“The Historian as Activist: One Man’s Struggle to Rescue a Forgotten Civic Hero from Obscurity and Disgrace”


Wednesday, October 10, 6:30 p.m.
FREE No RSVP Required

Manhattan Borough Historian Michael Miscione, left, accepts award from 

the American Friends of the Georgian Group for promoting New York City history and 

raising awareness for the early historic preservation movement from John Kinnear, 

President, the Georgian Group, September 26, 2012.
Photo by: John McKenzie

A decade ago, Michael Miscione, a television producer for NYC-TV, set out to introduce New Yorkers to the forgotten legacy of Andrew H. Green, whose work as a preservationist and city planner helped to turn their city in to the world-class metropolis it is today. Miscione’s one-man quest to solidify Green’s place in the historical narrative of New York City will be the focus of an in-depth interview and illustrated presentation Wednesday night, as part of the 2012 New York Archives Week celebration. In conversation with Anthony C. Wood, founder of the New York Preservation Archive Project, Miscione will discuss his path to historical activism and his current role as Manhattan Borough Historian, as well as the trials and tribulations of adding another important figure to the long and storied past of New York City.

"I'm very excited about this interview,” Miscione says. “I seldom get asked about the nuts-and-bolts of the work I've done to promote [Green]. Often those war stories are every bit as interesting as the historical facts. Plus, it will give me a chance to name and thank the people who have helped me along the way."

Join Michael Miscione and Anthony C. Wood at the General Society Library (20 West 44th Street between Fifth and Sixth Avenues) on Wednesday, October 10, at 6:30pm. This event is free; no RSVP is required.

Submitted by Haley Richardson, ART Reporter