Clued in: Discover the past in History Detective Briefcase

Calling all history detectives!

Put on your sleuthing caps and get ready to discover history in History Detective Briefcase, from July 1 to July 30 at the New York Historical Society.

Families will be on the case discovering the past through games, sketching, and activities in the fourth-floor galleries. Each free briefcase provides a variety of fun, interactive family-centered challenges. At the end of your visit, simply return it!

History Detective Briefcase, Saturdays and Sundays, 1 pm to 4 pm. July 1 to July 30; free with museum admission.

New-York Historical Society [170 Central Park West at 77th Street on the Upper West Side, (212) 873–3400; nyhistory.org].

The Ailey School – First Steps and Bounding Boys

<blockquote style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff;"> <div dir="ltr"> <div class="m_-3740164643787738207m_4977048992707393770WordSection1"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0px;"><span style="color: #0070c0;">At The Ailey School, FIRST STEPS offers a structured creative movement curriculum that allows girls (ages 3-6) and boys (age 3), to develop body awareness and control and learn the basics of dance technique. BOUNDING BOYS (ages 4-6) provides a more athletic experience, and an energetic approach to teaching dance skills.</span></p> </div> </div> </blockquote>

USC Gymnastics & Baseball Training Facility

<p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;" data-sheets-value="{" data-sheets-userformat="{">We offer sports activities, after school programs, birthday parties &amp; private lessons for kids ages 3&ndash;13 years! Our gymnastics classes are a great way to keep your child active and healthy. We strive to empower and challenge children through the sport of gymnastics.</span></p>

HudsonWay Immersion School

<p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;" data-sheets-value="{" data-sheets-userformat="{">A pioneer in language immersion since 2005. After school language classes provide a fun and effective way for preschool and elementary children to learn Mandarin or Spanish language skills through project based learning and fun, engaging themes.</span></p>