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| Lefferts Historic House 2nd Floor Tours |
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Date: February 5, 2012 On a guided tour, view significant artifacts from 19th century family life and walk into a fully furnished 1820s bedroom. Start time: 1:00 pm End time: 3:30 pm Contact phone: (718) 789-2822 Location: Lefferts Historic House (in Prospect Park) |
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| Guided Tour of the Merchant's House Museum |
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Date: February 6, 2012 Explore Manhattan's "best-preserved" (The New York Times) 19th-century home and learn about the domestic life of a prosperous merchant family from 1835 to 1865, as New York City transformed from seaport to thriving metropolis. You'll visit four floors (including the newly opened Servants Quarters) of this Federal and Greek Revival style row house — virtually complete with the family's original furnishings and decorative arts. Photographs by Bob Estremera. Start time: 2:00 pm End time: 3:00 pm Contact phone: (212) 777-1089 Location: Merchant's House Museum |
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| NYC Adventure Tours Presents: The Haunted Manhattan Tour |
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Date: February 8, 2012 Led by NYC licensed tour guide Andy Sydor, the comfortable two-hour ride (in a luxurious 14-passenger Mercedes Sprinter) stops at the house where Edgar Allen Poe penned some of his most chilling tales; a pair of firehouses haunted by tragic love affairs; the Dakota Building of John Lennon, Boris Karloff, and Rosemary’s Baby fame; McSorley’s Old Ale House, where Harry Houdini still makes occasional appearances; and much more! The tour winds up with a private visit inside the Merchant’s House Museum, where paranormal activity has been well documented for more than 75 years. Each guest will be provided with ghost hunting equipment, an EMF detector and temperature gauge. Photography (without flash) and digital video is welcome. Start time: 1:00 pm End time: 4:00 pm Contact phone: (718) 847-7121 Location: Chess Area (in Bryant Park) |
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| Guided Tour of the Merchant's House Museum |
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Date: February 9, 2012 Explore Manhattan's "best-preserved" (The New York Times) 19th-century home and learn about the domestic life of a prosperous merchant family from 1835 to 1865, as New York City transformed from seaport to thriving metropolis. You'll visit four floors (including the newly opened Servants Quarters) of this Federal and Greek Revival style row house — virtually complete with the family's original furnishings and decorative arts. Photographs by Bob Estremera. Start time: 2:00 pm End time: 3:00 pm Contact phone: (212) 777-1089 Location: Merchant's House Museum |
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| Guided Tour of the Merchant's House Museum |
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Date: February 10, 2012 Explore Manhattan's "best-preserved" (The New York Times) 19th-century home and learn about the domestic life of a prosperous merchant family from 1835 to 1865, as New York City transformed from seaport to thriving metropolis. You'll visit four floors (including the newly opened Servants Quarters) of this Federal and Greek Revival style row house — virtually complete with the family's original furnishings and decorative arts. Photographs by Bob Estremera. Start time: 2:00 pm End time: 3:00 pm Contact phone: (212) 777-1089 Location: Merchant's House Museum |
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| Lefferts Historic House 2nd Floor Tours |
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Date: February 11, 2012 On a guided tour, view significant artifacts from 19th century family life and walk into a fully furnished 1820s bedroom. Start time: 1:00 pm End time: 3:30 pm Contact phone: (718) 789-2822 Location: Lefferts Historic House (in Prospect Park) |
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| 4th Annual Chocolate Day: The Mystery of Chocolate |
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Date: February 11, 2012 Chocolate has always had a connection to the ritual of courtship. Celebrate the romance and mystery of “the food of the gods,” in our masquerade ball where history will come to life as you encounter the ladies of the house who will tell you about their intriguing lives. Start time: 3:00 pm End time: 5:00 pm Contact phone: (212) 923-8008 Location: Morris-Jumel Mansion (in Roger Morris Park) |
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| Lefferts Historic House 2nd Floor Tours |
