October 12 @ 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Join us on Sunday, October 12 at 4:00 PM on the Cloisters Lawn as we officially designate the park’s magnificent Great Ginkgo as one of NYC Parks’ celebrated Great Trees. This special ceremony honors the enduring beauty and ecological importance of this centuries-old landmark.
Following the commemoration, enjoy an open-air concert featuring Jhoely Garay and her ensemble. A New York–based guitarist, composer, arranger, and educator from Mexico, Jhoely blends straight-ahead swing, contemporary jazz, and vibrant Latin American rhythms. Through her music, she amplifies stories of climate awareness and overlooked histories, creating an unforgettable evening of sound and purpose.
Celebrate nature, music, and community beneath the golden autumn canopy of Fort Tryon Park’s Great Ginkgo!
As our Connect260 series comes to an end, we invite you to gather for another special installment of the program to learn about the Mansion today and what it has in store for the future. The culmination of this series is the beginning of an exciting new chapter in the Mansion’s history, as December 1st marked the official closure date for the beginning of the long awaited MJM Restoration and Accessibility Project. Viewers are invited to join us virtually to learn about the final plans that are underway to ensure the preservation of the 260 year old landmark that is the Morris Jumel Mansion. Mansion staff will be joined by representatives of the Historic House Trust, who oversees the restoration of MJM and the preservation of the other 22 city owned historic houses in New York City, and have been steadfast advocates for the Mansion throughout the process. Their expertise will enlighten and excite lovers of history, Mansion neighbors, preservation enthusiasts, and more as they discuss all that is in store for the Mansion.
- When
- Wednesday, Dec. 17, 7-8 PM
- Where
- Online
- Free Registration, $5 Suggested Donation
Register