Before the arrival of electricity, candles and lanterns helped illuminate New York City after dark. Throughout much of Morris-Jumel Mansions history, its rooms were lit by candlelight and fireplaces . Join us for our November Family Day and make your own handheld paper lantern as we explore how people brought light into their homes before electricity. Families can choose between a traditional cone shaped lantern or a special Morris-Jumel Mansion lantern modeled after the historic house. Decorate your lantern with colorful tissue paper then add a battery operated tea light to watch it glow! All materials provided while supplies last. This activity is designed for all ages and children are welcomed to create with the help of an adult.
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Antes de la llegada de la electricidad, las velas y las linternas ayudaron a iluminar la ciudad de Nueva York al caer la noche. Durante gran parte de la historia de la Mansión Morris- Jumel, sus habitaciones se iluminaban con velas y chimeneas. Acompáñenos en nuestro Dia de la Famila de noviembre y cree su propia linterna de papel mientras descubrimos cómo las personas iluminaban sus hogares antes de la electricidad. Las familias podrán elegir entre una linterna tradicional de forma cónica o una linterna especial inspirada en la histórica Mansión Morris-Jumel. Decore su linterna con papel de seda de colores y añade una pequeña vela LED a pilas para verla brillar. Tendremos todos los materiales necesarios hasta agotar existencias. La actividad es apta para todas las edades, y los niños pueden participar con la ayuda de un adulto.
FREE No registration needed. Location: Basement or outside if the weather permits
Celebrate community with live music, art, mini guitar-making, seasonal snacks, and festive fun for all ages! Guitar Guitar Guitars! Rock on!
Design Your Dream Guitar / Led by Gal Cohen: A hands-on art workshop where you’ll use colorful craft materials to create a mini guitar that’s uniquely yours!
Live Music: Kaki King & Tamar Eisenman
Present: SEI (Italian for “six” and also “you are”) features 16 guitars, transforming the stage and forming a constellation of sound. The heart of SEI is music composed through choreographed movement; each note in SEI born from physical motion, creating… a rich, embodied musical language that blurs the line between composition and dance. The Music in SEI travels between different reflections of our day to day life; “You are” coming to life over and over again, whether it’s through Love, Hate, Parenthood, Creativity, and/or Compassion. With only guitars, tailored tuning and synced movement by the players, SEI is a deep and playful dialogue of guitars, weaved through body language and masterful guitar skills.
Snacks for Hanukka and community candle lighting!
See you there! This event is all ages!
Join us at J. Hood Wright Recreation center to celebrate Thanksgiving with a fun and festive paint event! Guests will choose from a selection of preprinted Thanksgiving-themed canvases and bring them to life with their own colors and creativity. No painting experience is needed—just come ready to relax, have fun, and enjoy a creative holiday activity with family and friends!
Instructor: Annmarie Alston
Registration not required
Family and Community Day: Dia de Los Muertos celebration: sugar skull masks, paper marigolds, papel picado
Free, No registration required
Dia de Los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a cherished holiday celebrated by many members of our community that honors the lives of loved ones who have passed away. During Día de los Muertos, many vibrant traditions come alive and together, they weave a rich tapestry of love, memory, and celebration. Join us at Morris Jumel Mansion and immerse yourself in the spirit of this beautiful tradition with activities like making sugar skull masks, crafting paper marigolds, and creating colorful papel picado. Enjoy music, sweet surprises, and the chance to connect with fellow community members. Materials are provided on a first come, first served basis. We can’t wait to celebrate with you!
El Día de los Muertos es una festividad muy querida que celebran muchos miembros de nuestra comunidad y que honra la vida de los seres queridos que han fallecido. Durante el Día de los Muertos, muchas tradiciones vibrantes cobran vida y juntas tejen un rico tapiz de amor, memoria y celebración. Únase a nosotros en Morris Jumel Mansion y sumérjase en el espíritu de esta hermosa tradición con actividades como hacer máscaras de calaveras de azúcar, elaborar flores de papel y crear papel picado colorido. Disfrute de la música, dulces sorpresas y la oportunidad de conectarse con otros miembros de la comunidad. Los materiales se proporcionan por orden de llegada. ¡Estamos ansiosos por celebrar con usted!
