Take a trip back in time with the Urban Park Rangers as we hike through Inwood Hill Park discussing the lay of the land in prehistoric times. Learn more about which prehistoric species may have been found in this area during different time periods.
Location: Seaman Avenue and Isham Street in Inwood Hill Park
Registration not required.
Women’s History Month:
Inspiring Women, Women of Influence
In celebration of International Women’s Day. Join the Fort Washington Branch in writing a letter to a woman who influences, inspires you or has made a difference in your life. After writing your letter, you can make it into a collage. You can bring something to add to the collage that reminds you of that person. Supplies will be provided. Limited space available, first come first served.
Registration not required Adults 18+
Commemoration of the Battle of Fort Washington
Fort Tryon Park – Café Lawn
Step back in time and experience the sights and sounds of the Revolutionary War at the historic Commemoration of the Battle of Fort Washington! Held at Café Lawn in Fort Tryon Park, this event brings history to life with a dramatic live battle reenactment, 18th-century demonstrations, and hands-on activities for all ages.
What to Expect:
Live reenactment of the Battle of Fort Washington with British and American troops
Blacksmith demonstrations showcasing traditional craftsmanship
Live 18th-century music to set the scene
Guided battlefield tours with reenactors in full costume
Costumes encouraged!
Dress in your colonial best and immerse yourself in the past. Pack a picnic lunch, bring your friends and family, and enjoy a fall afternoon celebrating your local history.
Free and open to the public!
During Native American Heritage Month, explore the past and present experience of Native Americans. Learn more about the rock shelters in the ancient tulip forests of Inwood Hill Park and the rich culture, history, and traditions of the Lenape!
Free Registration not required.
As our Connect260 series comes to an end, we invite you to gather for another special installment of the program to learn about the Mansion today and what it has in store for the future. The culmination of this series is the beginning of an exciting new chapter in the Mansion’s history, as December 1st marked the official closure date for the beginning of the long awaited MJM Restoration and Accessibility Project. Viewers are invited to join us virtually to learn about the final plans that are underway to ensure the preservation of the 260 year old landmark that is the Morris Jumel Mansion. Mansion staff will be joined by representatives of the Historic House Trust, who oversees the restoration of MJM and the preservation of the other 22 city owned historic houses in New York City, and have been steadfast advocates for the Mansion throughout the process. Their expertise will enlighten and excite lovers of history, Mansion neighbors, preservation enthusiasts, and more as they discuss all that is in store for the Mansion.
