Tag Archives: History

Dyckman Farmhouse: Discovering New Narratives

Discovering New Narratives: Comprehensive Museum Interpretations Networking Event
Wednesday, September 4th from 6PM-8PM

Looking to expand your understanding of how museums can tell more comprehensive stories and increase accessibility? Join us for “Discovering New Narratives,” a networking event that focuses on inclusive museum interpretations.
We’ll dive into discussions on how museums can better create complete narratives through highlighting diverse cultures, histories, and perspectives.

The event will include a presentation about both physical and programmatic accessibility at NYC Historic House Trust sites by HHT Deputy Director Giulietta Fiore.
You will have the opportunity to connect with museum and history professionals over local Dominican food from DFM favorite El Nuevo Caridad. Whether you’re a museum professional, a history buff, or just someone who believes in the power of inclusive storytelling, this event is a wonderful opportunity to connect and collaborate.

This event is hosted in collaboration by the Northern Slavery Collective, the Dyckman Farmhouse Museum, and the Historic House Trust of NYC.
Registration encouraged but not required.

This event is sponsored by TD Bank.

UPTOWN ARTS STROLL: Inwood History at Inwood Farm Restaurant

LOST INWOOD
Story of the Wading Place, W.230th @ Broadway

-TUESDAY JUNE 4th, 7:30PM at THE INWOOD FARM

It’s almost summer. For some of us, that means a trip to Baskin-Robbins at the corner of 230th and Broadway. But that particular streetcorner has a story far more epic than just a double scoop of Jamoca almond fudge. For millenia it was the only place where, at low tide, you could walk to Manhattan from the mainland. People called it the WADING PLACE, and it just might be the most historic geographic spot in the neighborhood.

Indigenous people, Dutch settlers, enslaved Africans, founding fathers, Lords, ladies, soldiers, mercenaries, secret agents, and even industrialists played a role in shaping its story.

This month at LOST INWOOD we’re honored to welcome guest speaker Nick Dembowski, president of the Kingsbridge Historical Society. Nick will tell us why 230th and Broadway, the site of the Wading Place, is such an important location in the neighborhood. Mind = blown!

So please join us Tuesday June 4th 7:30PM at the INWOOD FARM. It’s a free presentation. Reservations are recommended.