Under One Roof: A Tenement Museum Apartment Tour
Sat, Apr 18
|Lower East Side Tenement Museum
Step inside 20th century history with Under One Roof, a private apartment tour at the Lower East Side Tenement Museum, exclusively for the UWC New York community.
Time & Location
Apr 18, 2026, 2:15 PM – 3:30 PM
Lower East Side Tenement Museum, 97 Orchard St, New York, NY 10002, USA
Guests
About The Event
This special Under One Roof tour explores the intertwined stories of two immigrant families who lived side by side during pivotal moments in the first half of the 20th century: the Rogarshevskys, a Russian family from the Russian Empire navigating the labour movement and the Baldizzis, a Sicilian family confronting economic hardship during the Great Depression.
Through moments of shared meals, mutual support and hard‑won advice on work and immigration status, you’ll discover how these families responded to sweeping changes in immigration policy and the expanding role of government in housing and labour.
This immersive experience offers more than history; t’s a powerful reflection on migration, community and resilience, values that resonate deeply with the UWC mission.
The Tenement Museum is a nationally recognized historic museum dedicated to preserving and interpreting the lived experiences of immigrant, migrant, and working class families who shaped New York City and the United States. Through…
Tickets
Regular
The regular ticket is $30 but you are welcome to donate more towards UWC scholarships.
$30.00
Student / limited income
For students or those on a limited income.
$20.00
Total
$0.00