On Hart Island: Past, Present & Future

#OnHartIsland #MelindaHunt #HartIslandProject #history #nychistory #newyorkcity Interdisciplinary artist, filmmaker, and founding director of The Hart Island Project - Melinda Hunt explored the historical significance of one of the most mysterious and beautiful places in New York City, Hart Island. During her interactive presentation, Melinda shared historical documents, videos, and testimonies to engage us with the municipal burial place's rich history - intrinsically connected in one way or another with all New Yorkers. This event was recorded on November 18, 2021. Want more from the NYC Department of Records and Information Services? Websites: https://www.nyc.gov/records https://www.archives.nyc/ https://www.womensactivism.nyc/ Twitter:   / nycrecords   Instagram:   / nycarchives   Facebook:   / nycrecords   YouTube:    / nycdepto.  .    / deptofre.  . Want to learn more about our upcoming events? Join our mailing list to be the first to know about exhibition openings, upcoming events, recent blog posts and much more: https://www1.nyc.gov/site/records/abo.... The mission of the NYC Department of Records and Information Services is to foster civic life by preserving and providing access to the historical and contemporary records of New York City government, to ensure that City records are properly maintained following professional archival and record management practices and to make materials available to diverse communities both online and in person at the Municipal Library and Archives. Music: Creative Minds by Benjamin Tissot - https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free...