Inside the Society of Illustrators: Norman Rockwell Painting to Archives

How did a New York City carriage house originally built for the personal secretary of legendary American financier J.P. Morgan eventually become a professional society dedicated to the art of illustration in America? And what legacy has it crafted since its inception in 1901? It's time to explore a historic five-story townhouse in the Upper East Side where famous illustrators like N.C. Wyeth, Rube Goldberg, and Norman Rockwell once roamed the halls.

Join New York Adventure Club for an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour through the Museum of Illustration at the Society of Illustrators, the oldest non-profit dedicated to promoting the art of illustration in America.

Led by a Society of Illustrators member, our intimate experience through their historic townhouse — limited to only 10 guests — will include:

• A brief history of the Society's historic townhouse, which was originally a carriage house built in 1875 for William P. Read, a personal secretary for financier J.P. Morgan
• The origin story of the Society of Illustrators, from its founding fathers to its rapid growth in the 20th century
• View the current exhibitions on display at the Museum of Illustration and take a rare trip inside the archives, which contains original works from famed illustrators throughout the century, one of the most comprehensive collections of this genre in the world
• A look inside the Society's historic library, with its famous tiled fireplace with art dating back to the 1940s

The tour will conclude in the Society’s Hall of Fame Gallery, where attendees can stay and purchase drinks. Don’t forget to take a look at the stunning Norman Rockwell painting, "Christmas Coach," just behind the bar!

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