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Date: February 12, 2012 On a guided tour, view significant artifacts from 19th century family life and walk into a fully furnished 1820s bedroom. Start time: 1:00 pm End time: 3:30 pm Contact phone: (718) 789-2822 Location: Lefferts Historic House (in Prospect Park) |
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| Guided Tour of the Merchant's House Museum |
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Date: February 13, 2012 Explore Manhattan's "best-preserved" (The New York Times) 19th-century home and learn about the domestic life of a prosperous merchant family from 1835 to 1865, as New York City transformed from seaport to thriving metropolis. You'll visit four floors (including the newly opened Servants Quarters) of this Federal and Greek Revival style row house — virtually complete with the family's original furnishings and decorative arts. Photographs by Bob Estremera. Start time: 2:00 pm End time: 3:00 pm Contact phone: (212) 777-1089 Location: Merchant's House Museum |
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| Concert: Love in the Parlors: A Valentine to the 19th Century |
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Date: February 14, 2012 Lush, romantic vocal music of the world's great 19th-century composers performed in the Museum's Greek revival double parlors. Bond Street Euterpean Singing Society singers Anthony Bellov, Rosalind Gnatt, Jane Rady and Dayle Vander Sande perform music by Rossini, Schubert, Liszt, Gounod, Mendelssohn, Strauss, Amy Beach, and more. Sweet. Start time: 7:00 pm End time: 8:15 pm Contact phone: (212)777-1089 Location: Merchant's House Museum |
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| NYC Adventure Tours Presents: The Haunted Manhattan Tour |
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Date: February 15, 2012 Led by NYC licensed tour guide Andy Sydor, the comfortable two-hour ride (in a luxurious 14-passenger Mercedes Sprinter) stops at the house where Edgar Allen Poe penned some of his most chilling tales; a pair of firehouses haunted by tragic love affairs; the Dakota Building of John Lennon, Boris Karloff, and Rosemary’s Baby fame; McSorley’s Old Ale House, where Harry Houdini still makes occasional appearances; and much more! The tour winds up with a private visit inside the Merchant’s House Museum, where paranormal activity has been well documented for more than 75 years. Each guest will be provided with ghost hunting equipment, an EMF detector and temperature gauge. Photography (without flash) and digital video is welcome. Start time: 1:00 pm End time: 4:00 pm Contact phone: (718) 847-7121 Location: Chess Area (in Bryant Park) |
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| Guided Tour of the Merchant's House Museum |
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Date: February 16, 2012 Explore Manhattan's "best-preserved" (The New York Times) 19th-century home and learn about the domestic life of a prosperous merchant family from 1835 to 1865, as New York City transformed from seaport to thriving metropolis. You'll visit four floors (including the newly opened Servants Quarters) of this Federal and Greek Revival style row house — virtually complete with the family's original furnishings and decorative arts. Photographs by Bob Estremera. Start time: 2:00 pm End time: 3:00 pm Contact phone: (212) 777-1089 Location: Merchant's House Museum |
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| Guided Tour of the Merchant's House Museum |
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Date: February 17, 2012 Explore Manhattan's "best-preserved" (The New York Times) 19th-century home and learn about the domestic life of a prosperous merchant family from 1835 to 1865, as New York City transformed from seaport to thriving metropolis. You'll visit four floors (including the newly opened Servants Quarters) of this Federal and Greek Revival style row house — virtually complete with the family's original furnishings and decorative arts. Photographs by Bob Estremera. Start time: 2:00 pm End time: 3:00 pm Contact phone: (212) 777-1089 Location: Merchant's House Museum |
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| George Washington's Birthday Celebration |
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Date: February 18, 2012 Celebrate George Washington’s Birthday with us! Tour the Mansion, create a birthday card for Washington, try on colonial costumes and participate in a scavenger hunt. For all ages. FREE and no advanced registration is required. Start time: 11:00 am End time: 4:00 pm Contact phone: (212) 923-8008 Location: Morris-Jumel Mansion (in Roger Morris Park) |
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| Lefferts Historic House 2nd Floor Tours |
