Happy 4th Of July. Celebrate Independence Day At The New-York Historical Society With Humble Street Food And Posh Ice Cream Flavors That Would Have Been Familiar To New Yorkers Of 1776.Meet Historical Interpreters To Learn The Fascinating Stories Of Vendors Who Sold Their Wares In The Streets And Chef Hercules Posey, An Enslaved Cook Of George Washington Who Self-Emancipated In 1796. After Sampling Foods Of The Revolutionary Era, Continue Making Family Memories Together With Games, Crafts, A Dress-Up Photo Booth, And More.