November 6 | 6pm | 213 Water Street | Free
Join the Seaport Museum, Bare Feet with Mickela Mallozzi, and the Alliance for Downtown New York for an evening of dance, film, and storytelling that honors Indigenous voices and traditions from around the world at the Museum’s historic 1868 warehouse A.A. Thomson & Co.
The evening will begin with a land and water acknowledgment by Louis Mofsie, founding member of the Thunderbird American Indian Dancers, followed by a seated screening program in the museum gallery. Host and executive producer Mickela Mallozzi and series editor Jonathan Rogers will present four curated segments from the acclaimed PBS travel series—including a first look at Season 8, premiering nationwide on December 1, 2025. Between each screening, they’ll share behind-the-scenes insights on the process and responsibility of telling these global Indigenous stories.
Following the screenings, guests will gather outdoors on Water Street for a live performance and participatory Friendship Circle Dance, led by Louis Mofsie, before returning to the gallery for a light reception.
Register for free and honor Native American Heritage Month through movement, storytelling, and the living traditions that continue to shape our shared cultural landscape. Preregistration is encouraged. Walkups will be accommodated as possible.
About Bare Feet with Mickela Mallozzi
Bare Feet with Mickela Mallozzi is the four-time Emmy® Award-winning 30-minute travel TV series, highlighting the traditional dance and music culture from each country and destination visited around the globe. Show host and creator, Mickela Mallozzi, began the series to combine her two passions in life: travel & dance. All 6 episodes of the upcoming Bare Feet with Mickela Mallozzi Season 6 feature dance and music cultures within the five boroughs of New York City.
About The Alliance for Downtown New York
The mission of the Alliance for Downtown New York is to provide service, advocacy, research and information to advance Lower Manhattan as a global model of a 21st century Central Business District for businesses, residents and visitors. The Downtown Alliance manages the Downtown-Lower Manhattan Business Improvement District, serving an area roughly from City Hall to the Battery, from the East River to West Street.
About A.A. Thomson & Co.
This Italianate cast iron and stone warehouse, located at 213 Water Street, was designed by the renowned New York City architect Stephen D. Hatch (1839–1894) in 1868 for Alexander and William A. Thomson of A.A. Thomson & Co.. Before the structure was built, this lot was occupied by two three-story buildings, originally part of a 1750 water lot grant, on what would have been considered one of the principal streets in New York City. At the Building Rededication Ceremony for the warehouse in October 2024, the Museum rededicated the historic warehouse to a renewed purpose, converting this former industrial space to an education venue, welcoming all to see themselves reflected in the Museum.
Enjoy More That the Museum Offers
Access to the historic ships and exhibition galleries at the Seaport Museum is not included with this event. If you would like to explore more that the Museum has to offer, book in advance or ask Museum staff about admission tickets, available Wednesday through Sunday from 11am to 5pm when you check in.
Museum admission tickets grant access to the 1885 tall ship Wavertree and 1908 lightship Ambrose at Pier 16 as well as all current exhibitions on view in the introduction galleries inside Schermerhorn Row located at 12 Fulton Street. Admission tickets also include entry to the three-floor exhibition Maritime City in A.A. Thomson & Co. located at 213 Water Street.
And, make sure to check out the temporary outdoor exhibition Signs of Origins while it is on view from October 1 through November 30!
Ready for more?
Head over to our Programs and Events page to see what else is happening at the Museum. Sign up for an upcoming talk, learn more about visiting Wavertree, or explore our virtual offerings.