
Hands On History: Construction at the Manor

May 6 @ 1:00 pm– 4:00 pm An event every month that begins at 1:00 pm on day First of the month, repeating until May 6, 2023 An event every month that begins at 1:00 pm on day Third of the month, repeating until May 6, 2023
An event every month that begins at 1:00 pm on day First of the month, repeating until May 6, 2023
An event every month that begins at 1:00 pm on day Third of the month, repeating until May 6, 2023
King Manor Museum
150-03 Jamaica Avenue
Queens, NY
Suggested Ages: All
The home-turned-museum of Rufus King – Founding Father and early voice in the anti-slavery movement- hosts free family programs the first & third Saturday each month with seasonal themes.
Several women worked at King Manor in the 19th century. Their jobs did not just include cooking and cleaning as was often the case with female workers in this time period, but also taking apart furniture, cleaning it, then reassembling it. To celebrate their craftsmanship and inspire young people of all genders to enter construction vocations, collaborate with Tools & Tiaras and Rojas AP in a construction-style activity. Kids and teens can come and brainstorm ideas and bring these ideas to life – and even construct King Manor.
Also see artist Rosa Valado’s exhibition, Migrations. Using handmade copper roses, metal and weaving, Valado communicates visually and metaphorically the American Spirit of the 1700’s across the centuries to the present time.
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