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from May 25, 2013 to October 26, 2013
in History (x) category
Saturday, June 1, 2013
Lefferts Historic House - 2nd Floor Tours
at Lefferts Historic House (in Prospect Park), Brooklyn 
1:00 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
Explore the unique architecture of Lefferts Historic House on this special tour.
Category: Exhibits, History, Tours, Culture
Big Apple Circus
at The Big Top (in Cunningham Park), Queens
4:30 p.m.–6:30 p.m.
Welcome to the Big Apple Circus LEGENDARIUM, where you will experience the nostalgic thrills of bygone Big Tops and get a first–hand view of Beauties, Daredevils, and Clowns from another era!
Category: Accessibility, Arts & Crafts, Nature, History, Kids, Pets, Seniors
Kids
Sunday, June 2, 2013
NY Heritage Weekend
at Bartow Pell Mansion, Bronx
12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Free guided tours on Saturday and Sunday afternoon. Tours start at quarter past the hour.
Category: History, Tours
Free!
Lefferts Historic House - 2nd Floor Tours
at Lefferts Historic House (in Prospect Park), Brooklyn
1:00 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
Explore the unique architecture of Lefferts Historic House on this special tour.
Category: Exhibits, History, Tours, Culture
Big Apple Circus
at The Big Top (in Cunningham Park), Queens
4:30 p.m.–6:30 p.m.
Welcome to the Big Apple Circus LEGENDARIUM, where you will experience the nostalgic thrills of bygone Big Tops and get a first–hand view of Beauties, Daredevils, and Clowns from another era!
Category: Accessibility, Arts & Crafts, Nature, History, Kids, Pets, Seniors
Kids
Wednesday, June 5, 2013
Tour: ‘Eat the City’ High Line Meat Tour with Robin Shulman
at High Line (in The High Line), Manhattan
6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Hear surprising stories about the meat industry during this walking tour of the High Line with Robin Shulman, the author of Eat the City.
Category: History, Tours
Thursday, June 6, 2013
Spring Luncheon Fundraiser
at Bartow Pell Mansion, Bronx
12:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
A fascinating presentation by landscape ecologist and author Eric W. Sanderson of the Wildlife Conservation Society followed by lunch outdoors on the pebble court. RSVP necessary.
Category: Nature, History, Food, Talks
Saturday, June 8, 2013
(faux)H Urban Homesteading Workshop: Hand Sewing
at Wyckoff Farmhouse Museum (in Fidler-Wyckoff House Park), Brooklyn
10:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Have you ever wanted to make something without technology? Sign up for the hand-sewing workshop to learn how to design and assemble simple embroideries and designs.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Education, History, Culture, Seniors
Free!
NY Heritage Weekend
at Bartow Pell Mansion, Bronx
12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Free guided tours on Saturday and Sunday afternoon. Tours start at quarter past the hour.
Category: History, Tours
Free!
Hands-on History: Work & Play
at King Manor Museum (in Rufus King Park), Queens
12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Learn what it was like to be a child 200 years ago - play games and try old-fashioned chores!
Category: Education, History, Kids, Storytelling & Readings, Culture
Free!
Kids
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