Morris-Jumel Mansion will host a screen-free after-school meet up organized by District 6 at the Roger Morris Park! Discover the beauty of a page turner!
Bring books to exchange at school and at an after school meet up at the Roger Morris garden of the Morris-Jumel Mansion to enjoy readings, games and an improv class for all ages in English and Spanish with The People’s Theater, Washington Heights NYPL and our local bookstores.
Please complete a free RSVP through eventbrite to attend.
Virtual Parlor Chat: Indigenous New York with Oleana Whispering. An introductory oral historical account and cultural interpretation of the Indigenous ethnos and landscape of New York from 1654 to today.
What was the landscape and community life of the place known then as Manahatta and known today as Manhattan? Who were the first tribes that the Dutch encountered and formed relations with? How did Pearl Steet inherit its name? Did the Dutch influence or impact the indigenous people? Were NewYork’s Indigenous expunged with the Indian Removal Act? Who were the chiefs, and did they live in a patriarchal or matriarchal society?This dialogue answers questions rarely addressed based upon documented historical records and taps into how they exist today in the shadows of an internationally famous metropolis.
About the speaker: Oleana Whispering Dove has worked as a museum professional for over 20 years and curates Native American programs, spotlighting Traditional and Contemporary Indigenous artists. Likewise, Oleana is Smithsonian Museum-trained in Lenape Indigenous history and fulfills public speaking engagements on the topics of Carving Out a Legacy and Historic Native American Women Chiefs, which reflect her Indigenous heritage as a Native American descendant .
What did the soldiers of the Continental Army eat to fuel their fight for independence? What about the officers or General George Washington? Food insecurity was a monumental challenge faced by all those involved in the American Revolution. John Ota, a bestselling and award winning author of books such as “The Kitchen” (2021 Taste Canada Awards finalist and a 2021 Paris Gourmand Cookbook finalist) and the newly released book “The Dining Room” joins the Mansion to discuss what these rations would have looked like for throughout the ranks. Ota’s deep research into the foodways of the Revolution will offer a detailed and thoughful lecture on the true circumstances of the Military encampment and headquarters menus – including what would have been eaten by soldiers and Generals alike when stationed at the MORRIS-JUMEL MANSION.
From soldier’s rations to George Washington’s war time birthday celebrations, learn about the culinary history of the American Revolution.
This is a virtual event;link will be emailed upon registration.
Easter Egg Hunt 2026
at the Morris-Jumel Mansion
Join in the fun on Saturday, March 28, 2026 12:00-3:00pm
Enjoy face painting, races, and games
Meet the Easter Bunny!
variety: LIVE Open Mic Night returns on Friday, February 20th 8-10pm doors 7:30pm at N&M’s Pizza Bar 2048 Amsterdam Ave (W 162nd St) Washington Heights, NYC…
we still have slots available for performers to register, and 2-for-1 admission for three lucky ticketbuyers, not to mention our always fun filled raffle that sends folks home happier than when they arrived…
– performers get 5mins
– artist meet & greet 7:30-8pm
– Open Mic begins 8pm
– $5 earlybird admission
– $10 admission at the door
– 2-for-1 admission to first three ticketbuyers
– $5 raffle tickets (approx $100 in prizes)
looking forward to seeing you there…
sirobosi frawstakwa
founder, producer
