The Roosevelt Island Historical Society
Preserving the Island's History
Spring Lecture Series
with Judith Berdy, lecturer and island history collector

All lectures start at 8 p.m.
in the 555 Main Street, Island House Community Room
Free to RIHS members. Dues are $5 for seniors/students, $10 for adults. Dues may be paid at door or mail to RIHS, PO Box 5, Island Station, NYC10044

Monday, March 13
Welfare Island 1948-1950
Would you believe 5,500 people lived on the island during those years? Who were they and what did they do?

Monday, March 27
Vanished Structures
Ghosts of buildings long gone, the Penitentiary, City Hospital, Catholic Church and many more.

Monday, April 10
The Women's Workhouse 1914-1918
Read the memoir of the Warden who ran the women's penitentiary for four years.

Monday, April 24
Archives Night And Blackwell House Update
Read all about the island and discover new facts and fiction.

For further information, call (212) 688-4836 or email Judy Berdy