# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Hidden Stories from the South Street Seaport Collection
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 20 Feb, 2026 at 12:00 pm – Fri, 20 Feb, 2026 at 01:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Go behind the scenes of Manhattan’s past with 2M+ artifacts in the South Street Seaport archaeology collection at the New York State Museum!About this EventJoin Susan Winchell-Sweeney, NYSM Anthropology Collections Manager, for an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of the South Street Seaport archaeology collection—a trove of over 2 million artifacts spanning 300+ years of Manhattan’s past.Gain an insider’s perspective on this extraordinary collection, which includes the largest archaeological assemblage from Dutch New Netherland and discover how its transfer deepens our understanding of early New York City.From clay pipe fragments smoked by Dutch settlers to broken China cups from mid-19th-century tea sets, Susan will reveal how these seemingly ordinary objects hold extraordinary stories. Learn how even the tiniest artifacts help reconstruct the daily lives of early New Yorkers, and why these mundane fragments remain vital for ongoing research and reinterpretation.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/albany/hidden-stories-from-the-south-street-seaport-collection/100001980576177663
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## Event venue details

- **city**: Albany
- **state**: NY
- **country**: United States
- **location**: New York State Museum
- **lat**: 42.6485806
- **long**: -73.7611611
- **full address**: New York State Museum, 222 Madison Avenue, Albany, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Hidden Stories from the South Street Seaport Collection being held?
  - **A:** Hidden Stories from the South Street Seaport Collection takes place on Fri, 20 Feb, 2026 at 12:00 pm to Fri, 20 Feb, 2026 at 01:00 pm at New York State Museum, 222 Madison Avenue, Albany, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Hidden Stories from the South Street Seaport Collection?
  - **A:** Hidden Stories from the South Street Seaport Collection is organized by New York State Museum.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Hidden Stories from the South Street Seaport Collection is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Albany, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Hidden Stories from the South Street Seaport Collection sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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