We present to you photos, courtsey of Meg from OuterB, from a tour of the Riker-Lent Homestead, one of the privately-owned historic houses of Queens. http://www.outerb.com/?p=704 For more info, see http://www.rikerhome.com/ (just remember not to believe everything you read on the Internet, especially about building dates).
From the Queens Tribune By JULIET WERNER Plans for the restoration of Bowne House and the construction of an adjoining visitor center were announced last Friday morning. Restoration began in 2000 but was put on hold when funding ran out. In the years since, the Bowne House Historical Society has raised $2.1 million, $700,000 from […]
From Merchant’s House Museum29 East Fourth StreetNew York, NY 10003212-777-1089www.merchantshouse.orgSaturday, September 15, 1:30 & 3 p.m.“Where Pinkies Find Their Purpose”: Afternoon Tea & TourStep back in time to enjoy a traditional afternoon tea in a true historic setting. You’ll learn about the golden age of tea drinking and indulge in dainty tea sandwiches, real Scottish […]
From Merchant’s House Museum29 East Fourth StreetNew York, NY 10003212-777-1089 www.merchantshouse.org Sunday, April 1, Noon to 5 pmNo April Foolin’, Admission Today is Free Be the first to take a tour of our new family-friendly exhibition, “Don’t Be Fooled”: A Mid-19th Century Mix Up. See if you can identify all the “hidden” objects. Then enjoy […]
Staten Island Historical Society at HISTORIC RICHMOND TOWN441 Clarke Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10306(718) 351-1611www.HistoricRichmondTown.org www.RichmondCountyFair.org PROGRAMS: TAVERN CONCERTSTwo shows every Saturday evening at 7:30 and 9:00 p.m.The cost is $15 per person, $12 for members of SIHSA mini-series of 4 concerts: $55/$44 for members of SIHSPrepaid reservations required – call 718-351-1611, Ext. 280 Saturday, […]
Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum895 Shore Road; Pelham Bay Park; Bronx, NY 10464Phone: 718-885-1461Website: www.bartowpellmansionmuseum.org The history of the site dates to 1654 when Englishman Thomas Pell purchased from the Siwanoy Indians 9,000 acres of what is now the Bronx and Lower Westchester. The Bartow-Pell home was built by Pell descendent, Robert Bartow, between 1836 and 1842. […]