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Date: February 18, 2012 On a guided tour, view significant artifacts from 19th century family life and walk into a fully furnished 1820s bedroom. Start time: 1:00 pm End time: 3:30 pm Contact phone: (718) 789-2822 Location: Lefferts Historic House (in Prospect Park) |
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| Lecture: Investigating "Manhattan's Most Haunted House" |
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Date: February 18, 2012 Join Dan Sturges, paranormal researcher extraordinaire, as he explains the methodology and best practices of "ghost hunting” – and shares some of the remarkable, but inexplicable, occurrences during five years of investigations at the Merchant's House Museum, "Manhattan's Most Haunted House" (The New York Times). Start time: 7:00 pm End time: Contact phone: (212) 777-1089 Location: Merchant's House Museum |
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| Lefferts Historic House 2nd Floor Tours |
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Date: February 19, 2012 On a guided tour, view significant artifacts from 19th century family life and walk into a fully furnished 1820s bedroom. Start time: 1:00 pm End time: 3:30 pm Contact phone: (718) 789-2822 Location: Lefferts Historic House (in Prospect Park) |
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| Guided Tour of the Merchant's House Museum |
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Date: February 20, 2012 Explore Manhattan's "best-preserved" (The New York Times) 19th-century home and learn about the domestic life of a prosperous merchant family from 1835 to 1865, as New York City transformed from seaport to thriving metropolis. You'll visit four floors (including the newly opened Servants Quarters) of this Federal and Greek Revival style row house — virtually complete with the family's original furnishings and decorative arts. Photographs by Bob Estremera. Start time: 2:00 pm End time: 3:00 pm Contact phone: (212) 777-1089 Location: Merchant's House Museum |
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| Adventures in Time Winter Break Mini-Camp: Happy 280th Birthday George |
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Date: February 21, 2012 Come to Van Cortlandt House Museum this February and embark on an adventure back in time as we salute General George Washington at our Adventures in Time Winter Break Mini-Camp. Your child will learn about the Van Cortlandt family as we celebrate all things George.
Children will travel in time back to the early years of the Revolutionary War and experience the life of a soldier in General George Washington’s army. They will craft a paper cocked hat and sign enlistment papers into the army using a quill pen and ink. Outdoor activities such as military drill, and reconnaissance, are also part of the action depending on the weather. We’ll study Washington’s Rules of Civility and hold a festive birthday celebration for the General.
Camp is lead by Van Cortlandt House Museum’s professional staff and talented living history volunteers. Daily activities for Adventures in Time Winter Break Mini-Camp are designed in keeping with New York State 4th grade curriculum standards and are appropriate for children ages 6 - 12.
Winter Break Mini-Camp is open to all children with a sense of adventure who will complete 2nd, 3rd, 4th or 5th grade (or the equivalent) in June of 2012. We encourage early enrollment, as camp space is limited and on a first-come, first-serve basis. Children are not required to attend all three days. Camp Dates & Times February 21, 22. 23, 2012
10:00 am - 3:00 pm each day Start time: 10:00 am End time: 3:00 pm Contact phone: (718) 543-3344 Location: Van Cortlandt House Museum (in Van Cortlandt Park) |
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| Black History Month Family Program: Swing Dancing at MJM |
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Date: February 21, 2012 Learn about the great tradition of swing dancing and the diverse groups of people that developed, taught and performed in Harlem. The program will include a tour of the museum, a swing dance lesson and light refreshments will be served. This event is free, but advance registration is required. Call 212-923-8008 to register.
Start time: 11:00 am End time: 12:00 pm Contact phone: 212-923-8008 Location: Morris-Jumel Mansion (in Roger Morris Park) |
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| Adventures in Time Winter Break Mini-Camp: Happy 280th Birthday George |
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Date: February 22, 2012 Come to Van Cortlandt House Museum this February and embark on an adventure back in time as we salute General George Washington at our Adventures in Time Winter Break Mini-Camp. Your child will learn about the Van Cortlandt family as we celebrate all things George.
