TICKETS: https://morrisjumel.org/events/coned-family-and-community-day-make-your-own-pomander-and-bilingual-christmas-story-time/
Join us at Morris-Jumel Mansion’s January Family Day for a fun and creative journey into the past! Families will learn about the history of silhouette art, a popular craft in the 1700s and 1800s, and create their own paper silhouettes using simple materials. Whether you trace a loved one’s profile or design a unique shape, this activity is perfect for kids and adults alike. Decorate your creation with colorful frames and take home a keepsake inspired by history. Don’t miss this chance to make memories and connect with early American traditions! Materials provided on a first come first served basis.
Join us at Morris-Jumel Mansion’s January Family Day for a fun and creative trip down memory lane! Families will learn about the history of silhouette art, a popular craft in the 18th and 19th centuries, and create their own paper silhouettes using simple materials. Whether you trace the profile of a loved one or design a unique shape, this activity is perfect for kids and adults alike. Decorate your creation with colorful frames and take home a keepsake inspired by history. Don’t miss this opportunity to create memories and connect with early American traditions! Materials are provided on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Family Photo Day
Portraiture is the cornerstone of David Antonio Cruz’s paintings. In 2019, he created a new ongoing series called Chosen Families. The artist began with a prompt: Who do you consider a part of your family regardless of biological ties? This inspired a series of paintings including some displayed in the exhibition, When the Children Come Home.
Families will join the artist as well as photographer Marcus Branch to stage their own portraits in a setting that incorporates Cruz’s work and aesthetic.
Sunday, December 15th
10:00am – 3:00pm
Thursday, December 12, 2024
Holiday Tree Lighting
At Plaza de las Americas
175th & Broadway
3:00 pm: Ornament Making
With The Hispanic Society Museum & Library
(NoMAA gallery annex, 4140 Broadway)
4:00 pm: Holiday Market
With Northern Manhattan Arts Alliance
(NoMAA gallery, 4140 Broadway)
5:00 pm: Drumline
With Annette A Aguilar’s Bean Bloco
(on Plaza de las Americas)
5:30 pm: Tree lighting
With Community League of the Heights
(on Plaza de las Americas)
6:00 pm: Toys for Tots
With United Palace
4140 Broadway
7:00 pm: “Open Mic” (Doors open 6:30 pm )
United Palace
4140 Broadway
NEW DATE!
Tuesday, December 17, 2024
CLOTHs annual Holiday Tree Lighting
Ilka Payan Park
157th & Broadway
3:30 PM : Ornament Making
With The Hispanic Society Museum & Library
(3718 Broadway Between 155th & 156th Street)
5:30 PM – Drum procession to Ilka Payan Park
With Annette A Aguilar’s Bean Bloco
(Starts at Hispanic Society Museum & Library)
5:45 pm – Tree Lighting
(Ilka Payan Park, Broadway @ 157th Street)
Hot chocolate by Five Flies Coffee
Come and help transform the Morris-Jumel Mansion. Madame Jumel has asked us to decorate the Mansion for her 1843 Holiday Extravaganza. Join Mansion staff by candlelight for an interactive evening of decorating the Mansion, learning how to make historic decorations, and taking part in Victorian-era holiday traditions. Then, enjoy a cozy and festive Holiday party of your own to celebrate all your hard work.
- Sat. December 21st, 2024, 6:00 – 7:30 PM
Family-friendly, targeted for children ages 4-12. Guests 18 and under must have a parent or legal guardian in attendance. $35 per person. Advanced ticket purchases through Eventbrite are required.
