Morris-Jumel – Family and Community Day: Make a Shadow Puppet

Make a Shadow Puppet
Saturday, November 8, 2025
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

This November celebrate Family & Community Day at Morris-Jumel Mansion by creating your own shadow puppets! Shadow puppetry has been a popular form of entertainment for centuries, with roots in ancient cultures using silhouettes to tell stories through light and movement. Explore this fascinating art form and make your own puppets to bring to life! Materials are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Este noviembre, celebre el Día de la Familia y la Comunidad en Morris-Jumel Mansion creando sus propios títeres de sombras. Los títeres de sombras han sido una forma popular de entretenimiento durante siglos, con raíces en culturas antiguas que usaban siluetas para contar historias a través de la luz y el movimiento. ¡Explore esta fascinante forma de arte y haga sus propios títeres para darles vida! Los materiales están disponibles por orden de llegada.

Dyckman Farmhouse: Earth Day Pollinator Party!

EARTH DAY: POLLINATOR PARTY!

April 22, 2025

4pm-6pm

Celebrate Earth Day by inviting pollinators to Dyckman Farmhouse Museum’s garden this year!

  • Make Wildflower seed bombs to plant around our Hessian Hut!
  • Learn to identify birds with the Urban Park Rangers!
  • Create stop motion animated birds, bees, and butterflies with NYC Parks Media Educators!

And the best part?

It’s completely FREE!

Earth Day Pollinator Party is supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, in partnership with the City Council and is also made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.

 

 

United Palace: ASSOCIATION OF DOMINICAN CLASSICAL ARTISTS SPRING SHOWCASE

ASSOCIATION OF DOMINICAN CLASSICAL ARTISTS SPRING SHOWCASE

Sunday, April 6th @ 3pm

Celebrate the arrival of spring with an unforgettable afternoon of music, talent, and community spirit! The Association of Dominican Classical Artists invites you to a vibrant showcase featuring their incredible young musicians from the Washington Heights Community Conservatory, Gregorio Luperon High School, PS 115 Alexander Humboldt, and Community Health Academy of the Heights. Witness the dedication and artistry of these students as they bring the season to life through their performances at the United Palace. Don’t miss this inspiring celebration of culture, passion, and the next generation of musical excellence!

GET TICKETS: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/spring-showcase-at-united-palace-tickets-1284905349489?aff=oddtdtcreator

Morris-Jumel: Tavern Night

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Raise a glass with friends and raise funds for the Morris-Jumel Mansion, Manhattan’s oldest remaining residence!

Come revel in a way American Revolutionaries would be proud of!

Don’t miss our premiere event for 21+ audiences. For one night only, the Mansion returns to its roots as an Olde New York City Tavern. Step back in time to experience the lively historic music, entertainment, and fun that only an 18th-century tavern can offer! Of course, there will be a plethora of beverages (alcoholic and nonalcoholic) that George Washington himself would be envious of!

Located in the lush and historic Roger Morris Park, Tavern Night festivities are the perfect celebration of summertime in the city. Raise a glass with us at the Morris-Jumel Mansion–where history comes alive and good cheer is always on tap.

All proceeds from this fundraiser go to supporting the Morris-Jumel Mansion, a non-profit organization. Contact info@morrisjumel.org with any questions or to become a sponsor/partner. Presented in Partnership with Liberty Coca-Cola, Other Half Brewing Company, Athletic Brewing Co., Dirty Water Hard Seltzer, and our national beverage brand sponsors. 

General Admission – $50, Members – $40 with special code  
Unlimited Drinks
Admission to the Mansion
All-you-care-to-enjoy bar snacks
Music performances and Tavern Gaming

VIP Individual Tickets – $100
All the amenities of General Admission PLUS:
Reserved seating at a table
Dedicated VIP bar access
Thank you gift
Enhanced bar snacks

VIP Tables – $1000 per table
All General Admission and VIP amenities PLUS:
10 VIP tickets
Reserved table and seating in VIP section for you and your guests

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