The I Was here AR application uses Augmented reality to highlight the untold stories of enslaved Africans in Inwood, who later forged an African American identity and shaped American history. I Was Here is a blend of technology and the arts that explores the history of America through the lens of the African diaspora, from […]
Join us at the museum’s parlor as we present the documentary film "After I Pick the Fruit: The Lives of Migrant Women," directed by Nancy Ghertner. Followed by a discussion that connects the experiences of migrant farmworkers to the history of the Dyckman farmhouse during its orchard years. The Dyckman Farmhouse Museum stands as a […]
Growing Uptown: July Workshop Tuesday, July 23; 5:30-7PM Materials are FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED Join us for a unique and hands-on experience as we delve into the history of butter-making during the colonial period. Step back in time and discover the traditional methods and techniques used to produce this essential staple. Participants will have the […]
If you were to take a time machine back to 18th-century Manhattan, you would come across lush forests, rolling hills, an abundance of wildlife, and small Dutch family farms scattered throughout the countryside. While most of that rural beauty has vanished thanks to 300 years of industrialization, one lone farmhouse has stood the test of […]
Open Play at the Dyckman Farmhouse Museum Free! 7/27; 8/10; 8/24; 9/7 11AM-1PM Ready to flex those dominoes muscles or show off your corn hole skills? Join us for Open Play at DFM! On select Saturday’s, you can play corn hole or dominoes for free at the museum. Head down to the picnic tables by […]
Story Time at the Dyckman Farmhouse Museum. 8/1; 8/8 11AM-1PM Free! Join us for Story Time at the Dyckman Farmhouse Museum! Enjoy enchanting and moving illustrated stories in both English and Spanish. The books we are reading explore nature, diverse communities, and Black heroines from the era of enslavement. Reading a book is the perfect […]