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!
Join us at Morris-Jumel Mansion on our November Family and Community Day for a captivating tin lantern activity! Explore the rich history of our 18th-century home by creating your own version of early American lighting. Tin lanterns were popular in colonial times as they provided both functionality and artistry, and now you can create your own unique design using aluminum foil! As the days get shorter, let your creativity light up 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-serve basis. Don’t miss out!
LOST INWOOD
—The American Revolution in Inwood, Part 2–
-TUESDAY MARCH 4th, 7:30PM at THE INWOOD FARM –
Greetings! A few months ago at LOST INWOOD we talked about the local events leading up to the battle of Fort Washington in 1776. But the war didn’t end until 1783, seven years later. What happened in Inwood during the intervening years?
As it turns out, a LOT. On Tuesday March 4th 7:30 at INWOOD FARM, we’ll reveal the plans used by US troops to intimidate occupying British forces. We’ll hear about the lawless “Neutral Ground” in Westchester and the Bronx, where anything could happen and often did. Or about the quasi-military loyalist marauders known as Refugees, who wreaked havoc in the area. We’ll learn what happened to the Dyckman family and the destruction of their farm and home after they were forced to leave Inwood, and how the Dyckman sons became famous freedom fighters. Did we mention George Washington’s reconnaissance of Inwood in 1781, or the visit to by King George’s “spare” son (who later became king)? Amazing stuff.
Please join us. Tuesday March 4th 7:30pm at THE INWOOD FARM. It’s free to the public, but reservations are highly recommended.
Want to save lives? Donate blood.
The NY Blood Center is running a blood drive at the Hebrew Tabernacle on November 21st from 2 to 8pm.
Walk-ins are welcome, but registration is preferred.
Sign up here:
https://donate.nybc.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/320475
