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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T130000
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SUMMARY:Lewis Latimer's 178th Birthday Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Join the Lewis Latimer House in celebrating Lewis Latimer’s life and contributions on Saturday\, September 19 from 1:00pm to 4:00pm. \n\n\n\nThis annual free event features lively performances\, games and exciting STEAM activities for the whole family! Let’s come together to honor the remarkable life of Lewis Latimer and his passion for science\, technology\, engineering\, art\, and math (STEAM).
URL:https://historichousetrust.org/calendar-event/lewis-latimers-178th-birthday-celebration/
LOCATION:Lewis Latimer House\, 34-41 137th St\, Flushing\, NY\, 10037\, United States
CATEGORIES:Queens
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lewis Latimer House":MAILTO:info@lewislatimerhouse.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T183000
DTSTAMP:20260709T220049
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SUMMARY:America250: Staten Island Philharmonic Concert in the Park
DESCRIPTION:As part of the Conference House’s America250 series\, this outdoor concert celebrates the nation’s 250th anniversary through music and community.   \n\n\n\nThe Staten Island Philharmonic presents an outdoor concert at the conclusion of the 1776 Peace Conference Celebration and Reenactment with a celebratory program of American orchestral music. Set in a scenic park environment\, the performance offers a reflective yet uplifting musical experience honoring the nation’s 250th anniversary.
URL:https://historichousetrust.org/calendar-event/si-philharmonic-concert-in-the-park/
LOCATION:Conference House\, 7455 Hylan Boulevard\, Staten Island\, New York\, 10307\, United States
CATEGORIES:Staten Island
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ORGANIZER;CN="Conference House":MAILTO:admin@conferencehouse.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T153000
DTSTAMP:20260709T220049
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SUMMARY:1776 Peace Conference Celebration & Reenactment at the Conference House
DESCRIPTION:As part of the Conference House’s America250 series\, this signature event commemorates the nation’s 250th anniversary at the very site where history unfolded.   \n\n\n\nThis signature America250 event commemorates the historic 1776 Peace Conference with a full-day public program featuring a live reenactment of the negotiations\, bringing to life the diplomatic tensions and conversations that shaped the Revolutionary era. In addition to the reenactment\, visitors will experience immersive 18th-century demonstrations\, including period-appropriate crafts\, military drills\, domestic life activities\, and interpretive presentations that illuminate daily life during the Revolutionary period. Interactive educational programming and family-friendly activities will further engage audiences in exploring the political and social context of 1776. This cornerstone event of the America250 series offers a dynamic\, hands-on opportunity to connect with the nation’s founding history on the very site where it unfolded. \n\n\n\n11:00 A.M. – Opening Ceremony featuring the Staten Island Bagpipers and a reading of the Declaration of Independence \n\n\n\n1:00 P.M. – Peace Conference Reenactment featuring Benjamin Franklin\, John Adams\, Edward Rutledge\, and Admiral Lord Howe \n\n\n\nEnjoy a full day of history\, tradition\, and family fun\, including: \n\n\n\n\nSnack stand\n\n\n\nOutdoor museum displays\n\n\n\n18th-century crafts and trade demonstrations (print shop\, tin smith\, woodworking\, spinners\, quilters)\n\n\n\nColonial music\n\n\n\nAuxiliary open-hearth cooking demonstrations with free recipes\n\n\n\nColonial kitchen garden\n\n\n\nChildren’s activities\n\n\n\nConference House Gift Shop
URL:https://historichousetrust.org/calendar-event/the-1776-peace-conference-reenactment/
LOCATION:Conference House\, 7455 Hylan Boulevard\, Staten Island\, New York\, 10307\, United States
CATEGORIES:Staten Island
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ORGANIZER;CN="Conference House":MAILTO:admin@conferencehouse.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260907T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260907T193000
DTSTAMP:20260709T220049
CREATED:20260606T170852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260606T170853Z
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SUMMARY:Handwriting the Constitution
DESCRIPTION:Join Old Stone House’s Director of Education\, Margaret Weber\, for a session of Handwriting the Constitution. \n\n\n\nHandwriting the Constitution is a social art project begun in 2017 by artist Morgan O’Hara. It invites people from all walks of life to meet in public spaces to handwrite the US Constitution or other documents written to protect human rights and freedoms. This art practice was created so that people will know their rights\, deepen their understanding of laws created to protect these rights\, and to help resist negative thinking. To date approximately 2000 people have participated\, both nationally and internationally. \n\n\n\nThe goal of this art practice is to encourage people to hold their own Handwriting sessions on a recurring basis; to create a physical and psychological space that explores the practice of concentrated writing as an art form\, and a process designed to bring people together in a quiet and calming way\, all by focusing on human rights. It has been identified as a powerful and transformative form of activism for introverts. \n\n\n\nParticipants are welcome to work on their own journey through the U.S. Constitution\, but are welcome to explore other documents of freedom such as the U.N. Declaration of Human Rights. \n\n\n\nCopies of both documents will be available for reference. \n\n\n\nEmail education@theoldstonehouse.org for more info
URL:https://historichousetrust.org/calendar-event/handwriting-the-constitution/
LOCATION:Old Stone House & Washington Park\, 336 3rd Street\, Brooklyn\, New York\, 11215\, United States
CATEGORIES:Brooklyn
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ORGANIZER;CN="Old Stone House & Washington Park":MAILTO:info@theoldstonehouse.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260827T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260827T193000
DTSTAMP:20260709T220049
CREATED:20260606T173607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260606T173608Z
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SUMMARY:Battle of Brooklyn Walking Tour: Grand Army Plaza to Old Stone House
DESCRIPTION:Follow the footsteps of the revolutionaries! \n\n\n\nThis tour meets up at Grand Army Plaza and traces the path of retreat of the Continental soldiers who fought in the Battle of Brooklyn on August 27\, 1776. \n\n\n\nEnd at the Old Stone House and Washington Park for a light snack and private gallery tour at the site of the final stand-off.