Children will travel in time back to the early years of the Revolutionary War and experience the life of a soldier in General George Washington’s army. They will craft a paper cocked hat and sign enlistment papers into the army using a quill pen and ink. Outdoor activities such as military drill, and reconnaissance, are also part of the action depending on the weather. We’ll study Washington’s Rules of Civility and hold a festive birthday celebration for the General.
Camp is lead by Van Cortlandt House Museum’s professional staff and talented living history volunteers. Daily activities for Adventures in Time Winter Break Mini-Camp are designed in keeping with New York State 4th grade curriculum standards and are appropriate for children ages 6 - 12.
Winter Break Mini-Camp is open to all children with a sense of adventure who will complete 2nd, 3rd, 4th or 5th grade (or the equivalent) in June of 2012. We encourage early enrollment, as camp space is limited and on a first-come, first-serve basis. Children are not required to attend all three days. Camp Dates & Times February 21, 22. 23, 2012
10:00 am - 3:00 pm each day Start time: 10:00 am End time: 3:00 pm Contact phone: (718) 543-3344 Location: Van Cortlandt House Museum (in Van Cortlandt Park) |
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| NYC Adventure Tours Presents: The Haunted Manhattan Tour |
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Date: February 22, 2012 Led by NYC licensed tour guide Andy Sydor, the comfortable two-hour ride (in a luxurious 14-passenger Mercedes Sprinter) stops at the house where Edgar Allen Poe penned some of his most chilling tales; a pair of firehouses haunted by tragic love affairs; the Dakota Building of John Lennon, Boris Karloff, and Rosemary’s Baby fame; McSorley’s Old Ale House, where Harry Houdini still makes occasional appearances; and much more! The tour winds up with a private visit inside the Merchant’s House Museum, where paranormal activity has been well documented for more than 75 years. Each guest will be provided with ghost hunting equipment, an EMF detector and temperature gauge. Photography (without flash) and digital video is welcome. Start time: 1:00 pm End time: 4:00 pm Contact phone: (718) 847-7121 Location: Chess Area (in Bryant Park) |
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| Adventures in Time Winter Break Mini-Camp: Happy 280th Birthday George |
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Date: February 23, 2012 Come to Van Cortlandt House Museum this February and embark on an adventure back in time as we salute General George Washington at our Adventures in Time Winter Break Mini-Camp. Your child will learn about the Van Cortlandt family as we celebrate all things George.
Children will travel in time back to the early years of the Revolutionary War and experience the life of a soldier in General George Washington’s army. They will craft a paper cocked hat and sign enlistment papers into the army using a quill pen and ink. Outdoor activities such as military drill, and reconnaissance, are also part of the action depending on the weather. We’ll study Washington’s Rules of Civility and hold a festive birthday celebration for the General.
Camp is lead by Van Cortlandt House Museum’s professional staff and talented living history volunteers. Daily activities for Adventures in Time Winter Break Mini-Camp are designed in keeping with New York State 4th grade curriculum standards and are appropriate for children ages 6 - 12.
