Historicals
Greater Astoria Historical Society Ongoing, "Astoria's Greatest Generation: World War II + 60 Years"; donation, Quinn's Gallery, 4th Floor, 35-20 Broadway, Long Island City; 718-278-0700 or go to http://www.astorialic. org. Queens Historical Society Sep. 10, slide-illustrated talk on Douglaston Hill, Queens' newest historic district, 2:30 p.m., Kingsland Homestead, Weeping Beech Park at 143-35 37th Ave. between Parsons Boulevard and Bowne Street, free with Homestead paid admission, $3 adults, $2 seniors and students; 718-939-0647 ext. 17 (M-F, 9:30-5). Sep. 17, Lent-Riker-Smith Homestead tour, $20 at the door, $15 in advance, reservations required, 78-03 19th Rd., Jackson Heights; 718-939-0647, ext. 17, www.rikerhome. com; ongoing, Kingsland: From Homestead to House Museum; Family Life at Kingsland; Persistence: A Celebration of Landmarks in Queens-Past, Present, Future; Slide Lecture, admission; 143-35 37th Ave., Flushing; 718-939-0647, ext. 17.