URL:https://historichousetrust.org/calendar-event/battle-of-brooklyn-walking-tour-grand-army-plaza-to-old-stone-house-2/
LOCATION:Old Stone House & Washington Park\, 336 3rd Street\, Brooklyn\, New York\, 11215\, United States
CATEGORIES:Brooklyn
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ORGANIZER;CN="Old Stone House & Washington Park":MAILTO:info@theoldstonehouse.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260822T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260822T143000
DTSTAMP:20260709T220049
CREATED:20260605T030648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260605T143634Z
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SUMMARY:Journey to the 1776 Peace Conference Lecture by Dr. Phillip Papas at the Conference House
DESCRIPTION:As part of the Conference House’s America250 series\, this lecture explores the historical roots of the nation during its 250th anniversary.   \n\n\n\nJoin Dr. Phillip Papas\, historian and professor at Union College of Union County New Jersey (UCNJ)\, for an engaging lecture exploring the events leading to the 1776 Peace Conference and Staten Island’s unique role in early American diplomacy. This program provides historical insight into the negotiation efforts during the Revolutionary era and sets the stage for what happened at this historic site.
URL:https://historichousetrust.org/calendar-event/journey-to-the-1776-peace-conference-lecture-by-dr-phillip-papas/
LOCATION:Conference House\, 7455 Hylan Boulevard\, Staten Island\, New York\, 10307\, United States
CATEGORIES:Staten Island
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ORGANIZER;CN="Conference House":MAILTO:admin@conferencehouse.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260822T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260822T160000
DTSTAMP:20260709T220049
CREATED:20260605T030823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T222238Z
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SUMMARY:"Choosing Freedom" Exhibition Opening
DESCRIPTION:As part of the Conference House’s America250 series\, this exhibition marks the nation’s 250th anniversary by exploring stories of freedom and identity. Opening day for the Conference House exhibition “Choosing Freedom\,” which explores the Revolutionary War era through the stories of individuals who shaped the struggle for independence. The exhibit highlights local and national narratives connected to liberty\, identity\, and the founding of the United States\, offering an immersive experience for visitors of all ages.   The exhibit will be on display in the Conference House Visitor’s Center through December 13th.
URL:https://historichousetrust.org/calendar-event/exhibit-opening-choosing-freedom/
LOCATION:Conference House\, 7455 Hylan Boulevard\, Staten Island\, New York\, 10307\, United States
CATEGORIES:Staten Island
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ORGANIZER;CN="Conference House":MAILTO:admin@conferencehouse.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260822T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260822T140000
DTSTAMP:20260709T220049
CREATED:20260605T151434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260606T164419Z
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SUMMARY:Maryland 400 Remembrance Ceremony & Battle of Brooklyn Living History
DESCRIPTION:August 27\, 2026 marks the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Brooklyn. \n\n\n\nOld Stone House & Washington Park partners with the Society of the Cincinnati of Maryland\, the Sons of the American Revolution Battle of Brooklyn Chapter\, and the Michael A. Rawley American Legion Post to commemorate the Battle of Brooklyn. \n\n\n\nThis event includes reenactor regiments from the Battle of Brooklyn\, battle strategies and daily life during the Revolutionary War\, historical costumers\, live music\, and a scavenger hunt along the Gowanus Road to The Green-Wood Cemetery (today’s 5th Avenue).
