Sunday, November 3, 2024
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Free
Saturday, October 5, 2024
3:00 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers for a nature exploration hike highlighting some common flora and fauna in our parks. Learn basic english to spanish language translation for many different species. Help us identify some of these species in either language.
Únase a los Urban Park Rangers en una caminata de exploración de la naturaleza destacando la flora y la fauna comunes en nuestros parques. Aprenda la traducción del inglés al español para muchas especies diferentes.
Free
Goodnight, Hairiette
Join author and actor Tanya Wright for a reading of her book Goodnight Hairiette, a timeless tale about courage, community and being yourself featuring the courageous protagonist Hairiette of Harlem! Hands on puppet making and art activities to follow.
Sunday, November 17th
1:00 pm
Join us at Morris-Jumel Mansion on our November ConEd Family and Community Day for a captivating tin punch lantern activity! Explore the rich history of our 18th-century home by crafting your own version of early American lighting. Tin punch lanterns were popular in colonial times, providing both function and artistry, and now you can create your own unique design using aluminum foil! As the days grow shorter, let your creativity illuminate the season. This hands-on experience is perfect for families looking to connect with history and enjoy a day of art, warmth, and community fun. This program is free and open to the public. Materials are provided on a first come, first served basis. Don’t miss out!
LOST INWOOD
—1776: The Revolution Comes Uptown –
-TUESDAY DECEMBER 3rd, 7:30PM at THE INWOOD FARM –
Greetings! What was Inwood like in 1776? At this month’s LOST INWOOD, we’ll bring those heady and historic years to life. From top secret submarines to huge chains stretched across the Hudson. From hundreds of sabotaged cannon to King George’s head on a spike. And of course the bone-jarring Battle of Fort Washington, where all hell broke loose and all of Manhattan was at stake. Right here.
Come hear about the deserters and traitors, the artists, essayists, bagpipers(!) and unsung local heroes of the American Revolution. We’ll hear tales told in the soldiers’ own words, and see the secret messages sent between Washington and his trusted generals as the British put the squeeze on Manhattan Island.
And to top it off, we’ll view recently rediscovered field sketches drawn in 1776 by artilleryman Thomas Davies, as the war unfolded right in front of his eyes. These come straight to us from Canada’s National Gallery, where they’ve escaped general notice.
Please join us for this new presentation. Tuesday December 3rd 7:30pm at THE INWOOD FARM. It’s free to the public, but reservations are highly recommended.
