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
—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.
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
Join us for this month’s Virtual Parlor Chat where we will introduce you to our new guide program, Bloomberg Connects! A member from our staff will highlight all the features, such as a guided audio tour, VIP immersive experiences, and so many more exciting things that make visiting the Mansion more accessible and in-depth than ever before. We will go through an example visit at the Mansion with Bloomberg Connects, explore our new virtual offerings, discuss how to use the platform on site and at your home, and show you why visiting the mansion armed with this new guide is well worth a trip.
Register on Eventbrite to receive the Zoom link. This virtual program is free; $5 suggested donation.
