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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Sat, 17 May 2008
Volunteer Day
10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Date: Sat, 17 May 2008

If you love the Bartow-Pell grounds and want to help keep them beautiful, come out and participate in our biannual clean-up day! Light breakfast will be available. Bring gloves and wear sturdy shoes or boots, long sleeves, and long pants. Event coincides with New York City Parks Department's "It's My Park Day!"

Start time: 10:00 am

End time: 1:00 pm

Contact phone: (718) 885-1461

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

Sat, 17 May 2008
Family Workshop: Butter Churning
10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Date: Sat, 17 May 2008

Learn how people made butter back in colonial times and make some of your own to eat.

For ages 6-12 with an adult learning partner.

FREE but advanced registration is required.

Start time: 10:00 am

End time: 12:00 pm

Contact phone:

Location: Morris-Jumel Mansion Museum (65 Jumel Terrace at 160th Street)

Sat, 17 May 2008
Concert Series
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Date: Sat, 17 May 2008

Andrew Bolotowky on flute, David Bakamjian on cello, and Rebecca Pechefsky on harpsichord.

$15 per person, $12 members.

Advanced registration is required.

Start time: 3:00 pm

End time: 5:00 pm

Contact phone: (212) 923-8008

Location: Morris-Jumel Mansion (65 Jumel Terrace at 160th Street)

Sat, 17 May 2008
Hands-on History: The Little House and the Manor
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Date: Sat, 17 May 2008

Story time, activity, and craft based on a central historical theme.

FREE.

Start time: 12:00 pm

End time: 1:00 pm

Contact phone: (718) 206-0545

Location: King Manor Museum (150th Street and Jamaica Avenue)

Sat, 17 May 2008
It's My Park! Day Eco Fair
11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Date: Sat, 17 May 2008

Urban gardening, recycling, music, crafts, and family fun.

Start time: 11:00 am

End time: 4:00 pm

Contact phone: (718) 768-3195

Location: Old Stone House (3rd Street between 4th and 5th avenues)

Sat, 17 May 2008
Potato Planting Days
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Date: Sat, 17 May 2008

It's time to plant this fall's potato crop, so roll up your sleeves and get to work! Volunteer farmers of all ages can help spread manure, till soil, and plant potatoes and other garden vegetables. Then, wash up and churn fresh spring butter and sample it on cornbread made on-site over an open fire.

Start time: 1:00 pm

End time: 4:00 pm

Contact phone: (718) 789-2822

Location: Lefferts Historic House (Flatbush Avenue at Empire Boulevard)

Sun, 18 May 2008
Potato Planting Days
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Date: Sun, 18 May 2008

It's time to plant this fall's potato crop, so roll up your sleeves and get to work! Volunteer farmers of all ages can help spread manure, till soil, and plant potatoes and other garden vegetables. Then, wash up and churn fresh spring butter and sample it on cornbread made on-site over an open fire.

Start time: 1:00 pm

End time: 4:00 pm

Contact phone: (718) 789-2822

Location: Lefferts Historic House (Flatbush Avenue at Empire Boulevard)

Sun, 18 May 2008
Farmfest
11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Date: Sun, 18 May 2008

Celebrate the return of spring with a visit to the farm! Sheep shearing demonstrations, Dutch crafts and cultural exhibits, and spring plant sale. Hayrides, historic house and greenhouse tours, food, pony rides, and petting zoo.

$3.

Start time: 11:00 am

End time: 4:00 pm

Contact phone: (718) 347-3276

Location: Queens County Farm Museum (73-50 Little Neck Parkway)

Sun, 25 May 2008
Afternoon Tea in the Garden
1:30 pm

Date: Sun, 25 May 2008

Enjoy an elegant afternoon in the Merchant's House Museum's exquisite 19th-century style garden. Delicacies include dainty sandwiches, scones with clotted cream, and tempting sweets. Followed by a tour of the Museum.

$35 per person, $25 members.

Proceeds benefit the Museum's Historic Garden.

Seatings at 1:30 p.m. and 3:00 p.m.

Start time: 1:30 pm

End time:

Contact phone: (212) 777-1089

Location: Merchant's House Museum (29 East Fourth Street)

Sun, 25 May 2008
Afternoon Tea in the Garden
3:00 pm

Date: Sun, 25 May 2008

Enjoy an elegant afternoon in the Merchant's House Museum's exquisite 19th-century style garden. Delicacies include dainty sandwiches, scones with clotted cream, and tempting sweets. Followed by a tour of the Museum.

$35 per person, $25 members.

Proceeds benefit the Museum's Historic Garden.

Seatings at 1:30 p.m. and 3:00 p.m.

Start time: 3:00 pm

End time:

Contact phone: (212) 777-1089

Location: Merchant's House Museum (29 East Fourth Street)

Mon, 26 May 2008
Memorial Day
12:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Date: Mon, 26 May 2008

Lefferts Historic House will be open for visitors on Memorial Day!

Start time: 12:00 pm

End time: 5:00 pm

Contact phone: (718) 789-2822

Location: Lefferts Historic House (Flatbush Ave at Empire Boulevard)

Tue, 27 May 2008
Yoga in the Garden with Sydney MacInnis
8:45 am - 10:00 am

Date: Tue, 27 May 2008

Start your morning on Bartow-Pell's beautiful grounds with stretching and balancing postures, breath exercise, deep relaxation, and brief meditation for harmony of mind and body. Bring a mat or towel and wear comfortable clothing. Fee: $125/ $113 PAC and Bartow-Pell members for five sessions: May 27, June 3, 10, 17, and 24.

This event is sponsored jointly with the Pelham Art Center. Pre-registration is required to ensure there are enough people to have a class. Please call (914) 738-2525

Start time: 8:45 am

End time: 10:00 am

Contact phone: (914) 738-2525

Location: 895 Shore Road

Sat, 31 May 2008
Old Fashioned Fancy Fair & Charity Bazaar for the Merchant's House Museum
12:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Date: Sat, 31 May 2008

In addition to great bargains, shoppers will enjoy a carnival atmosphere as the Merchant's House Museum hosts a 19th-century style charity bazaar. Vintage fashion, books, music, DVDs, furnishings, art, and much more will be on sale. Free admission. Donations of gently used items gratefully accepted (tax-deductible). Call (212) 777-1089 before May 1.

Start time: 12:00 pm

End time: 6:00 pm

Contact phone: (212) 777-1089

Location: 29 East 4th Street

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