URL:https://historichousetrust.org/calendar-event/250th-commemoration-battle-of-broolyn/
LOCATION:Old Stone House & Washington Park\, 336 3rd Street\, Brooklyn\, New York\, 11215\, United States
CATEGORIES:Brooklyn
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ORGANIZER;CN="Old Stone House & Washington Park":MAILTO:info@theoldstonehouse.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260822T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260822T120000
DTSTAMP:20260709T220049
CREATED:20260606T040948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260606T040949Z
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SUMMARY:Battle of Brooklyn 250th Anniversary Reenactment
DESCRIPTION:Join the Prospect Park Alliance\, the Old Stone House of Brooklyn\, and the Brigade of the American Revolution to commemorate the 250th Anniversary of the Battle of Brooklyn\, the largest battle of the American War for Independence. Enjoy a re-enactment of the historic Battle of Brooklyn following the footsteps of the soldiers who fought in this historic military event\, from the Long Meadow in Prospect Park down 3rd Street to the Old Stone House.
URL:https://historichousetrust.org/calendar-event/battle-of-brooklyn-250th-anniversary-reenactment/
LOCATION:Old Stone House & Washington Park\, 336 3rd Street\, Brooklyn\, New York\, 11215\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lefferts Historic House":MAILTO:info@prospectpark.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T160000
DTSTAMP:20260709T220049
CREATED:20260708T152856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260708T152858Z
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SUMMARY:Celebrate 250 Years of American Independence with Bowne House
DESCRIPTION:Join for an afternoon of historical fun at Bowne House as we celebrate the 250th Anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence! Enjoy guided tours of Bowne House\, create a patriotic craft\, play games in the garden\, and sip on refreshing beverages. \n\n\n\nAll Day In the Garden:\n\n\n\n\nEnjoy refreshing beverages on a seat in our lovely garden.\n\n\n\nAt our craft table\, create a patriotic keepsake to commemorate this historic anniversary. The craft project is appropriate for kids (and adults!) of all ages.\n\n\n\nTry your hand at family-friendly outdoor games including “Ball & Cup” and toy hoops!\n\n\n\n\nAdmission: $12 General ; $10 Student (with a valid high school or college I.D.) ; $5 Children 14 years old and under ; $5 Member of Bowne House Historical Society
URL:https://historichousetrust.org/calendar-event/celebrate-250-years-of-american-independence-with-bowne-house-2/
LOCATION:Bowne House\, 37-01 Bowne Street\, Flushing\, New York\, 11354\, United States
CATEGORIES:Queens
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Bowne House Historical Society":MAILTO:bownehouseoffice@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260809T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260809T130000
DTSTAMP:20260709T220049
CREATED:20260606T173441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260606T173443Z
UID:22976-1786273200-1786280400@historichousetrust.org
SUMMARY:Battle of Brooklyn Walking Tour: Grand Army Plaza to Old Stone House
DESCRIPTION:Follow the footsteps of the revolutionaries! \n\n\n\nThis tour meets up at Grand Army Plaza and traces the path of retreat of the Continental soldiers who fought in the Battle of Brooklyn on August 27\, 1776. \n\n\n\nEnd at the Old Stone House and Washington Park for a light snack and private gallery tour at the site of the final stand-off.
URL:https://historichousetrust.org/calendar-event/battle-of-brooklyn-walking-tour-grand-army-plaza-to-old-stone-house/
LOCATION:Old Stone House & Washington Park\, 336 3rd Street\, Brooklyn\, New York\, 11215\, United States
CATEGORIES:Brooklyn
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ORGANIZER;CN="Old Stone House & Washington Park":MAILTO:info@theoldstonehouse.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260808T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260808T140000
DTSTAMP:20260709T220049
CREATED:20260708T164246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260708T164253Z
UID:23132-1786186800-1786197600@historichousetrust.org
SUMMARY:USA 250 Public Tours at the Wyckoff House
DESCRIPTION:This summer\, experience New York’s oldest house during the Wyckoff House Museum’s public tour hours\, offered every Saturday in July and August. As we commemorate the 250th anniversary of US Independence\, visitors will have the opportunity to learn about daily life in Brooklyn on the eve of the American Revolution. Visitors will be guided through three furnished rooms of the historic house\, reflecting periods from the 17th-century Dutch Colonial Era to the late 19th-century. After exploring the history of the Wyckoff House\, enjoy a restful moment in our garden or on the covered patio. \n\n\n\nThe park grounds and garden are open from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM\, with guided tours of the historic house offered each hour starting at 11:30 AM. Tour times are as follows: \n\n\n\n\n11:30 AM – “Family Style” Tour\, well-suited for young historians\n\n\n\n12:30 PM\n\n\n\n1:30 PM 
URL:https://historichousetrust.org/calendar-event/usa-250-public-tours-at-the-wyckoff-house-5/
LOCATION:Wyckoff House\, 5816 Clarendon Road\, Brooklyn\, New York\, 11203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Brooklyn
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wyckoff House Museum":MAILTO:info@wyckoffmuseum.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260803T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260803T193000
DTSTAMP:20260709T220049
CREATED:20260605T151047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260606T170610Z
UID:22826-1785780000-1785785400@historichousetrust.org
SUMMARY:Handwriting the Constitution
