Hands on History: Etch Your Own Scrimshaw Art!

Sat Jul 6, 2019
1:00pm to 4:00pm ET
Age: 6+
Price: FREE
Location:
King Manor Museum in Rufus King Park
(718) 206-0545
150-03 Jamaica Ave, Queens, NY,
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Come visit King Manor’s special exhibit Treasures from the Attic: Who Tells Your Story? to see objects that tell stories about the people who made and used them. Then try your hand at “scrimshaw,” a popular etching artform among sailors that was both intricate and personal.

Recommended for ages 6 and up, adults also welcome. Families and individuals only, no groups please.

** Activity dates/times are subject to change. Please click through to the activity website to verify.