The elite NYC Society by Anne Harvester

One could say that NYC Society is itself made up of many societies, each with its own focus and agenda.

While normally the term "NYC Society" refers to rich and/or famous socialites, the fact is that a society is in its most basic form, an association or organization of like-minded people.

One interesting NYC society calls itself just that - "The Society." Billed as a "culture club for the creative class," this organization aims to bring more people into contact with the fine and performing arts who would not normally have the opportunity for such experiences, and to provide new and unique cultural experiences for its members.

The Society is only one of virtually hundreds of such organizations in the Big Apple, each of which considers itself a NYC society. Many a NYC society is built around ethnic identity; one such NYC society is the Hispanic Society of America. Dating back over a hundred years, this organization seeks to preserve and promote the diverse cultures and histories of Spanish-speaking peoples from Madrid, Spain to Manila, Philippines - and everywhere in between.

Similarly, the Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA) is a NYC society devoted to the history and experiences of Chinese immigrants to the U.S. - whoaccording to some evidence, may have arrived on the present-day Oregon coast several decades before Columbus reached the isle he called Hispaniola. Another NYC society that is active in the community is the Danish American Society, which sponsors many cultural activities throughout the year.

Early American history buffs will definitely want to visit the New York Historical Society. This NYC society has an extensive collection of literature and all-important primary documents relating to the American War of Independence which include sources from not only the colonists and the British, but of several foreign governments that were either directly or indirectly involved, or were watching events unfold. This is an excellent opportunity for the student of U.S. history to get those all-important multiple perspectives on the seminal events in the formation of the country.

The fact is, no matter what your interest or concern is, there is likely to be a NYC society devoted to it. The Society of Scribes, which is an organization for the promotion and preservation of the art of calligraphy, is based in New York; animal lovers may wish to get involved with the New York Humane Society. If literature is your interest, there are societies dedicated to single writers; the W.B. Yeats Society is one such organization. There are many religious societies, and at least one non-religious society: the Humanist Societu of Metropolitan New York.

Bottom line: NYC Society is itself one made up of many societies, and chances are good that there is one (or more) for you.

About the Author

Anne Harvester writes about Social News,Culture, and Interest Stories from the big apple.