DESCRIPTION:Join Old Stone House’s Director of Education\, Margaret Weber\, for a session of Handwriting the Constitution. \n\n\n\nHandwriting the Constitution is a social art project begun in 2017 by artist Morgan O’Hara. It invites people from all walks of life to meet in public spaces to handwrite the US Constitution or other documents written to protect human rights and freedoms. This art practice was created so that people will know their rights\, deepen their understanding of laws created to protect these rights\, and to help resist negative thinking. To date approximately 2000 people have participated\, both nationally and internationally. \n\n\n\nThe goal of this art practice is to encourage people to hold their own Handwriting sessions on a recurring basis; to create a physical and psychological space that explores the practice of concentrated writing as an art form\, and a process designed to bring people together in a quiet and calming way\, all by focusing on human rights. It has been identified as a powerful and transformative form of activism for introverts. \n\n\n\nParticipants are welcome to work on their own journey through the U.S. Constitution\, but are welcome to explore other documents of freedom such as the U.N. Declaration of Human Rights. \n\n\n\nCopies of both documents will be available for reference. \n\n\n\nEmail education@theoldstonehouse.org for more info
URL:https://historichousetrust.org/calendar-event/life-liberty-and-the-pursuit-of-land/
LOCATION:Old Stone House & Washington Park\, 336 3rd Street\, Brooklyn\, New York\, 11215\, United States
CATEGORIES:Brooklyn
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ORGANIZER;CN="Old Stone House & Washington Park":MAILTO:info@theoldstonehouse.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260802T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260802T130000
DTSTAMP:20260709T220049
CREATED:20260708T154428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260708T154430Z
UID:23108-1785668400-1785675600@historichousetrust.org
SUMMARY:Before the Battle of Long Island
DESCRIPTION:Join Friends of the Lott House to mark the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Long Island — the first major engagement after the Declaration of Independence\, fought right here in Brooklyn. Before the fighting began\, British forces marched\, camped\, and moved through South Brooklyn\, with the historic Lott Farm among the nearby sites. Hear presentations from archaeologist Dr. Alyssa Loorya and historian Dr. Tom Campanella\, enjoy a live performance by Linda Russell and reenactors.  \n\n\n\nAdmission is free. This year\, we encourage our community to help us commemorate this milestone by raising $1\,776 for the Lott House. Each contribution directly supports the preservation of our historic farmhouse for future generations.
URL:https://historichousetrust.org/calendar-event/before-the-battle-of-long-island/
LOCATION:Hendrick I. Lott House\, 1940 E 36th St\, Brooklyn\, New York\, 11234\, United States
CATEGORIES:Brooklyn
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ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of the Lott House":MAILTO:flh@lotthouse.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260801T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260801T140000
DTSTAMP:20260709T220049
CREATED:20260708T164109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260708T164113Z
UID:23130-1785582000-1785592800@historichousetrust.org
SUMMARY:USA 250 Public Tours at the Wyckoff House
DESCRIPTION:This summer\, experience New York’s oldest house during the Wyckoff House Museum’s public tour hours\, offered every Saturday in July and August. As we commemorate the 250th anniversary of US Independence\, visitors will have the opportunity to learn about daily life in Brooklyn on the eve of the American Revolution. Visitors will be guided through three furnished rooms of the historic house\, reflecting periods from the 17th-century Dutch Colonial Era to the late 19th-century. After exploring the history of the Wyckoff House\, enjoy a restful moment in our garden or on the covered patio. \n\n\n\nThe park grounds and garden are open from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM\, with guided tours of the historic house offered each hour starting at 11:30 AM. Tour times are as follows: \n\n\n\n\n11:30 AM – “Family Style” Tour\, well-suited for young historians\n\n\n\n12:30 PM\n\n\n\n1:30 PM 
URL:https://historichousetrust.org/calendar-event/usa-250-public-tours-at-the-wyckoff-house-4/
LOCATION:Wyckoff House\, 5816 Clarendon Road\, Brooklyn\, New York\, 11203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Brooklyn
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wyckoff House Museum":MAILTO:info@wyckoffmuseum.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260725T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260725T140000
DTSTAMP:20260709T220049
CREATED:20260708T163734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260708T163742Z
UID:23128-1784977200-1784988000@historichousetrust.org
SUMMARY:USA 250 Public Tours at the Wyckoff House
DESCRIPTION:This summer\, experience New York’s oldest house during the Wyckoff House Museum’s public tour hours\, offered every Saturday in July and August. As we commemorate the 250th anniversary of US Independence\, visitors will have the opportunity to learn about daily life in Brooklyn on the eve of the American Revolution. Visitors will be guided through three furnished rooms of the historic house\, reflecting periods from the 17th-century Dutch Colonial Era to the late 19th-century. After exploring the history of the Wyckoff House\, enjoy a restful moment in our garden or on the covered patio. \n\n\n\nThe park grounds and garden are open from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM\, with guided tours of the historic house offered each hour starting at 11:30 AM. Tour times are as follows: \n\n\n\n\n11:30 AM – “Family Style” Tour\, well-suited for young historians\n\n\n\n\n\n12:30 PM\n\n\n\n\n\n1:30 PM 
