Did you know that Village Preservation members receive advance notice of many of our public programs? Our tours and other programs sometimes offer limited capacity, and often fill up quickly. By becoming a member, you can take advantage of that advanced notice and register before the general public. Find out how to become a member here.

For information about our past programs, including lecture recordings, click here.

RESCHEDULED The Unseen Revelers: A Brief History of Female Nightlife Activists in the Village

Join us for a virtual lecture as we delve into the vibrant history of female nightlife activists in the iconic Greenwich and East Village neighborhoods of New York City.

This program features iconic dames and pivotal moments, including Billie Holiday singing Strange Fruit, Norma Miller doing the Lindy, Sylvia Robinson introducing Hip Hop to new audiences at Webster Hall, and Patti Astor gathering New Wave artists and graffiti writers in one space.

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Member’s Coffee Tour and Tasting

With Untapped Cities

Drink your way through the surprising history of coffee in New York City on our Greenwich Village Coffee Tour and Tasting! On this tour, you will uncover the surprising history of coffee in New York City while exploring Greenwich Village, one of its great centers of consumption. You will learn how New York and coffee have been intertwined culturally and economically for generations. By the end of this experience you will have tasted an espresso, a drip coffee, chocolate-covered coffee beans, and a cappuccino … so you will be caffeinated!

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Village Independent Democrats, the Democratic Party Reform Movement, and the Demise of Tammany Hall

Co-sponsored by LaGuardia and Wagner Archives

In the 1960s, the Village Independent Democrats (VID) was arguably the most powerful local political club in the nation. Based in Greenwich Village, the club emerged in 1956 in the wake of Adlai Stevenson’s unsuccessful campaign for president. 

In 2023, VID donated its archives to Village Preservation. The collection, digitized and accessible online, chronicles the origins of the club, the epic battles against DeSapio, the rise of the political careers of Ed Koch and Carol Greitzer, and VID’s involvement in community affairs such as the battle against Robert Moses’s plan to expand Fifth Avenue through Washington Square Park in the 1950s. Join us for a discussion on the Village Independent Democrats and its initiatives to reform the Democratic Party and spark civic participation in Greenwich Village politics.

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Manhattan Borough President Candidates Forum

Village Preservation and fellow preservation organizations from throughout Manhattan will be holding a forum with candidates for Manhattan Borough President, a position currently occupied by Mark Levine, who is not running for re-election to this position.

This will be a unique opportunity to hear from candidates about preservation, development, and planning issues in our neighborhood, and how they will deal with them as Borough President. All candidates have been invited. Candidates confirmed so far are Brad Hoylman-Sigal and Keith Powers.

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Walking New York: Manhattan History on Foot

Join us for a presentation with Keith Taillon as he speaks to us about his newly published book Walking New York, with a special focus on our neighborhoods. His book explores his most popular walking-tour routes, examining in depth the various neighborhoods of Manhattan, their history, and the intricacies of their formation.

Each chapter of the book features a suggested walking route, with a detailed map and notes on the route’s length and time. Throughout each walk, readers are encouraged to pause and absorb the streetscape. Filled with interesting facts and timelines, this book offers a comprehensive understanding of why the city looks and feels the way it does.

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Community District 2 Candidates Forum

Join us for a forum with candidates for the 2nd City Council District, currently represented by term-limited City Councilmember Carlina Rivera (district map here). This diverse district includes all of Greenwich Village east of Sixth Avenue and north of Houston Street, all of the East Village, NoHo, Kips Bay, Rose Hill, Union Square, Gramercy Park, and Stuyvesant Square.

This will be a unique opportunity to hear from candidates about preservation, development, and planning issues in our neighborhood, and how they will deal with them as City Councilmember. All candidates have been invited. Candidates so far confirmed are Sarah Batchu, Harvey Epstein, Andrea Gordillo, Jason Murillo, Allie Ryan, and Anthony Weiner.

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Village Underground Comedy Night

Our Annual Comedy Night Fundraiser is back! Emcee: James Mattern

The first three comics to be announced for this sixth annual event are Gary Simons, Tommy Brennan, and Michael Roland!

The rest of the comic lineup is still to come! Prior years have included Mo Amer, Geoffrey Asmus, Mike Cannon, Chris Distefano, Kevin Dombrowski, Rachel Feinstein, Mia Jackson, Erin Jackson, Jordan Jensen, and Yamaneika Saunders!

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Community District 1 Candidates Forum

Join us for a forum with candidates for the 1st City Council District, currently represented by City Councilmember Christopher Marte (district map here). This diverse district includes most of Manhattan south of Houston Street.

This will be a unique opportunity to hear from candidates about preservation, development, and planning issues in our neighborhood, and how they will deal with them as City Councilmember. All candidates have been invited. Candidates so far confirmed are Jess Coleman, Christopher Marte, and Eric Yu.