Winter Break Mini-Camp is open to all children with a sense of adventure who will complete 2nd, 3rd, 4th or 5th grade (or the equivalent) in June of 2012. We encourage early enrollment, as camp space is limited and on a first-come, first-serve basis. Children are not required to attend all three days. Camp Dates & Times February 21, 22. 23, 2012
10:00 am - 3:00 pm each day Start time: 10:00 am End time: 3:00 pm Contact phone: (718) 543-3344 Location: Van Cortlandt House Museum (in Van Cortlandt Park) |
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| Guided Tour of the Merchant's House Museum |
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Date: February 23, 2012 Explore Manhattan's "best-preserved" (The New York Times) 19th-century home and learn about the domestic life of a prosperous merchant family from 1835 to 1865, as New York City transformed from seaport to thriving metropolis. You'll visit four floors (including the newly opened Servants Quarters) of this Federal and Greek Revival style row house — virtually complete with the family's original furnishings and decorative arts. Photographs by Bob Estremera. Start time: 2:00 pm End time: 3:00 pm Contact phone: (212) 777-1089 Location: Merchant's House Museum |
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| Guided Tour of the Merchant's House Museum |
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Date: February 24, 2012 Explore Manhattan's "best-preserved" (The New York Times) 19th-century home and learn about the domestic life of a prosperous merchant family from 1835 to 1865, as New York City transformed from seaport to thriving metropolis. You'll visit four floors (including the newly opened Servants Quarters) of this Federal and Greek Revival style row house — virtually complete with the family's original furnishings and decorative arts. Photographs by Bob Estremera. Start time: 2:00 pm End time: 3:00 pm Contact phone: (212) 777-1089 Location: Merchant's House Museum |
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| Black History Month Family Program: Swing Dancing at MJM |
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Date: February 25, 2012 Learn about the great tradition of swing dancing and the diverse groups of people that developed, taught and performed in Harlem. The program will include a tour of the museum, a swing dance lesson and light refreshments will be served. This event is free but advance registration is required. Call (212) 923-8008 to register.
Start time: 1:00 pm End time: 2:00 pm Contact phone: (212) 923-8008 Location: Morris-Jumel Mansion (in Roger Morris Park) |
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| Lefferts Historic House 2nd Floor Tours |
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Date: February 25, 2012 On a guided tour, view significant artifacts from 19th century family life and walk into a fully furnished 1820s bedroom. Start time: 1:00 pm End time: 3:30 pm Contact phone: (718) 789-2822 Location: Lefferts Historic House (in Prospect Park) |
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| Lefferts Historic House 2nd Floor Tours |
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Date: February 26, 2012 On a guided tour, view significant artifacts from 19th century family life and walk into a fully furnished 1820s bedroom. Start time: 1:00 pm End time: 3:30 pm Contact phone: (718) 789-2822 Location: Lefferts Historic House (in Prospect Park) |
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| Guided Tour of the Merchant's House Museum |
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Date: February 27, 2012 Explore Manhattan's "best-preserved" (The New York Times) 19th-century home and learn about the domestic life of a prosperous merchant family from 1835 to 1865, as New York City transformed from seaport to thriving metropolis. You'll visit four floors (including the newly opened Servants Quarters) of this Federal and Greek Revival style row house — virtually complete with the family's original furnishings and decorative arts. Photographs by Bob Estremera. Start time: 2:00 pm End time: 3:00 pm Contact phone: (212) 777-1089 Location: Merchant's House Museum |
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| NYC Adventure Tours Presents: The Haunted Manhattan Tour |
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Date: February 29, 2012 Led by NYC licensed tour guide Andy Sydor, the comfortable two-hour ride (in a luxurious 14-passenger Mercedes Sprinter) stops at the house where Edgar Allen Poe penned some of his most chilling tales; a pair of firehouses haunted by tragic love affairs; the Dakota Building of John Lennon, Boris Karloff, and Rosemary’s Baby fame; McSorley’s Old Ale House, where Harry Houdini still makes occasional appearances; and much more! The tour winds up with a private visit inside the Merchant’s House Museum, where paranormal activity has been well documented for more than 75 years. Each guest will be provided with ghost hunting equipment, an EMF detector and temperature gauge. Photography (without flash) and digital video is welcome. Start time: 1:00 pm End time: 4:00 pm Contact phone: (718) 847-7121 Location: Chess Area (in Bryant Park) |
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| Guided Tour of the Merchant's House Museum |
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Date: March 1, 2012 Explore Manhattan's "best-preserved" (The New York Times) 19th-century home and learn about the domestic life of a prosperous merchant family from 1835 to 1865, as New York City transformed from seaport to thriving metropolis. You'll visit four floors (including the newly opened Servants Quarters) of this Federal and Greek Revival style row house — virtually complete with the family's original furnishings and decorative arts. Photographs by Bob Estremera. Start time: 2:00 pm End time: 3:00 pm Contact phone: (212) 777-1089 Location: Merchant's House Museum |
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