URL:https://historichousetrust.org/calendar-event/usa-250-public-tours-at-the-wyckoff-house-3/
LOCATION:Wyckoff House\, 5816 Clarendon Road\, Brooklyn\, New York\, 11203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Brooklyn
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wyckoff House Museum":MAILTO:info@wyckoffmuseum.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260724T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260724T203000
DTSTAMP:20260709T220049
CREATED:20260605T150945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260606T042233Z
UID:22825-1784921400-1784925000@historichousetrust.org
SUMMARY:A Distant Love: Songs of John and Abigail Adams
DESCRIPTION:Song Cycle with libretto by Terry Quinn and music by Gary S. Fagin \n\n\n\n“A Distant Love: Songs of John and Abigail Adams”\, with libretto by Terry Quinn and music by Gary S. Fagin\, celebrates one of the most consequential and influential couples of the Colonial period during a time when our America’s fortunes hung in precarious balance. This song cycle for soprano\, baritone and string quartet covers the 11-year period when\, except for intermittent visits home\, John was abroad raising money for the American Revolution and Abigail was tending the Adams homestead. “A Distant Love” renders the flavor of this extraordinary couple’s time apart\, based on the extensive correspondence of these two “dearest friends” — their passions\, hopes\, doubts and anxieties; their complexities and half-hidden emotions; their most intimate thoughts.
URL:https://historichousetrust.org/calendar-event/a-distant-love-songs-of-john-and-abigail-adams/
LOCATION:Old Stone House & Washington Park\, 336 3rd Street\, Brooklyn\, New York\, 11215\, United States
CATEGORIES:Brooklyn
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ORGANIZER;CN="Old Stone House & Washington Park":MAILTO:info@theoldstonehouse.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T160000
DTSTAMP:20260709T220049
CREATED:20260708T152439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260708T152918Z
UID:23094-1784376000-1784390400@historichousetrust.org
SUMMARY:Celebrate 250 Years of American Independence with Bowne House
DESCRIPTION:Join for an afternoon of historical fun at Bowne House as we celebrate the 250th Anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence! Enjoy guided tours of Bowne House\, create a patriotic craft\, play games in the garden\, and sip on refreshing beverages. \n\n\n\nAll Day In the Garden:\n\n\n\n\nEnjoy refreshing beverages on a seat in our lovely garden.\n\n\n\nAt our craft table\, create a patriotic keepsake to commemorate this historic anniversary. The craft project is appropriate for kids (and adults!) of all ages.\n\n\n\nTry your hand at family-friendly outdoor games including “Ball & Cup” and toy hoops!\n\n\n\n\nAdmission: $12 General ; $10 Student (with a valid high school or college I.D.) ; $5 Children 14 years old and under ; $5 Member of Bowne House Historical Society
URL:https://historichousetrust.org/calendar-event/celebrate-250-years-of-american-independence-with-bowne-house/
LOCATION:Bowne House\, 37-01 Bowne Street\, Flushing\, New York\, 11354\, United States
CATEGORIES:Queens
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Bowne House Historical Society":MAILTO:bownehouseoffice@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T140000
DTSTAMP:20260709T220049
CREATED:20260708T163218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260708T163221Z
UID:23125-1784372400-1784383200@historichousetrust.org
SUMMARY:USA 250 Public Tours at the Wyckoff House
DESCRIPTION:This summer\, experience New York’s oldest house during the Wyckoff House Museum’s public tour hours\, offered every Saturday in July and August. As we commemorate the 250th anniversary of US Independence\, visitors will have the opportunity to learn about daily life in Brooklyn on the eve of the American Revolution. Visitors will be guided through three furnished rooms of the historic house\, reflecting periods from the 17th-century Dutch Colonial Era to the late 19th-century. After exploring the history of the Wyckoff House\, enjoy a restful moment in our garden or on the covered patio. \n\n\n\nThe park grounds and garden are open from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM\, with guided tours of the historic house offered each hour starting at 11:30 AM. Tour times are as follows:  \n\n\n\n\n11:30 AM – “Family Style” Tour\, well-suited for young historians\n\n\n\n\n\n12:30 PM\n\n\n\n\n\n1:30 PM 
URL:https://historichousetrust.org/calendar-event/usa-250-public-tours-at-the-wyckoff-house-2/
LOCATION:Wyckoff House\, 5816 Clarendon Road\, Brooklyn\, New York\, 11203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Brooklyn
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wyckoff House Museum":MAILTO:info@wyckoffmuseum.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260712T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260712T150000
DTSTAMP:20260709T220049
CREATED:20260604T021455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260606T171505Z
UID:22726-1783857600-1783868400@historichousetrust.org
SUMMARY:Declare Independence: Tear Down the King
DESCRIPTION:Join the Old Stone House for a family-friendly reenactment of a Revolutionary turning point + the Urban Park Rangers. \n\n\n\nAfter General George Washington ordered the Declaration of Independence read aloud to American troops in Manhattan and Brooklyn preparing for a British assault in July 1776\, servicemen tore down and cut apart the gilded statue of King George III at Bowling Green. This act shocked the royal families of Europe and continues to serve as a symbol of liberation today. \n\n\n\nJoin Scholar-in-Residence Dylan Yeats for a fun\, family-friendly reenactment of this historic event in front of the Old Stone House. Visitors will be encouraged to write tyrannies they seek to declare independence from on a re-created statue of King George III.
