Historic House Trust - New York City Historic House Trust of New York City a not-for-profi t organization was created in 1989 to preserve and promote the historic houses located in New York City parks. Working in partnership with the City of New York Parks & Recreation, the goal of the Trust is to provide new levels of attention, support and specialized care to benefi t these museums.
  
 
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Thu, 11 Mar 2010
Winter Lecture Series: Hired Help, High Society, and the High Seas - Glimpses of Life in the 19th Century

Date: Thu, 11 Mar 2010

Carol Wallace dishes up real-life tales of wealth and marriage, sex and snobbery, and the American heiresses who swapped dollars for titles in the throes of late 19th-century anglomania. Registration requested.

Start time: 7:00 pm

End time:

Contact phone: (718) 885-1461

Location: Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum (895 Shore Road)

Sat, 13 Mar 2010
Lefferts Historic House: Second Floor Tour

Date: Sat, 13 Mar 2010

View significant artifacts from 19th century family life and walk into a fully furnished 1820s bedroom. There will be tours every half hour.

Start time: 2:00 pm

End time: 3:30 pm

Contact phone: (718) 789-2822

Location: Lefferts Historic House, Prospect Park

Sat, 13 Mar 2010
Early American Crafts & Games

Date: Sat, 13 Mar 2010

Imagine yourself into the past. Learn games, pastimes and tasks that were common 150 years ago at the Lefferts Historic House!

Start time: 2:30 pm

End time: 3:30 pm

Contact phone: (718) 789-2822

Location: Lefferts Historic House, Prospect Park (Willink entrance, at the intersection of Flatbush Avenue and Empire Boulevard)

Sat, 13 Mar 2010
Teen Photography Workshop

Date: Sat, 13 Mar 2010

Teens will work on independent projects for a variety of photo contests.

Start time: 1:30 pm

End time: 4:30 pm

Contact phone: (718) 816-4506

Location: 2 Hylan Boulevard

Sat, 13 Mar 2010
Volunteer Garden Clean-Up Day

Date: Sat, 13 Mar 2010

Help us keep the garden and grounds of Bartow-Pell Mansion looking beautiful. Roll up your sleeves and don your gardening gloves at our Volunteer Garden Clean-up Day. Light breakfast available. Please bring gloves and wear sturdy shoes. Rain date Sunday, March 14.

Start time: 10:00 am

End time: 1:00 pm

Contact phone: (718) 885-1461

Location: Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum (895 Shore Road)

Sun, 14 Mar 2010
Lefferts Historic House: Second Floor Tour

Date: Sun, 14 Mar 2010

View significant artifacts from 19th century family life and walk into a fully furnished 1820s bedroom. There will be tours every half hour.

Start time: 2:00 pm

End time: 3:30 pm

Contact phone: (718) 789-2822

Location: Lefferts Historic House, Prospect Park

Sun, 14 Mar 2010
Early American Crafts & Games

Date: Sun, 14 Mar 2010

Imagine yourself into the past. Learn games, pastimes and tasks that were common 150 years ago at the Lefferts Historic House!

Start time: 2:30 pm

End time: 3:30 pm

Contact phone: (718) 789-2822

Location: Lefferts Historic House, Prospect Park (Willink entrance, at the intersection of Flatbush Avenue and Empire Boulevard)

Thu, 18 Mar 2010
Winter Lecture Series: Hired Help, High Society, and the High Seas - Glimpses of Life in the 19th Century

Date: Thu, 18 Mar 2010

Richard Zacks describes the thrilling saga of Captain William Eaton, who battled Barbary Coast pirates at the behest of President Thomas Jefferson. Covert missions, exotic lands, and political intrigue in the first decade of the 19th century. Registration requested.

Start time: 7:00 pm

End time:

Contact phone: (718) 885-1461

Location: Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum (895 Shore Road)

Sat, 20 Mar 2010
Lefferts Historic House: Second Floor Tour

Date: Sat, 20 Mar 2010

View significant artifacts from 19th century family life and walk into a fully furnished 1820s bedroom. There will be tours every half hour.

Start time: 2:00 pm

End time: 3:30 pm

Contact phone: (718) 789-2822

Location: Lefferts Historic House, Prospect Park

Sat, 20 Mar 2010
Early American Crafts & Games

Date: Sat, 20 Mar 2010

Imagine yourself into the past. Learn games, pastimes and tasks that were common 150 years ago at the Lefferts Historic House!

