Join us for a free, in-person lecture about the American Revolution and Northern Manhattan history at Dyckman Farmhouse Museum!
Nearly 250 years ago, in November 1776, Dyckman was consumed by warfare.
Thousands of British and Hessian soldiers attacked the hillsides and overwhelmed the American defenses there. For the next seven years, occupying forces sucked the area dry, leaving behind a countryside devoid of natural resources and pockmarked with wrecked farmsteads and roads. It was a defining moment in Inwood’s past.
Using primary sources and rare images, we’ll relive the events that led up to the battle of Fort Washington in 1776.
Come learn about the Dyckman family’s role in trying to protect the neighborhood and their home, and discover if anything still remains from those tumultuous times.
FREE, but RSVP Required: Register on Eventbrite
Don Rice was board president of the Dyckman Farmhouse Museum Alliance from 2016-2025. In 2009, he founded the “Lost Inwood” series of popular local history talks and almost a decade later, in 2019, Rice co-authored a book of the same name with fellow local historian Cole Thompson. He’s lived with his family in North Manhattan for more than 25 years and is retired from a career in the Broadway Music field.
Join us for a free, interactive, roundtable discussion about the Declaration of Independence on Dyckman Farmhouse Museum’s back porch!
Led by Professor Emeritus of American Studies and Journalism at Rutgers University Robert Snyder, participants will engage with select excerpts from the Declaration of Independence through close-reading exercises and discussion questions:
What does the Declaration suggest about its authors’ beliefs and grievances in 1776? What does the Declaration mean to us today? In 2026, what is the legacy of the American Revolution? Bring your questions, arguments, and concerns to this Back Porch History! Class is officially in session!
Registered participants will electronically receive guidelines and a 2-page .pdf version of the Declaration of Independence to review before the discussion. Copies will also be available at the event.
Free — RSVP Required: register on Eventbrite
Robert Snyder is the Professor Emeritus of American Studies and Journalism at Rutgers University. He is the author of Crossing Broadway: Washington Heights and the Promise of New York and When the City Stopped: Stories from New York’s Essential Workers. Previously, Snyder served as the Manhattan Borough Historian for six years and was a Fulbright lecturer of American Studies in South Korea.
Soon Come, Likkle More by Jhanique Lovejoy is an installation of new photographic works that incorporate Black photographic praxis through alternative processes, textiles, and sculpture. Featuring everyday images such as passport photos and other ephemera often found in Jamaican homes, this multi-room experience transports viewers from Washington Heights to Jamaica, exploring how memory and identity are preserved in domestic and diasporic spaces.
Soon Come, Likkle More considers how photography is more than documentation— it is a medium that embodies an archive of diasporic and familial memory. Soon Come, Likkle More is an ode to Jamaica, and an ode to Natasha Lovejoy.
Join us on the back lawn of the Dyckman Farmhouse Museum for a free outdoor concert you won’t want to miss!
Experience the mesmerizing sounds of kora player Salieu Suso and his family ensemble, Jaliya Kafo. The kora is a 2-string instrument from West Africa that is often compared to the Western harp, but its sound is uniquely rich and soothing. Crafted from calabash, rosewood, cowhide, and fishing line strings, the kora produces melodic, serene tones that transport you to another world.
Bring a blanket, relax under our cherry tree, and enjoy an afternoon of beautiful music in community.
Kora and vocals: Salieu Suso and Emarima Jassey / Balafon and vocals: Bailo Bah / Falaflute and vocals: Mamudou Konate Jembe
Join SYAKAD ARTS for an engaging West African dance workshop with live drumming at Dyckman Farmhouse Museum!
This interactive session invites participants of all ages and levels to explore traditional rhythms and movements from West Africa in a welcoming, community-centered environment. Through guided instruction and live percussion, participants will experience how dance serves as a powerful form of cultural expression, storytelling, and connection. This workshop offers a joyful opportunity to move, learn, and celebrate together.
Sylvestre Akakpo Adzaku is a Togolese-American dancer, choreographer, and founder of SYAKAD ARTS in New York City. His work connects with Weva Africa and the International Festival of Dance and Tourism (FDT) in Togo, bridging communities through dance, cultural exchange, and immersive experiences.
Mamoudou Konate Simbo is a master drummer from Burkina Faso, rooted in a rich West African tradition of rhythm and storytelling. Based in New York City, he has performed with leading West African artists and brings deep cultural knowledge and energy to every performance.
KLIKA Sèdo Saturnin Gilbert is a Beninese percussionist trained in traditional rhythmic practices. He has performed with leading artists and dance companies in Benin and internationally, blending traditional rhythms with styles such as jazz and Afrobeat. He is dedicated to sharing African musical culture worldwide.
