The kitchen is the heart of the home and we’re opening ours to you…
…along with our parlours, living rooms,
dining rooms, decks–
and even some spots in between.
Don’t miss this once-a-year chance
to step inside the much sought-after townhouses
and brownstones of Historic Central Harlem.
Sunday, June 8, 2008 11 AM – 4 PM
Our Tour & Taste Specials of the Day include:
11 AM to 4 PM The Self-Guided Tour of Homes and Churches. Catch the hot art scene at our local galleries. Enjoy the fare at any of our over 75 (that’s right!)
neighborhood eateries.
12 noon to 3 PM
Samplings from a Harlem BBQ
12 noon & 2 PM Guided Architectural Walking Tour
with Harlem historian, John Reddick
1 PM & 3 PM
Guided Walking Tour of Marcus Garvey Park,
the Historic Fire Watch Tower and Acropolis with
community historian, Valerie Jo Bradley
Tickets: $25, $20 in advance
Three ways to purchase tickets in advance
1. Web.Click here to visit us on the web and use a credit card. Tickets purchased online will be held at Will Call at the Tour Start outside the Pelham Fritz Community Center for pick the day of the Tour.
2. Mail. Send us your name, address, e-mail, the number of tickets ($20 each) requested along with cash, check or money order made payable to MMPCIA and a self-addressed, stamped envelope to: MMPCIA, PO Box 3270, New York, NY 10027. Your tickets will be mailed up until May 28th. Orders received after May 28th will be held at Will Call at the Tour Start outside the Pelham Fritz Community Center.
3. In person. At our May General Meeting, Tuesday, May 20, at 7 PM in the Rice High School Library, 74 West 124 Street, SE corner of Lenox Avenue. Or email us at <[email protected]> to make other arrangements.
Tour Start: Pelham Fritz Community Center, Marcus Garvey Park, 18 Mount Morris Park West (aka Fifth Avenue) and West 122 Street
In the Event of Rain: The Tour goes on rain or shine
Nearest Subways: 2/3, A/B/C/D AND 4/5/6 to 125th Street
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About MMPCIA
MMPCIA is a 501 (c) (3) not-for-profit neighborhood preservation organization committed to ensuring the historic character and the revitalization in and around the Mount Morris Park Historic District. We believe that together, our united efforts can have a greater impact than the isolated individual or smaller group efforts.
