Join us at Morris-Jumel Mansion for a delightful February Family & Community Day! Learn about the intricate designs, heartfelt messages and the secret language of flowers that decorated Victorian Valentine’s Day cards, a tradition that blossomed in the 19th century as a way to express love and friendship. Then, unleash your creativity and craft your own Valentine inspired by the Victorian-era. Perfect for families or friend groups, enjoy an afternoon of celebrating love! Materials will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis.
¡Únase a nosotros en Morris-Jumel Mansion para un encantador Día de la Familia y la Comunidad en febrero! Conozca los intrincados diseños, los mensajes sinceros y el lenguaje secreto de las flores que decoraban las tarjetas del Día de San Valentín victoriano, una tradición que floreció en el siglo XIX como una forma de expresar amor y amistad. Luego, dé rienda suelta a su creatividad y elabore su propio tarjeta de San Valentín inspirado en la era victoriana. ¡Perfecto para familias o grupos de amigos, disfrute de una tarde celebrando el amor! Los materiales se proporcionarán por orden de llegada.
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!
