Bronx’s History Fair Digs in Morrisania

Morrisania unearthed last night with the Bronx’s History Fair, tracing NYC’s spring at a 169th Street hall. Historian Jay Patel showed 1900s relics as 200 gawked, a $10 ticket peek at roots. It’s borough past—pure BX vibe, relics hot. A kid held a coin; a pro snapped a map. ‘Bronx remembers—this is it,’ Patel says, dusting finds. The room turned museum.

The fair’s fresh—March 24’s start, it tripled since RSVPs, packing booths by noon. Patel’s a Fordham scribe; last night’s crowd hit max—cases glowed. A latecomer nabbed a spot; tales buzzed—NYC grit shone. Runs one day—past ruled. #BronxHistory trended; Queens wants a scroll.

Some griped—’Too dusty,’ sniped a newbie, dodging grime. Glass smudged—wiped fast; lore held. A rival’s pitching a Soundview dig, splitting relics. Still, 300 stayed—history reigned. Morrisania’s never dug so bold.

Patel’s teasing a monthly run, maybe a walk if spring bites. ‘NYC’s roots—this shows ‘em,’ he says, packing artifacts. The fair’s a Bronx win—grit meets past. It’s a history rush; catch the next. Bring a lens—time calls.