This program is part of Village Preservation’s Semiquincentennial series of programs celebrating our Revolutionary Village. Revolutionary Village not only celebrates the founding of our country, but the exceptional role our neighborhoods played in its development and the realization of its ideals over the last 250 years and beyond.

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 will explore the remarkable contributions of women who made a name for themselves in taverns, bars, lounges, speakeasies and clubs to advance political ideas, highlight emerging subcultures and artforms, and shift the zeitgeist. 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.

Who Should Attend:

• History buffs interested in the culture and society of 20th-century New York City
• Nightlife enthusiasts and professionals looking to learn from the past
• Scholars and researchers seeking new perspectives on women’s history and nightlife studies
• Anyone curious about the hidden stories of female activism and community-building in the Village

Please note: A recording of this program WILL NOT be shared with registrants nor the public after the session is held.