URL:https://historichousetrust.org/calendar-event/breaking-the-law-themes-of-protest-and-disobedience-from-the-declaration-of-independence-onward/
LOCATION:Old Stone House & Washington Park\, 336 3rd Street\, Brooklyn\, New York\, 11215\, United States
CATEGORIES:Brooklyn
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ORGANIZER;CN="Old Stone House & Washington Park":MAILTO:info@theoldstonehouse.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T140000
DTSTAMP:20260709T220049
CREATED:20260708T162419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260708T162427Z
UID:23117-1783767600-1783778400@historichousetrust.org
SUMMARY:USA 250 Public Tours at the Wyckoff House
DESCRIPTION:This summer\, experience New York’s oldest house during the Wyckoff House Museum’s public tour hours\, offered every Saturday in July and August. As we commemorate the 250th anniversary of US Independence\, visitors will have the opportunity to learn about daily life in Brooklyn on the eve of the American Revolution. Visitors will be guided through three furnished rooms of the historic house\, reflecting periods from the 17th-century Dutch Colonial Era to the late 19th-century. After exploring the history of the Wyckoff House\, enjoy a restful moment in our garden or on the covered patio. \n\n\n\nThe park grounds and garden are open from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM\, with guided tours of the historic house offered each hour starting at 11:30 AM. Tour times are as follows:  \n\n\n\n\n11:30 AM – “Family Style” Tour\, well-suited for young historians\n\n\n\n\n\n12:30 PM\n\n\n\n\n\n1:30 PM 
URL:https://historichousetrust.org/calendar-event/usa-250-public-tours-at-the-wyckoff-house/
LOCATION:Wyckoff House\, 5816 Clarendon Road\, Brooklyn\, New York\, 11203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Brooklyn
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wyckoff House Museum":MAILTO:info@wyckoffmuseum.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260708T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260708T220000
DTSTAMP:20260709T220049
CREATED:20260605T030009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260708T180840Z
UID:22755-1783530000-1783548000@historichousetrust.org
SUMMARY:Stars\, Stripes & Staten Island: America 250 Celebration
DESCRIPTION:As part of the Conference House’s America250 series\, join for an evening of history\, community\, and celebration as we commemorate the 250th anniversary of the nation’s founding. \n\n\n\nVisitors can enjoy a variety of activities throughout Conference House Park\, including local vendors\, food trucks\, family-friendly activities\, and live entertainment. The historic Conference House will be open throughout the evening\, with visitors invited to walk through the Conference Room where delegates met in 1776 in an effort to avoid war. \n\n\n\nBring your family\, meet your neighbors\, and celebrate America’s 250th anniversary at one of the nation’s most significant historic sites. The evening will conclude with a special performance by the Staten Island Philharmonic.
URL:https://historichousetrust.org/calendar-event/si-philharmonic-happy-birthday-america/
LOCATION:Conference House\, 7455 Hylan Boulevard\, Staten Island\, New York\, 10307\, United States
CATEGORIES:Staten Island
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ORGANIZER;CN="Conference House":MAILTO:admin@conferencehouse.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260708T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260708T160000
DTSTAMP:20260709T220049
CREATED:20260605T030258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260606T164612Z
UID:22759-1783515600-1783526400@historichousetrust.org
SUMMARY:The Declaration of Independence\, Reading and Discussion
DESCRIPTION:As part of the Conference House’s America250 series\, this program invites audiences to reflect on the nation’s founding ideals during its 250th anniversary.   \n\n\n\nThis educational program features a public reading of the Declaration of Independence followed by a facilitated discussion exploring its historical context\, language\, and continuing relevance. Participants will examine the ideas that shaped the nation’s founding and consider how the document’s principles have been interpreted and challenged over time. The program will also include tours of the Conference House throughout the day\, as well as a special Peace Conference reenactment\, bringing to life the historic 1776 negotiations that took place at the Conference House. The day will conclude with a performance by the Staten Island Philharmonic at 4:00 pm.
