The 19th Century Extravaganza

Presented by the New York Nineteenth Century Society, the Extravaganza is an immersive educational experience geared toward people of all ages and interests who want to explore the past of our great metropolis. The festival features historically-focused workshops, lectures, and performances highlighting nineteenth-century life in America, with a focus on New York City. Join us for a full-day of Victorian-style picnicking, performances, and celebration on the lawn of Brooklyn’s Old Stone House Museum. Admission is free!

entative schedule as of February 19, 2016

Featuring

Musical performances:

• Opera with Nicole Oliva
• Musical Saw with Natalia Paruz
• Sea Shanties with the Piccadilly Weepers

Demonstrations:

• Bartitsu, the Victorian Art of Self-Defense
• Victorian Fashion Show – The Long 19th Century

Participatory Workshops:

• The Art of Nautical Knot-Tying with RJ Cote
• Open Air Drawing with Ed Reynolds
• Old-Time Photo Booth with RA Friedman and Tsirkus Fotografika

Lectures:

• 19th Century Occult with Lady B
• Genealogy: Tracing Your Family Roots with Joe Kennedy

Interactive tables:

• The Museum of Interesting Things
• Victorian Children’s Activities
• The New York Nineteenth Century Society

Food and Drink:

• Homebrew beer sampling by the Underground Brewery (21+)
• Coffee by the Turkish Coffee Guy
• Lemonade and popcorn

Plus vendors, costumes, photo ops, and more!