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ConEd Family and Community Day: Make Your Own Victorian Silhouette

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.

 

Morris-Jumel Virtual Parlor Chat: Who Was Louis Le Prince?

 

September, 1890. The Morris-Jumel Mansion, then a private residence, was poised to be the site of the public exhibition of the first motion picture. There was one problem, however. The man who was to show his moving picture, Louis Le Prince, had gotten on a train in Dijon, France en route to Paris, and disappeared. He never made it to the Morris-Jumel Mansion, where his wife and children were residing, to show off his invention. He was never seen again.

Join the Morris-Jumel Mansion staff as we take a deep dive into the life story and disappearance of Louis Le Prince, a pioneer of the film industry, often credited as the Father of Cinematography, and one of the most mysterious facets of the Mansion’s history.

 

Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol as Told by One Actor at Morris-Jumel Mansion

A perfect way to start Christmas weekend, Morris-Jumel Mansion is excited to bring back Jeffries Thaiss and his one-man rendition of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. Hear the classic tale of Ebenezer Scrooge in the historic setting of the Mansion for the first time since the pandemic. This is a show you will not want to miss! $30 per person. Tickets are limited, advanced purchase on Eventbrite required.

Morris-Jumel: The Women’s Holiday Party

The Women’s Holiday Party is at Manhattan’s oldest surviving residence… the crown jewel of Upper Manhattan, our Morris-Jumel Mansion. Sunday, December 15th from 5-7pm.

I hope you will join us. Please spread the word to all your lady friends. We are suggesting ‘festive’ attire for this celebratory event.

This year we invite you to join a guided discussion on women in leadership by Northern Manhattan’s Community Leader, Johanna Garcia in the octagon room. ♥️ We will also be featuring a musical performance by Empire Viols in the main hall.

Visit LadiesLemonade.com to get your tickets!
($35, all-inclusive)

Date & Time: Sunday, Dec 15 5:00pm – 7:00pm

Location: The Morris-Jumel Mansion, 65 Jumel Terrace, New York, NY 10032

Special Guest: Johanna Garcia will speak & guide is in a discussion on Women in Leadership

Musical Performance: Martha McGaughey & Carlene Stober of Empire Viols

More Info: LadiesLemonade.com

Morris-Jumel: Holidays by Candlelight

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.