City Councilmember Rosie Mendez through the City’s Department of Youth and Community Development.

City Council Cpeaker Christine Quinn and Council Member Alan Gerson provide support through through the City's Department of Cultural Affairs; and State Senator Tom Duane and Assembly Member Deborah Glick through the State's Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation. Support is also provided by GVSHP's members.

Greenwich Village Society
For Historic Preservation
232 East 11th Street
New York, NY 10003
212-475-9585
gvshp@gvshp.org