Mission
The New York Map Society exists to encourage and promote the study, research, use, creation, preservation, and appreciation of all forms of maps and the history of cartography. Our interests encompass all eras and methodologies, from antique to contemporary maps, including digital and computer-generated maps. Our mission is pursued through numerous means, including periodic lectures and field trips, maintaining a website and social media presence, supporting individuals or organizations aligned with our mission, and publishing articles or posts about maps. The New York Map Society was founded in 1978 and is a non-profit corporation under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, offering educational, academic, and research programs for anyone interested in maps.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Dr. Neal Asbury (rare map collector, CEO of Legacy Companies, and host of syndicated weekly radio talk show – Neal Asbury’s Made in America) and Dr. Jean-Pierre Isbouts (historian and professor emeritus, Fielding Graduate University) will speak on “Mapping the Holy Land: An Illustrated Discussion.”
Saturday, December 14, 1:00 pm New York (ET) time, In-Person: We still have room for six current paid members, only, of the New York Map Society to reserve a spot with kapochunas@gmail.com for a private tour of The Old Print Shop in Manhattan, followed by a Holiday Social Hour at a nearby pub for appetizers and drinks.