A Benefit for It Happened Here
Lower Manhattan has been America’s town square since its founding as Fort Amsterdam in 1624. Key global events— and nearly every aspect of national and local significance—can be traced to this New York “stage”. To kick off the United States’ upcoming 250th birthday and celebrate the 400th anniversary of the founding of New York, It Happened Here in July 2025 will compress 400 years into 5 days. Special events, tours, panels and other programming will re-activate the sites where America began, supplemented with cultureNOW’s digital museum without walls app.
Our host venue is the soon-to-be-completed workplace of the future, WSA (Water Street Associates) Our event will be held in the Water Street Projects exhibition space. Join us for an unforgettable evening dedicated to the historic cocktails that define the Big Apple. Sip on familiar and unfamiliar classic drinks while mingling with fellow cocktail enthusiasts. Our expert mixologists will be on hand to share the history behind each drink. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to indulge in the flavors of New York City!
Time:
Building Tour: 5:15pm
Cocktail Reception: 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Cocktails by:
Natasha David Bartender
David Moo Bartender + Voice Actor
cultureNOW is a 501(c)(3) charitable association. EIN #75-3056357. The estimated fair market value of the cocktail reception is $100 per person. The balance is deductible as a charitable contribution to the extent allowed by law.