Tag Archives: UpTownNYC

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: The Story of DYCKMAN STREET

LOST INWOOD 

— The Story of DYCKMAN STREET–

TUESDAY June 3rd, 7:30PM at THE INWOOD FARM

On Tuesday June 3rd 7:30pm, Lost Inwood invites you on a journey through time with a new program by Cole Thompson entitled “A History of Dyckman Street”—an epic story spanning more than 10,000 years.

We’ll start with mastodons wandering through dense uptown forests and the Lenape fishing along Spuyten Duyvil Creek. We’ll discover local Dutch farms, colonial taverns, and the arrival of the subway which transformed the neighborhood.

Along the way, we’ll hear tales of Prohibition-era speakeasies, gangland intrigue, cherished ice cream parlors, movie houses, and the lived experiences of immigrants from Ireland, the Dominican Republic, Japan, and beyond—each adding their voice to the story of The Dyckman.

So please joins us! Tuesday June 3rd 7:30pm at THE INWOOD FARM, 600 W.218th Street. It’s free to the public, but reservations are highly recommended. This is the final Lost Inwood event before our summer break—don’t miss it.

Don Rice