Start time: 2:30 pm

End time: 3:30 pm

Contact phone: (718) 789-2822

Location: Lefferts Historic House, Prospect Park (Willink entrance, at the intersection of Flatbush Avenue and Empire Boulevard)

Sat, 20 Mar 2010
Pysanky Ukrainian Easter Egg Workshop

Date: Sat, 20 Mar 2010

Pysanky are Ukrainian Easter eggs decorated with a wax-resist technique. Learn the time-honored art of creating these intricately patterned eggs at this afternoon workshop. Recommended for mature 14-year-olds and up. Class involves handling hot wax and permanent dyes so dress appropriately. Please bring lunch, as only light refreshments will be provided.

Start time: 11:00 am

End time: 3:30 pm

Contact phone: (718) 885-1461

Location: Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum (895 Shore Road)

Sun, 21 Mar 2010
Lefferts Historic House: Second Floor Tour

Date: Sun, 21 Mar 2010

View significant artifacts from 19th century family life and walk into a fully furnished 1820s bedroom. There will be tours every half hour.

Start time: 2:00 pm

End time: 3:30 pm

Contact phone: (718) 789-2822

Location: Lefferts Historic House, Prospect Park

Sun, 21 Mar 2010
Early American Crafts & Games

Date: Sun, 21 Mar 2010

Imagine yourself into the past. Learn games, pastimes and tasks that were common 150 years ago at the Lefferts Historic House!

Start time: 2:30 pm

End time: 3:30 pm

Contact phone: (718) 789-2822

Location: Lefferts Historic House, Prospect Park (Willink entrance, at the intersection of Flatbush Avenue and Empire Boulevard)

Sat, 27 Mar 2010
Lefferts Historic House: Second Floor Tour

Date: Sat, 27 Mar 2010

View significant artifacts from 19th century family life and walk into a fully furnished 1820s bedroom. There will be tours every half hour.

Start time: 2:00 pm

End time: 3:30 pm

Contact phone: (718) 789-2822

Location: Lefferts Historic House, Prospect Park

Sat, 27 Mar 2010
Early American Crafts & Games

Date: Sat, 27 Mar 2010

Imagine yourself into the past. Learn games, pastimes and tasks that were common 150 years ago at the Lefferts Historic House!

Start time: 2:30 pm

End time: 3:30 pm

Contact phone: (718) 789-2822

Location: Lefferts Historic House, Prospect Park (Willink entrance, at the intersection of Flatbush Avenue and Empire Boulevard)

Sat, 27 Mar 2010
Easter Egg Hunt

Date: Sat, 27 Mar 2010

This is one day when it’s okay to put all your eggs in one basket! Hunt for eggs in the mansion's formal garden, tap your talents at the arts and crafts table, or have your photo taken with the Easter Bunny. Light refreshments offered. Please bring your own basket. Appropriate for children ages 2-12.

Start time: 10:30 am

End time: 1:00 pm

Contact phone: (718) 885-1461

Location: Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum (895 Shore Road)

Sun, 28 Mar 2010
Lefferts Historic House: Second Floor Tour

Date: Sun, 28 Mar 2010

View significant artifacts from 19th century family life and walk into a fully furnished 1820s bedroom. There will be tours every half hour.

Start time: 2:00 pm

End time: 3:30 pm

Contact phone: (718) 789-2822

Location: Lefferts Historic House, Prospect Park

Sun, 28 Mar 2010
Early American Crafts & Games

Date: Sun, 28 Mar 2010

Imagine yourself into the past. Learn games, pastimes and tasks that were common 150 years ago at the Lefferts Historic House!

Start time: 2:30 pm

End time: 3:30 pm

Contact phone: (718) 789-2822

Location: Lefferts Historic House, Prospect Park (Willink entrance, at the intersection of Flatbush Avenue and Empire Boulevard)

Mon, 29 Mar 2010
Spring Sprouts

Date: Mon, 29 Mar 2010

Make your own pot of herbs to take home using newspaper, soil, and seeds. And help us get the Lefferts garden ready for spring.

Start time: 1:00 pm

End time: 3:00 pm

Contact phone: (718) 789-2822

Location: Lefferts Historic House(inside the Park's Willink Entrance, at the intersection of Flatbush and Ocean Avenues and Empire Boulevard)

Tue, 30 Mar 2010
Spring Sprouts

Date: Tue, 30 Mar 2010

Make your own pot of herbs to take home using newspaper, soil, and seeds. And help us get the Lefferts garden ready for spring.

Start time: 1:00 pm

End time: 3:00 pm

Contact phone: (718) 789-2822

Location: Lefferts Historic House(inside the Park's Willink Entrance, at the intersection of Flatbush and Ocean Avenues and Empire Boulevard)

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