URL:https://historichousetrust.org/calendar-event/the-declaration-of-independence-reading-and-discussion/
LOCATION:Conference House\, 7455 Hylan Boulevard\, Staten Island\, New York\, 10307\, United States
CATEGORIES:Staten Island
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ORGANIZER;CN="Conference House":MAILTO:admin@conferencehouse.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260704T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260704T140000
DTSTAMP:20260709T220049
CREATED:20260603T163258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260606T164851Z
UID:22700-1783157400-1783173600@historichousetrust.org
SUMMARY:Parade of Tall Ships Viewing Party
DESCRIPTION:Come celebrate America’s 250th Birthday on the lawn of the Alice Austen House for a viewing of the Parade of Tall Ships. Bring a lawn chair or blanket\, picnic lunch and celebrate July 4th with community and sweeping harbor views. \n\n\n\nThe museum will also be open for the duration of the parade to view our permanent exhibition and our contemporary summer exhibition Radical Botany. \n\n\n\nJULY 4th MUSEUM HOURS: 10am-2pm
URL:https://historichousetrust.org/calendar-event/july-4th-sail-250-watch-party/
LOCATION:Alice Austen House\, 2 Hylan Blvd\, Staten Island\, NY\, 10305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Staten Island
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alice Austen House":MAILTO:info@aliceausten.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260703T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260703T200000
DTSTAMP:20260709T220049
CREATED:20260605T140000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260606T165137Z
UID:22782-1783101600-1783108800@historichousetrust.org
SUMMARY:Battle of Brooklyn Walking Tour: Grand Army Plaza to Old Stone House
DESCRIPTION:Follow the footsteps of the revolutionaries! \n\n\n\nThis tour meets up at Grand Army Plaza and traces the path of retreat of the Continental soldiers who fought in the Battle of Brooklyn on August 27\, 1776. \n\n\n\nWe end at the Old Stone House and Washington Park for a light snack and private gallery tour at the site of the final stand-off.
URL:https://historichousetrust.org/calendar-event/battle-of-brooklyn-walking-tour/
LOCATION:Old Stone House & Washington Park\, 336 3rd Street\, Brooklyn\, New York\, 11215\, United States
CATEGORIES:Brooklyn
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ORGANIZER;CN="Old Stone House & Washington Park":MAILTO:info@theoldstonehouse.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260701T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260701T200000
DTSTAMP:20260709T220049
CREATED:20260616T171616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T222224Z
UID:23004-1782928800-1782936000@historichousetrust.org
SUMMARY:"The Bronx; Crucible of Liberty" Exhibition Opening Reception
DESCRIPTION:In celebration of America 250\, join The Bronx County Historical Society on Wednesday\, July 1\, 2026 to celebrate the grand opening of a new permanent exhibit at the Museum of Bronx History\, The Bronx; Crucible of Liberty. Radicals\, Runaways\, & Revolutionaries; 1600–1850. The exhibit tells the little-known story of how the area of today’s Bronx and lower Westchester County shaped the American struggle for freedom. \n\n\n\nVisitors will encounter Indigenous Lunaapeew peoples who practiced their own traditions of liberty long before European arrival; religious rebels like Anne Hutchinson; defiant printers like John Peter Zenger; everyday Patriots; and the enslaved who risked everything for freedom and ran away from their self-styled masters. The exhibit also highlights the abolitionists and radical democrats who insisted the American experiment remain unfinished in the years after the Revolution.
