Dyckman Farmhouse

Back Porch History: 1776 - A Defining Moment in the Story of Northern Manhattan with Don Rice
2026-07-22 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Dyckman Farmhouse Museum, 4881 Broadway, New York, NY, 10034-3101, United States
Join us for a free, in-person lecture about the American Revolution and Northern Manhattan history at Dyckman Farmhouse Museum!

Nearly 250 years ago, in November 1776, Dyckman was consumed by warfare.
Thousands of British and Hessian soldiers attacked the hillsides and overwhelmed the American defenses there. For the next seven years, occupying forces sucked the area dry, leaving behind a countryside devoid of natural resources and pockmarked with wrecked farmsteads and roads. It was a defining moment in Inwood’s past.
Using primary sources and rare images, we’ll relive the events that led up to the battle of Fort Washington in 1776.
Come learn about the Dyckman family’s role in trying to protect the neighborhood and their home, and discover if anything still remains from those tumultuous times.
The recording of this lecture will be available on our Youtube Channel after the event.
Date: Wednesday, July 22, 2026
Time: 6pm-7pm
Cost: FREE
RSVP Required? Yes! Register on Eventbrite!
Location: Dyckman Farmhouse Museum (on the corner of 204th Street and Broadway)

DonRice was board president of the Dyckman Farmhouse Museum Alliance from 2016-2025. In 2009, he founded the “Lost Inwood” series of popular local history talks and almost a decade later, in 2019, Rice co-authored a book of the same name with fellow local historian Cole Thompson. He’s lived with his family in North Manhattan for more than 25 years and is retired from a career in the Broadway Music field.

Guided Tour with Museum Admission
2026-07-24 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-07-25 12:00 - 13:00
Guided Tours are included with Museum Admission. Please reserve your spot for the Guided Tour here AND your Museum Admission ticket here. Guided Tour and Museum Admission tickets are also avaliable for purchase day-of at our front desk.
Participants will learn about those who have shaped the stories of Inwood, including the Lenape, Revolutionary War soldiers, the Dyckman Family, free and enslaved African people, and present-day residents of Northern Manhattan.
15 spots available for each tour.
First come, first serve.
Date: Every Friday and Saturday starting January 30, 2026
Time: Fridays 2pm-3pm and Saturdays 12pm-1pm
Cost: Free with Museum Admission ($3 or free for Uptown and Bronx residents)
Registration Required? Yes! Register in advance via Eventbrite or grab your ticket day-of at our front desk
Location: Dyckman Farmhouse Museum (on the corner of 204th and Broadway)
Perfect for ages 8+, local families, Uptown natives, museum enthusiasts, and history lovers!

Guided Tour with Museum Admission
2026-08-28 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-08-29 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-09-04 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-09-05 12:00 - 13:00
Join our expert Education Volunteers on a guided tour of Manhattan’s last farmhouse and learn the stories that have shaped Inwood history!

Guided Tours are included with Museum Admission. Please reserve your spot for the Guided Tour here AND your Museum Admission ticket here. Guided Tour and Museum Admission tickets are also available for purchase day-of at our front desk.
Participants will learn about those who have shaped the stories of Inwood, including the Lenape, Revolutionary War soldiers, the Dyckman Family, free and enslaved African people, and present-day residents of Northern Manhattan.
Perfect for ages 8+, local families, Uptown natives, museum enthusiasts, and history lovers!
15 spots available for each tour.
First come, first serve.
Date: Every Friday and Saturday
Time: Fridays 2pm-3pm and Saturdays 12pm-1pm
Cost: Free with Museum Admission

General admission: $3
Admission for Uptown Residents: Free
On Saturday, June 20 and October 10, Guided Tours are 100% free to the public in partnership with New York Path Through History Weekend.

Registration Required? Nope!

You may purchase your Museum admission ticket day-of at our front desk OR
Reserve in advance on Eventbrite

Location: Dyckman Farmhouse Museum (on the corner of 204th Street and Broadway)

Review the Hours & Directions page on our website for detailed information on how to get to Dyckman Farmhouse Museum
Please note that visiting our site requires ascending and descending multiple flights of stairs to enter the park and Museum, access all floors inside of the Museum, and navigate the surrounding grounds. We encourage visitors with accessibility concerns to contact us at info@dyckmanfarmhouse.org in advance with any questions about their visit.

Brewing Up History: From Farm to Bar
2026-09-18 18:00 - 20:00
Dyckman Farmhouse Museum’s fall fundraiser Brewing Up History: From Farm to Bar is back!
Spending an evening at Dyckman Farmhouse Museum learning about New York’s agricultural roots and the production of beer and cider in early America, all the way from the farm to the bar.
You’ll get to enjoy:

Unlimited tastings from Dyckman Beer Co. and Aaron Burr Cidery.
Light bites from local restaurants, including Refried Beans Mexican Grill, CHOCnyc, Tubby Hook Tavern, Tryon Public House, and 24/7 Caterers.
A souvenir tasting glass!

And more to come!
All proceeds will go to supporting Dyckman Farmhouse Museum in its mission to serve the community with art, history, and culture through exhibitions and free and engaging public programming.
21+ only. IDs will be checked at the door.
Date: Friday, September 18, 2026
Time: 6-8pm
Price:

Early Bird (Through September 8th): $50
Regular (After September 8th): $65

Purchase Tickets on Eventbrite.
Location: Dyckman Farmhouse Museum (on the corner of 204th and Broadway)
Please note that visiting our site requires ascending and descending multiple flights of stairs to enter the park and Museum, access all floors inside of the Museum, and navigate the surrounding grounds. We encourage visitors with accessibility concerns to contact us at info@dyckmanfarmhouse.org in advance with any questions about their visit.

Free Guided Tour
2026-10-10 12:00 - 13:00
