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Sugar Hill Kids’ LIT!

Sugar Hill Kids’ Lit

I’m Wrapped in Pride with My Kente!

Dora Owusu

Join us for a special reading and performance with children’s author Dora Owusu. Through her work, Dora aims to educate young readers about the significance of African history and culture. Children will have the opportunity to explore African traditions through various art forms, including storytelling, dance, music, and art, all inspired by her book, I’m Wrapped in Pride with My Kente!

Sunday, August 17th
12pm

Morris-Jumel – ConEd Family and Community Day: Make Your Own Lantern

Join us at Morris-Jumel Mansion on our November ConEd Family and Community Day for a captivating tin punch lantern activity! Explore the rich history of our 18th-century home by crafting your own version of early American lighting. Tin punch lanterns were popular in colonial times, providing both function and artistry, and now you can create your own unique design using aluminum foil! As the days grow shorter, let your creativity illuminate the season. This hands-on experience is perfect for families looking to connect with history and enjoy a day of art, warmth, and community fun. This program is free and open to the public. Materials are provided on a first come, first served basis. Don’t miss out!

Join us at Morris-Jumel Mansion on our November Family and Community Day for a captivating tin lantern activity! Explore the rich history of our 18th-century home by creating your own version of early American lighting. Tin lanterns were popular in colonial times as they provided both functionality and artistry, and now you can create your own unique design using aluminum foil! As the days get shorter, let your creativity light up the season. This hands-on experience is perfect for families looking to connect with history and enjoy a day of art, warmth, and community fun. This program is free and open to the public. Materials are provided on a first-come, first-serve basis. Don’t miss out!

 

Lost Inwood: – Uptown’s Springs, Wells, and Water – (April)

LOST INWOOD

– Uptown’s Springs, Wells, and Water –

-TUESDAY APRIL 7th at 7:30PM-

Water. We all need it. But running household tap water wasn’t available to Inwood residents until the latter part of the 1800s. Before it became possible to simply turn on a faucet, how did people get fresh water to drink and use? And when did municipal water arrive in Inwood?

This month at LOST INWOOD we’ll discover the fascinating network of springs, wells, creeks and canals which dotted northern Manhattan and Inwood. We’ll use our virtual dowsing rods to trace their story. Where were Inwood’s springs and wells of yesteryear? Are any of them still around? You might be surprised.

Please join us Tuesday Apr 7th at 7:30pm. It’s free to the public, but reservations are recommended. Hope to see you there!

Don Rice

 

THE INWOOD FARM

600 West 218th Street (corner Indian Road)

tel 212-884-2111

Reservations can be made by email: monicajjones@icloud.com