From 1854 to 1929, poor children were sent from the city to

rural areas on the Orphan Trains to families who could house and
feed them. What society sent them?

Pick an influential New Yorker from our American Dreamers

exhibit. What is their name? What did they do? DiMenna Children’s
(You can also add your own photo to the album using the touchscreen!) History Museum
Scavenger Hunt
Explore the Amazing Atlas Exhibit in the Barbara K. Lipman
Children’s History Library. Answer the questions and then draw Recommended for Ages 7 and Up
your own map or your favorite map feature in the space below.

Who lived in the village on the

left side of the “Roots of our
Nation” map?
________________________

What places, names, or features

do you recognize on the “Roots
of our City” map?
________________________
Look for objects, read the labels, and play the touchscreen
games to find the answers to these questions!
(Hint: move the magnifying glass around until the panels on either side light up.)
Once you’ve completed your History Hunt, don’t forget to stop by the
NY History Museum Store to pick up your prize!
Made by the DCHM Family Programs College Intern, March 2018.
 Find the model of the Franklin House where George Washington
lived when New York City was the U.S. capital. What street was
it located on?
Find the dinner plate among the VanVarick
family’s belongings in the glass BONUS: What is one difference between this house and where you live?
case. Draw the pattern on it in
the circle here.

Why did Revolutionary War soldiers like Alexander Hamilton

wear tricorn hats? Open the drawers in the Hamilton Pavilion to
find your answer.
What university did baseball player Esteban Béllan attend?

BONUS: What is the university called today?

Find the replica of Henry Hudson’s ship in the Barbara K. List a challenge that Dr. James McCune Smith over-
Lipman Children’s History Library. How many sails does it have?

Play as a Newsie in the touchscreen

Explore using the Historical Viewfinder. What are two game. What paper did you choose to
differences you see between the photos of the past and present? sell?
(Hint: transportation, buildings, streets)

1.

2.