URL:https://historichousetrust.org/calendar-event/opening-reception-the-bronx-crucible-of-liberty/
LOCATION:Museum of Bronx History\, 3266 Bainbridge Ave\, The Bronx\, New York\, 10467\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bronx
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260701T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260906T150000
DTSTAMP:20260709T220049
CREATED:20260606T035505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260606T165258Z
UID:22861-1782914400-1788706800@historichousetrust.org
SUMMARY:Battle of Brooklyn Walking Tour: Battle Pass in Prospect Park
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the 250th Anniversary of the Battle of Brooklyn with a Prospect Park tour about this major American War for Independence battle. \n\n\n\nJoin Prospect Park Alliance for a free tour of the park to learn about the Battle of Brooklyn\, the first and largest battle of the American War for Independence\, on its 250th Anniversary. This one-hour tour begins and ends at Lefferts Historic House\, and takes visitors to the park’s Battle Pass to see the replica fortifications  where on August 27\, 1776\, thousands of Pennsylvania and New England soldiers fought their British and Hessian counterparts. \n\n\n\nAlong the way\, attendees will learn about the battle and its aftermath from the perspective of the Africans enslaved by the Lefferts family\, soldiers who fought in what is now Prospect Park\, and the overall impact of the conflict on Flatbush and Brooklyn. Please note this tour leaves promptly at 2 pm.  \n\n\n\nAlso enjoy our exhibit about the important and varied roles Black people played in the Battle of Brooklyn\, on view in the Lefferts yard. \n\n\n\nWednesdays–Sundays + Holidays\, July 1–September 6\, 2–3 pm
URL:https://historichousetrust.org/calendar-event/tour-battle-of-brooklyns-battle-pass/
LOCATION:Lefferts Historic House\, 452 Flatbush Ave\, Brooklyn\, New York\, 11225\, United States
CATEGORIES:Brooklyn
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lefferts Historic House":MAILTO:info@prospectpark.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T180000
DTSTAMP:20260709T220049
CREATED:20260605T025840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260606T165326Z
UID:22753-1782662400-1782669600@historichousetrust.org
SUMMARY:Riverside Opera Company: Black Voices
DESCRIPTION:As part of the Conference House’s America250 series\, this program highlights the nation’s 250th anniversary by elevating diverse voices and stories that shape American history.   \n\n\n\nThe Riverside Opera Company presents “Black Voices\,” a powerful program highlighting the contributions of Black composers\, performers\, and storytellers to America’s cultural and musical heritage. This America250 event centers on historically significant and contemporary works that reflect themes of struggle\, resilience\, creativity\, and triumph. The performance invites audiences to engage with a fuller\, more inclusive narrative of American history through opera and vocal music.
URL:https://historichousetrust.org/calendar-event/riverside-opera-company-black-voices/
LOCATION:Conference House\, 7455 Hylan Boulevard\, Staten Island\, New York\, 10307\, United States
CATEGORIES:Staten Island
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ORGANIZER;CN="Conference House":MAILTO:admin@conferencehouse.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260625T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260625T140000
DTSTAMP:20260709T220049
CREATED:20260617T194947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T222514Z
UID:23028-1782392400-1782396000@historichousetrust.org
SUMMARY:"Overlapping Empires" Artist-Led Walk Through with Samantha Box
DESCRIPTION:Join Samantha Box for an artist-led walkthrough of Overlapping Empires\, her site-wide exhibition at Van Cortlandt House Museum. \n\n\n\nJoin Samantha Box for an artist-led walkthrough of Overlapping Empires at Van Cortlandt House Museum. \n\n\n\nInstalled throughout the historic house\, Overlapping Empires brings Box’s still-life photography and installation work into dialogue with the rooms\, objects\, and layered histories of the museum. \n\n\n\nDuring this walkthrough\, Box will guide visitors through the exhibition and share insight into her process\, visual references\, and the ideas behind the works on view. \n\n\n\nThis program will be held fully onsite at Van Cortlandt House Museum.
URL:https://historichousetrust.org/calendar-event/artist-led-walk-through-overlapping-empires-with-samantha-box/
LOCATION:Van Cortlandt House Museum\, 6036 Broadway\, Bronx\, New York\, 10471\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bronx
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ORGANIZER;CN="Van Cortlandt House Museum":MAILTO:information@vchm.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260622T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260622T200000
DTSTAMP:20260709T220049
CREATED:20260617T194731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T222331Z
UID:23022-1782154800-1782158400@historichousetrust.org
SUMMARY:"Overlapping Empires" Virtual Exhibit & Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Explore Overlapping Empires online through a virtual exhibition presentation and discussion featuring artist Samantha Box. \n\n\n\nJoin Van Cortlandt House Museum online for a virtual presentation and discussion of Overlapping Empires\, a site-wide contemporary art exhibition by Samantha Box. \n\n\n\nNow installed throughout the historic house\, Overlapping Empires brings Box’s still-life photography and installation work into direct dialogue with one of New York City’s earliest colonial sites. This virtual program will offer a closer look at the exhibition as installed in the museum\, including how the works engage with the rooms\, objects\, and layered histories of Van Cortlandt House Museum. \n\n\n\nThrough richly composed still-life photography and installation\, Box draws on the visual languages of 17th-century painting\, tourism imagery\, and contemporary product photography to explore connections between empire\, trade\, migration\, and memory. The exhibition considers the house not as a neutral backdrop\, but as a historic site shaped by colonial economies\, Caribbean and Latin American trade\, enslavement\, migration\, and nation-building. \n\n\n\nThis online program will include a virtual look at the exhibition\, background on the artist’s process\, and a discussion of how Overlapping Empires invites new ways of seeing the museum and the histories embedded within it. \n\n\n\nOverlapping Empires is on view at Van Cortlandt House Museum from June through August 2026.
URL:https://historichousetrust.org/calendar-event/overlapping-empires-virtual-exhibit-discussion/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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ORGANIZER;CN="Van Cortlandt House Museum":MAILTO:information@vchm.org
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