Midwinter Break Fun & Games

Tue Feb 16, 2021 - Fri Feb 19, 2021
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Repeating every days through February 19, 2021.
Various times
Age: 8-12
Price: FREE

NYC's Wyckoff House Museum and sister sites Morris-Jumel Mansion, Old Stone House, Historic Richmond Town, and Lewis Latimer House Museum host a series of interactive virtual programs for kids on school break.

During each session, educators guide participants to create their own fun, historical hands-on activities and games from household materials. Travel though NYC, and the past, without leaving your home!

Session Schedule:

1pm Eastern  |  12pm Central  |  10am Pacific

Tuesday, February 16th: Classic Board Games with Old Stone House & Historic Richmond Town– Learn how to make and play games of strategy that were played in early America, including Nine Man's Morris and Rota.

Wednesday, February 17th: String Games with Wyckoff House Museum - Make whirligigs and other games from buttons and string.

Thursday, February 18th: Paper Creations with Lewis Latimer House Museum– Learn to create toys out of paper.

Friday, February 19th: Write in Secret Codes with Morris Jumel Mansion Museum - Train to be a Revolutionary War spy by exploring different ways to send secret messages to fellow spies.

Sessions occur over Zoom and are free to attend with RSVP. Materials list will be sent upon registration.

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