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Fort Tryon Park – Geology: Fort Tryon Rocks!

Geology: Fort Tryon Rocks!

Sunday, January 12, 2025
1:00 p.m.2:00 p.m.

New York City is the site of ancient earth-shaking and earth-shaping events. The bedrock that anchors the city’s skyscrapers tells a story of a place going back more than a billion years. The island of Manhattan is built on three strata known as Manhattan Schist, Inwood Marble, and Fordham Gneiss.

Location

Anne Loftus Playground in Fort Tryon Park

Accessible
Manhattan

Directions to this location

 

Cost

Free

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.