Enjoying the Past and Present New York City: A History of Recreation in the Big Apple

Enjoying the Past and Present New York City: A History of Recreation in the Big Apple

Osher Online | Available (Membership Required)

U of A Fayetteville, AR 72701 United States
Online Through Zoom
Open to Current OLLI Members ONLY!
Wednesday, July 9, 2025-Wednesday, August 13, 2025
10:00 AM-11:30 AM on Wed
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$65.00

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Enjoying the Past and Present New York City: A History of Recreation in the Big Apple

Osher Online | Available (Membership Required)

This course will explore the history of Manhattan, emphasizing the unique traits that drew into its harbor millions of immigrants and millions more tourists seeking its many resources, rich culture, and complex history. Together, we will explore the history of New York City’s parks, city shopping, entertainment venues, museums, and concerts. We will also discuss the social and arts movements that grew out of the city. Gain an appreciation of what the city has to offer its visitors and an insight into the history behind the tourist attractions.



Class schedule: Live lecture will take place on Wednesdays via ZOOM

Wednesday, July 9, Live lecture 1
Wednesday, July 16, Live lecture 2
Wednesday, July 23, Live lecture 3
Wednesday, July 30, Live lecture 4
Wednesday, August 6, Live lecture 5
Wednesday, August 13, Live lecture 6

  • As this class is delivered by the National Resource Center for OLLIs (NRC) at Northwestern University, you will receive a welcome email from?osheronline@northwestern.edu.? The email will include your credentials (username & password) as well as a hyperlink to the Osher Online Website through which you will access your course website. Please save the link once you receive it. Multi-session courses will use this same link each week.   


    Enjoying the Past and Present

Kocurek, Adam
Adam Kocurek

Adam Kocurek is a Ph.D. candidate in History at The CUNY Graduate Center. His research lies at the intersections of LGBTQ+ history, labor history, and the history of higher education. He is an adjunct lecturer at Hunter College where he teaches modern American history. He has held fellowship positions at Queensborough Community College and Medgar Evers College, and has taught at Baruch College. He is also a tour guide for Big Onion Walking Tours, leading locals and visitors alike on innovative and exciting tours through New York’s ethnic neighborhoods and historic districts. Through his research and teaching, he is committed to illuminating the complexities of American history and fostering a deeper understanding of the diverse narratives that shape our society today.