Historic House Trust of New York City

Reunited and it feels so good We are so excited that some members of the #HHTeam recently got to (safely) meet up in person for the first time in a year!

Now that we have launched our brand new virtual Dutch Heritage Trail, we wanted to share some of the #Dutch influences in our own staff’s homes! Try to guess what they are! Share with us anything you may have in your homes!

BREAKING NEWS! Meet the newest member of the #HHTeam alongside Derek Dandurand! It’s the one and only Ted Danson! April Fools! If only this was true! We’re big fans, Mr. Danson! (Don’t fret, everyone. This photo was taken in 2018!)

Who ever said numbers don't lie? This reconstruction passes as a #farmhouse from 1699, but in reality it's much younger. Explore Old Stone House of Brooklyn's story, and its connection to a noted "power broker" and the Brooklyn #Dodgers. All thanks to the support of Dutch Culture USA! Hit the trail! www.historichousetrust.org/visit/dutch-heritage-trail/ Photo courtesy of @joepulcinella / photojoe.com... #dutchhistory #virtualexperience #nyc #museum

Where do a Princess of #Holland, a Dutch brickmaker, and a local real estate magnate intersect? A basement floor in #StatenIsland, of course! Dive into this fascinating tale and many more with #HHTNYC’s new Virtual #Dutch Heritage Trail, thanks to the generous support of Dutch Culture USA! Check it out! www.historichousetrust.org/visit/dutch-heritage-trail/ Photo courtesy of Joe Pulcinella (photojoe.com)... #dutchhistory #virtualexperience #nyc #museum

It’s #EmployeeAppreciationDay! How lucky are we at #HHTNYC to have such an amazing team?! We’d make a great 90’s style sitcom, don’t you think?

We took Bernie home to Brooklyn and are once again asking for your support to #preserve and #advocate for #NYC’s 23 #historic house #museums! https://historichousetrust.org/donate-today/

One of our 23 #historic partner sites was once the #home of the famous American writer #EdgarAllanPoe, who would turn 212 today! Happy Birthday! What are some of your favorite Poe works?

As we remember and celebrate the late great Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr, we are reminded to honor & preserve his legacy by continuing to love and serve our communities not just today, but every day. We are proud to be partnered with NYC’s 23 historic house museums who champion and tell the stories of their communities every day. How are you serving your community today? Everyone can be great because everyone can serve. - Rev. Dr. MLK Jr. ( Photo: Rev. Dr. Martin Luther K...ing Jr speaking to the press at Gracie Mansion. July 30, 1964.) #nyc #mlkday #service #community #hhtnyc #history

The next step to help @merchantshouse is here! On Tuesday January 12, there will be a public hearing at the Landmarks Preservation Commission. The developers will have their application reviewed at this hearing. Here’s how you can get involved: E-mail your written testimony to [email protected] by 5pm this Friday Jan 8th.... Testify at the LPC hearing via Zoom. Sign ups will open on Friday Jan 8th. Watch the hearing on Tuesday Jan 12th at LPC’s YouTube channel: youtube.com/nyclpc Remember, this construction could lead to adverse impacts and irreversible damage to one of our beloved partner #historic sites. Visit merchantshouse.org/calltoarms for more information!

In honor of escaping a very challenging 2020, the #HHTeam celebrated with a virtual escape room! We are looking forward to conquering the new year and having a productive #2021!

Our partner sites have innovative ideas that respond to their communities’ needs for improved #accessibility for people with disabilities. Help HHT foster and fund these ideas! Did you know that one third of annual #giving occurs in December? 2020 is coming to an end and #HHTNYC has big plans for 2021, but we need your help! Head over to https://historichousetrust.org/donate-today/ to find out how you can be our champion!

Thank you GMA3: What You Need To Know for this spooky spotlight on Merchant's House Museum! Don't miss "Lingering in the Shadows: The Spirits of the Merchant's House, Past & Present" starting tonight through Oct 30!

Did anyone see this segment on the "Unspoken Voices" exhibit on display now at Dyckman Farmhouse Museum? Thank you NBC New York!

Say hello while New York City Department of Parks & Recreation visits the folks at Wyckoff Farmhouse Museum! https://www.pscp.tv/w/1nAJEAamvwkJL

Looking for a unique activity that’s good for the body and soul while also visiting some of our #HHTNYC partner sites? Try the #BroadCityChallenge, based off of a fan favorite episode of Comedy Central’s hit show Broad City! Flip through and find out how to do it!

The #SwedishCottageMarionetteTheatre is proud to announce a virtual open house presented with Open House New York! Part I: A History of the Swedish Cottage Mar...ionette Theatre facilitated by Swedish American puppeteer Cinna Vesterberg From its origin in Sweden, through its journey to Philadelphia’s Fairmount Park’s Centennial Exhibition in 1876, to its final, current destination in Central Park, Cinna will explore this schoolhouse-turned-marionette-theatre’s intriguing history and place as an Historic House Landmark. Part II: Behind the Scenes with Swedish Cottage Marionette Puppeteers facilitated by Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre’s Artistic Director Bruce Cannon The Swedish Cottage puppeteers’ history began 63 years after the Swedish Schoolhouse debuted at the Historic 1876 Centennial Exhibition. Bruce Cannon will take us through the history of the puppeteers and their fascinating journey as a puppet troupe into the 21st century.

All of us at #HHTNYC would like to wish @seguinemansion’s very own George Burke a wonderfully happy & healthy 90th birthday!

We're proud to announce a virtual open house presented with Open House New York. Taking place on October 17 & 18, the open house will offer an in-depth look int...o the history of the theatre and its puppeteers, followed by Puppet Time our first-ever Puppet Slam showcase. Learn more at cityparksfoundation.org/swedish-cottage/ Puppet Time is funded in part by the Puppet Slam Network (a project of IBEX Puppetry). #SwedishCottageMarionetteTheatre Historic House Trust of New York City Puppet Slam Network New York City Department of Parks & Recreation The Jim Henson Foundation

With children returning to school, either in person or virtually, several of our #HHTNYC partner sites are banding together to offer virtual after school programs! On Tuesdays from October 13 to November 24, @dyckmanfarmhouse, @morrisjumel, @oldstonehousebklyn, @historicrichmondtown, @wyckoffmuseum & @lewislatimerhouse are offering activities that extend fun and learning outside the classroom! Visit bit.ly/3l54RxU to register!

October is #LGBTQHistoryMonth! In 2017, the Alice Austen House Museum was designated as a national site of LGBTQ history. You can learn more about Alice and her life as a lesbian photographer by safely visiting the house at 2 Hylan Blvd in Staten Island! Not only is AAHM open, but several of our #HHTNYC partner sites are starting to reopen their doors! Please check individual house sites and social media accounts for more details.

Some of our partner sites are joining together to provide amazing after school programming! Read more below!

Join #MorrisJumelMansion & our fellow Historic House Trust of New York City houses for fun Virtual #afterschool programs this Fall! We're hosting the October 20 #Suncatcher Design session for Kids 8-12 from 4-5 pm. Register now for the sessions of your choice: bit.ly/2Ek6eJm

Thank you to the Matador Network for putting the spotlight on Dyckman Farmhouse Museum and their #DyckmanDISCOVERED project! Take a look! https://matadornetwork-com.cdn.ampproject.org//manhattan/

A bunch of our partner houses are coming together for this super fun activity! Join in!

Happy #NationalDanceDay! Make sure you strut your stuff over to our partner sites who are reopening! @merchantshouse reopens today! If you become a #member at #HHT, you get complimentary access to these historic #NYC sites!