Open Archives Night: The Evolution of Bayside
Tue, May 17
|Bayside Historical Society
Come browse artifacts, maps, photos, documents and ephemera from BHS's extensive archival collection that traces the growth and development of Bayside and the neighboring communities of Northeast Queens.
Time & Location
May 17, 2022, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Bayside Historical Society, 208 Totten Ave, Bayside, NY 11359, USA
About The Event
Cost: Free for BHS members; $5.00 for non-members
Explore the origins and growth of the Bayside community over the last 300 years. Bayside Historical Society will share artifacts, maps, photos, documents and ephemera from our extensive archival collection that traces the development of Bayside and the neighboring communities of Northeast Queens.
- Learn about the names of Bayside streets before the numbers took over
- Take our Then and Now Challenge with photos from the Archives
- Identify objects from our collections with our Whatchamacallit Challenge
Join us for this interesting and engaging evening! We encourage you to bring along your own old photos and share memories of life in Bayside during any time period. RSVP below or call 718-352-1548.
You will be able to park within Fort Totten for this event, directly opposite the Castle on Murray and Weaver Avenues.