Breakfast University
The New-York Historical Society's morning lecture series brings historians to the breakfast table for a lively early-morning exploration of the past.
Why we picked this
History before 10 AM with actual breakfast — the New-York Historical Society's format proves that early-morning lectures work when the subject and the coffee are both strong.
The New-York Historical Society’s Breakfast University series puts a historian at the front of the room early on a Sunday morning, pairs the lecture with breakfast, and trusts that the combination of food, caffeine, and a well-told story is enough to get people out of bed. The format has developed a loyal following for good reason.
The series draws on the Historical Society’s deep bench of historians and its collections, covering topics that range across American history with a frequent New York focus. The early-morning slot gives the events a different energy than evening lectures — the audience is there because they chose this over sleeping in, which tends to produce a more engaged room.
Tickets required. New-York Historical Society.