Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum Announces March Programs
By: Gabrielle Sierra Feb. 17, 2010
Built between 1836 and 1842, the Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum exemplifies a type of country living that existed in the Pelham Bay Park area in the early 19th Century. Officially open as a museum since 1946, Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum's mansion, gardens and landscape offer visitors a source of serenity in the urban landscape. Many city children and their teachers participate in education programs and connect to the history of the site. Mansion tours, public programs and classes allow children and adults to expand their horizons in an exceptional setting.
March Programs at Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum
March Lecture Series
Hired Help, High Society, and the High Seas
Glimpses of Life in the 19th Century
March 4, 11, and 18
BPMM is pleased to announce its March lecture series, Hired Help, High Society, and the High Seas: Glimpses of Life in the 19th Century, with three talks focusing on servants, socialites, and sailors (of the pirate variety). Authors Carol Wallace and Richard Zacks join Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum docent and former journalist Doug Hearle to present these varied glimpses of life in the 19th century. The evening lectures in the glorious Greek Revival interior of the mansion promise to be both enlightening and entertaining. Admission $10 adults, $7 seniors and children 6-17; members $7 adults, $5 seniors and children. Registration requested. 718.885.1461 or info@bpmm.org
Volunteer Garden Clean-Up Day
March 13, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Help us keep the garden and grounds of Bartow-Pell Mansion looking beautiful. Roll-up your sleeves and don your gardening gloves at our Volunteer Garden Clean-up Day. Light breakfast available. Please bring gloves and wear sturdy shoes.
Rain date Sunday, March 14. Reservation Requested 718.885.1461 or info@bpmm.org
Saturday, March 20 , 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Pysanky are UkrainIan Easter eggs decorated using a wax-resist technique. Learn the time-honored art of creating these intricately patterned eggs and decorate your own at this workshop! Recommended for mature 14-year-olds and up. Programs involve the handling hot wax and permanent dyes-please dress accordingly. Bring a bag lunch, light refreshments offered. Space is limited. Admission $15; members $10 Registration required 718.885.1461 or info@bpmm.orgEaster Egg Hunt
Saturday, March 27, 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
This is one day when it's okay to put all your eggs in one basket! Children ages 2-12 will enjoy hunting for eggs in the mansion's formal garden, tapping their talents at arts and crafts tables, or having their photo taken with the Easter Bunny. Please bring your own basket. Light refreshments offered. Rain date Sunday, March 28, 1- 3:30 p.m. Admission for children 2-12: $12; members $10 Registration requested 718.885.1461 or info@bpmm.org
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