Hebrew Tabernacle: Rosamond Gumpert Jorgensen and Diana Gumpert Douglas

The Hebrew Art Prints of Rosamond Gumpert Jorgensen and the Pottery of her daughter Diana Gumpert Douglas.

The building is open for the Gold Wing on M,W,F from 9:45 AM through 4:45 PM some Monday evenings and by appointment.  There will be an auction of the artwork to benefit the Yad b’Yad Sisterhood of the Hebrew Tabernacle. Date to be determined.

 

Inwood Hill Park: Native American Heritage Month: Lenape Ethnobotany

Native American Heritage Month: Lenape Ethnobotany

Sunday, November 3, 2024

1:00 p.m.2:30 p.m.

During Native American Heritage Month, explore the past and present experience of Native Americans. The study of the healing power of plants is thousands of years old, and many of these plants still grow in our parks. Join us on a hike through Inwood Hill Park to look for plants that native people used for food and medicine

Location

Seaman Avenue and Isham Street in Inwood Hill Park
Manhattan

Directions to this location

Cost

Free

 

Inwood Hill Park: Hispanic Heritage Month: Nature en Espanol

Hispanic Heritage Month: Nature en Espanol

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.

Location

Seaman Avenue and Isham Street in Inwood Hill Park
Manhattan

Directions to this location

Cost

Free

Morris-Jumel – ConEd Family and Community Day: Make Your Own Lantern

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!

 

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