Historic Sites in Edison

"Going to the Brooklyn Museum is one of the most cool things to do in Brooklyn. It’s home to a delightfully eclectic collection and many fine traveling exhibitions. If there was ever a museum that spoke so well to what it means to be a human from different angles and cultures, it’s this one."

"Taking place outside the Brooklyn Museum, the Brooklyn Pop-up market features a variety of homemade one-of-a-kind items. Now you can enjoy a fun trip to the museum paired with a craft fair. Location: 200 Eastern Parkway, Brooklyn, NY 11238"

"The 9/11 Memorial Museum is located at the 9/11 National Memorial and is probably one of the most emotional museums in New York. It is mostly located underground and displays debris from the former Twin Towers in addition to many of the personal belongings of those buried. Among them are fire trucks deformed by heat, a part of the antenna of the North Tower, a scorched elevator motor, the saving stone staircase (Survivor’s Staircase) as well as remains of sidewalks, street signs, bicycles and baby carriages that were in front of the World Trade Center."

"After you’ve seen the Statue of Liberty, head a bit north to see the 9/11 Memorial, a must for anyone’s New York itinerary. It will make you feel quite somber to be in the presence of such tragedy, but it’s absolutely worth the visit and helps you understand what New Yorkers have been through and why they are so resilient."

"The centerpieces of the Memorial are the Reflecting Pools, two massive cascading fountains set in the exact location that the twin towers stood. Inscribed around the bronze edges of the pools are the names of those who died on 9/11."

"This Greek Revival building was built to replace the old City Hall (built in 1700, demolished in 1812) on the same site that served as the nation’s first capitol building. It was here where George Washington was inaugurated as the first President of the United States. The Greek temple front symbolizes the young nation’s democratic ideals."

"George Washington took the oath of office as our first president here on Wall Street. It was where the first Congress, Supreme Court, and Executive Branch offices were. The current building later because part of the US Sub-Treasury, and is now home to a museum and memorial to Washington and the start of the USA."

"Tucked away in Park Slope, this house dating back to the Dutch settlement of the area offers an opportunity to step back in time and to explore some of the educational exhibits available. This house has been through a lot, and it’s also a great way to show your kids how history can live on with programming, events, and by walking through the Old Stone House’s garden."

"The Old Stone House was a very important landmark during the Revolutionary War. This historic spot which dates back to the 1600s is one of the best free things to do in Brooklyn and is definitely worth a visit!. If you’re a total history buff, you have to check out The Old Stone House in Washington Park."

"Plymouth Church, located in Brooklyn Heights is a historic church in Brooklyn. It has been a National Historic Landmark since 1966 and is part of the Brooklyn Heights historic district. When it comes to its architecture, Plymouth Church is located in a barn-like building and its pews are facing in an arc, similar to that of an ampitheater."

"City Hall New York’s City Hall is a great piece of historic architecture and has a beautiful little park that’s filled with office workers during lunch (as well as a circular tablet about the site’s history). To learn about the building’s history, art, and architecture, take one of the tours. This way, you’ll be able to see the landmarked rotunda, city council chamber, Governor’s Room, and the City Hall Portrait Collection."

"At the center of the park is the landmark New York City Hall, which was completed in 1812 and is the oldest city hall in the United States. The Office of the Mayor of New York and city council chambers are still located inside the building. NY City Hall information."

"After a plot had been chosen by the East River for the headquarters of the newly founded United Nations, an international dream team of design consultants was put together, among them Oscar Niemeyer and Le Corbusier. Wallace Harrison’s final design was a blend of Le Corbusier and Niemeyer’s plans, and has been integral to the Manhattan cityscape since 1952. All of the main organs of the UN are seated here, including the Security Council and 193-nation General Assembly, except for the Hague’s International Court of Justice."

"To come up with the perfect design for a building intended to headquarter the United Nations, a brain trust of the world's best architects was gathered. This included Le Corbusier and Oscar Niemeyer, among others from China, Australia, Belgium, Sweden, and the UK. In the end, projects submitted by Le Corbusier and Niemeyer were combined together to create the iconic New York architectural masterpiece."

"The United Nations Headquarters is a distinctive complex in New York City that has served as the headquarters of the United Nations since its completion in 1950. Though it is in New York City, the land occupied by the United Nations Headquarters is considered international territory, and its borders are First Avenue west, East 42nd Street South, East 48th Street north and the East River east."

"Since reopening during the pandemic, the rotating restaurants-in-residence program at Intersect by Lexus unveiled a new first-floor cocktail spot and also recently debuted modern outdoor seating options designed by the Rockwell Group. The latest chef to helm the program’s kitchen is chef David Kinch of Manresa, bringing his acclaimed farm-to-table California cuisine to NYC. Guests can sample his a la carte menu at sleek individual outdoor seating spaces with wooden tables and retractable blinds.How to book: Via website"

"The 3-Michelin starred Manresa by chef David Kinch of California is currently in rotation at the newly opened INTERSECT BY LEXUS in Chelsea. Overseen by Intersect executive chef Nick Martinez, the menu hones in and dazzles chef Kinch’s menu of sea bream sashimi, roasted aged duck, grilled A5 Miyazaki Ribeye, salted butter ice cream and more. The open-format kitchen allows you to watch the chefs gracefully prepare the dishes."

"Just down from the Brooklyn Bridge on the Manhattan side is a an area that has witnessed a lot of recent change, even by New York’s dizzying standards. In the 17th century this was New York’s original port, where the city’s early economy first flourished and where the city’s clippers docked in the 19th century. The Seaport is a designated historic district, home to some of downtown Manhattan’s oldest buildings in a little cobblestone grid made up of Fulton Street, Front Street and Water Street."

"For fans of sailing ships and shipping, this museum is a must: The South Street Seaport Museum is located in a historical quarter of 12 blocks, the original port of New York City. With an area of 2,800 m2, it houses a working 19th century printing press, an archaeology museum, a library, a craftsmen’s center, the Marine Life Conservation Lab and the largest fleet of privately owned historic ships in the United States."

"South Street SeaportThis waterside museum tells the story of New York’s rapid growth from trading outpost to world-leading industrial port. Housed in Federal-era warehouses on Schermerhorn Row, it’s worth visiting also for the period schooners docked outside.$5"

"The Angelica Kitchen is serving organic based vegan food in their restaurant. The vegan restaurant is considered to be one of the oldest vegetarian restaurants in town and also considered to be one of the best vegan restaurants. They are offering sophisticated and special food for everyone to taste!"