The Curator's Cup: Tee mit Margaret Connors McQuade

For members of our Patron Circle, savor treats and Harney & Sons tea while enjoying a behind-the-scenes conversation with Vice President of Collections, Margaret Connors McQuade. Discover the Museum’s remarkable collection from the era of the American Revolution, featuring tankards, furniture, paintings, tea and coffee pots, newspapers, and documents—including objects directly connected to Alexander Hamilton. Together, these fascinating artifacts bring Revolutionary-era New York vividly to life. Contact the Membership Department to register or if you have any questions. Not a Patron? Join today to attend this exclusive event! Margaret Connors McQuade is a native New Yorker and Vice President of Collections at the Museum of the City of New York. Before joining the Museum in 2024, she served as Deputy Director and Head of Collections at the Hispanic Society Museum & Library, where she worked for more than thirty years. She received her Ph.D. from the Graduate Center of the City University of New York in 2005. She has curated and contributed to numerous exhibitions and has lectured widely, both nationally and internationally. At the Museum of the City of New York, her work focuses on researching the Museum’s collections and expanding public access. The Museum of the City of New York’s premier patron group deeply values the Museum’s mission to celebrate, document and interpret the City’s past, present, and future. This engaged group of supporters enjoy an array of benefits including unlimited free admission, Museum discounts, and invitations to our exclusive Uptown After Hours Series, Curator’s Cup High Tea, Annual Leadership Welcome, and other members-only events. Learn more