Join us this April at Morris-Jumel Mansion for Family & Community Day and celebrate Passover by crafting your own afikomen cover! The afikomen tradition, where a piece of matzah is hidden for children to find, has been a cherished part of Passover for generations. Beautifully decorated afikomen covers have long been used to protect and honor this special matzah. Don’t miss our chance to create your own afikomen bag to protect the special treasures in your life! Materials are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Join us this April at Morris-Jumel Mansion for Family and Community Day and celebrate Passover by creating your own afikomen covering! The tradition of the afikomen, in which a piece of matzah is hidden for children to find, has been a treasured part of Passover for generations. Beautifully decorated afikomen coverings have long been used to protect and honor this special matzah. Don’t miss the opportunity to create your own covering to protect the special treasures in your life! Materials are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Have you ever wondered how museums create the exhibits for the public to see? Join Morris-Jumel Mansion staff to hear from our Family and Community Programs Manager and upcoming special exhibition Team Lead Caroline Siavichay. Caroline will give viewers insight into the world of exhibit design, how an MA in Exhibition and Experience Design informs the work she is doing at the Mansion, and give a first look into the exhibition set to open in June celebrating the Mansion’s 260 year history!
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.
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
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.
