S.I. Families Remember Ancestors Affected By Triangle Shirtwaist Fire – NY1.comFor the 100th anniversary of the Triangle Shirtwaist Fire, Staten Island S.I. Families Remember Ancestors Affected By Triangle Shirtwaist Fire – NY1.comOutLOUD hosted a reading of historic documents on the tragedy, together with songs and music (sung in Yiddish and in English). We met at Historic Richmond Town, just a few steps from the cemetery where a number of Triangle workers are buried. Some of our guests were family members of Triangle workers.
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A War To End All Wars
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Staten Island OutLOUD presented a tribute to the fallen heroes of World War I, in an outdoor performance at historic Fountain Cemetery, the final resting place of Islanders who served in The War To End All Wars. We were proud to host this event in collaboration with the 369th Veterans Association.
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Declaration of Independence, Sat June 29, Conference House
Staten Island OutLOUD’s annual reading of the Declaration of Independence, at the historic Conference House, 7455 Hylan Blvd (at Satterlee St SINY 10307. Sat, June 29, 2013 at 2pm.
Staten Island OutLOUD invites neighbors to gather to read the Declaration, together with other compelling historic documents. Meet us on the lawn in front of the Conference House. PLEASE BRING A LAWNCHAIR! If it rains, we’ll gather inside the historic house, in the marvelous ground-level kitchen.
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Dorothy Day on Staten Island
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Staten Island OutLOUD gathered at Historic Richmond Town to remember the life and work of social activist Dorothy Day.
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To Kill a Mockingbird
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We welcomed a wonderful group of neighbors who read together from To Kill a Mockingbird, and shared their ideas about Harper Lee’s memorable novel. We gathered in the Third County Courthouse on the grounds of Historic Richmond Town.
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Community Dialogues
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A Catcher In the Rye
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On a balmy autumn afternoon, several generations of Islanders gathered on the grounds of the historic Conference House to read and discuss J.D. Salinger’s A Catcher In the Rye. This event grew out of a suggestion by one of OutLOUD’s young readers, Isla Ng. Thanks, Isla!
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