Beauty In The Bronx Open House Weekend
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Friday, May 4, 2012 at Various times Repeating every day through Sunday, May 6, 2012
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| Where: | Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum 895 Shore Road, Pelham Bay Park, Bronx NY 10464 | |
| Cost: | Free | |
| Contact: | 718-885-1461 | |
| Website: | http://www.bartowpellmansionmuseum.org/beauty-in-the-bronx.php | |
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Friday, May 4 - Sunday, May 6
Saturday, May 5, 11 a.m.–3 p.m.
Beauty in the Bronx Open House + Bronx Seaside Trolley
Free guided tours of the mansion and garden, docents in costume, plus special programs for the whole family. The trolley makes a continuous loop from the #6 Pelham Bay Park subway station to BPMM to the City Island Nautical Museum. Parking is across the street at the Pelham Bay & Split Rock Golf Courses. Registration requested.
Saturday, May 5, 11 a.m.–1 p.m.
19th-Century Toys and Games
Play old-fashioned games such as hoops, graces, and pass the slipper.
Saturday, May 5, 1–3 p.m.
Owls and Falcons and Skunks, Oh My!
Bobby and Kathy Horvath of WINORR (Wildlife in Need of Rescue and Rehabilitation) bring an assortment of rescued owls, birds of prey, and other animals for visitors to meet first-hand.
Saturday, May 5, 5–7:30 p.m.
Kentucky Derby Fundraiser
Support the museum and watch the Derby with the backdrop of the Greek Revival mansion and its gardens. Call for details.
Sunday, May 6, 12 – 4 p.m.
Beauty in the Bronx Open House + Bronx Seaside Trolley
Free guided tours of the mansion and garden with docents in costume, plus special programs for the whole family. The trolley makes a continuous loop from the #6 Pelham Bay Park subway station to BPMM to the City Island Nautical Museum. Registration requested.
Sunday, May 6, 12–2 p.m.
19th-Century Toys and Games
Sunday, May 6, 12–2 p.m.
Urban Park Ranger Trail Hikes
Explore nature and discover the history of our area with an Urban Park Ranger as your guide.
Sunday, May 6, 2–4 p.m.
Cracked Walnuts
Delight in the washboard and banjo music of Jeff and Jan Ausfahl as they perform Civil War era classics, folk songs, and traditional jigs and reels.
- Adults
- Free
- Kids (5-9)
- NYC
- Preschooler (2-5)
- Tweens/Teens (10 and up)
- Indoor
- Recurring
- Classes (Workshops, Arts and Crafts)
- Festivals (Fairs, Parties, Parades)
- Bronx
- Museums (Exhibits, Tours)
- Nature (Science, Outdoors, Gardens, Animals)
- Open Houses (Free Demo Classes)
- Shows (Concerts, Dance, Theater)
- Sports































