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X-WR-CALNAME:CalDiscovery - new-york-ny BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Handwriting the Constitution DTSTART:20260907T220000Z DTEND:20260907T233000Z DTSTAMP:20260729T050319Z UID:22958-1788804000-1788809400@historichousetrust.org CATEGORIES:arts,education DESCRIPTION:Join Old Stone House’s Director of Education\, Margaret Webe r\, for a session of Handwriting the Constitution. \n\n\n\nHandwriting the Constitution is a social art project begun in 2017 by artist Morgan O’ Hara. It invites people from all walks of life to meet in public spaces to handwrite the US Constitution or other documents written to protect human rights and freedoms. This art practice was created so that people will kn ow their rights\, deepen their understanding of laws created to protect th ese rights\, and to help resist negative thinking. To date approximately 2 000 people have participated\, both nationally and internationally. \n\n\n \nThe goal of this art practice is to encourage people to hold their own H andwriting sessions on a recurring basis\; to create a physical and psycho logical space that explores the practice of concentrated writing as an art form\, and a process designed to bring people together in a quiet and cal ming way\, all by focusing on human rights. It has been identified as a po werful and transformative form of activism for introverts. \n\n\n\nPartici pants are welcome to work on their own journey through the U.S. Constituti on\, but are welcome to explore other documents of freedom such as the U.N . Declaration of Human Rights. \n\n\n\nCopies of both documents will be av ailable for reference. \n\n\n\nEmail education@theoldstonehouse.org for mo re info LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T050319Z LOCATION:Old Stone House & Washington Park\, 336 3rd Street\, Brooklyn\, N ew York\, 11215\, United States URL:https://historichousetrust.org/calendar-event/handwriting-the-constitu tion/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Historic House Trust of New York City X-SOURCE-URL:https://historichousetrust.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:1776 Peace Conference Celebration & Reenactment at the Conference House DTSTART:20260912T150000Z DTEND:20260912T193000Z DTSTAMP:20260729T050319Z UID:22766-1789210800-1789227000@historichousetrust.org CATEGORIES:community,festival DESCRIPTION:As part of the Conference House’s America250 series\, this s ignature event commemorates the nation’s 250th anniversary at the very s ite where history unfolded.   \n\n\n\nThis signature America250 event co mmemorates the historic 1776 Peace Conference with a full-day public progr am featuring a live reenactment of the negotiations\, bringing to life the diplomatic tensions and conversations that shaped the Revolutionary era. In addition to the reenactment\, visitors will experience immersive 18th-c entury demonstrations\, including period-appropriate crafts\, military dri lls\, domestic life activities\, and interpretive presentations that illum inate daily life during the Revolutionary period. Interactive educational programming and family-friendly activities will further engage audiences i n exploring the political and social context of 1776. This cornerstone eve nt of the America250 series offers a dynamic\, hands-on opportunity to con nect with the nation’s founding history on the very site where it unfold ed. \n\n\n\n11:00 A.M. – Opening Ceremony featuring the Staten Island Ba gpipers and a reading of the Declaration of Independence \n\n\n\n1:00 P.M. – Peace Conference Reenactment featuring Benjamin Franklin\, John Adams \, Edward Rutledge\, and Admiral Lord Howe \n\n\n\nEnjoy a full day of his tory\, tradition\, and family fun\, including: \n\n\n\n\nSnack stand\n\n\n \nOutdoor museum displays\n\n\n\n18th-century crafts and trade demonstrati ons (print shop\, tin smith\, woodworking\, spinners\, quilters)\n\n\n\nCo lonial music\n\n\n\nAuxiliary open-hearth cooking demonstrations with free recipes\n\n\n\nColonial kitchen garden\n\n\n\nChildren’s activities\n\n \n\nConference House Gift Shop LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T050319Z LOCATION:Conference House\, 7455 Hylan Boulevard\, Staten Island\, New Yor k\, 10307\, United States URL:https://historichousetrust.org/calendar-event/the-1776-peace-conferenc e-reenactment/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Historic House Trust of New York City X-SOURCE-URL:https://historichousetrust.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:America250: Staten Island Philharmonic Concert in the Park DTSTART:20260912T203000Z DTEND:20260912T223000Z DTSTAMP:20260729T050319Z UID:22768-1789230600-1789237800@historichousetrust.org CATEGORIES:holiday,music DESCRIPTION:As part of the Conference House’s America250 series\, this o utdoor concert celebrates the nation’s 250th anniversary through music a nd community.   \n\n\n\nThe Staten Island Philharmonic presents an outdo or concert at the conclusion of the 1776 Peace Conference Celebration and Reenactment with a celebratory program of American orchestral music. Set i n a scenic park environment\, the performance offers a reflective yet upli fting musical experience honoring the nation’s 250th anniversary. LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T050319Z LOCATION:Conference House\, 7455 Hylan Boulevard\, Staten Island\, New Yor k\, 10307\, United States URL:https://historichousetrust.org/calendar-event/si-philharmonic-concert- in-the-park/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Historic House Trust of New York City X-SOURCE-URL:https://historichousetrust.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Lewis Latimer's 178th Birthday Celebration DTSTART:20260919T170000Z DTEND:20260919T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260729T050319Z UID:22842-1789822800-1789833600@historichousetrust.org CATEGORIES:community,family DESCRIPTION:Join the Lewis Latimer House in celebrating Lewis Latimer’s life and contributions on Saturday\, September 19 from 1:00pm to 4:00pm. \ n\n\n\nThis annual free event features lively performances\, games and exc iting STEAM activities for the whole family! Let’s come together to hono r the remarkable life of Lewis Latimer and his passion for science\, techn ology\, engineering\, art\, and math (STEAM). LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T050319Z LOCATION:Lewis Latimer House\, 34-41 137th St\, Flushing\, NY\, 10037\, Un ited States URL:https://historichousetrust.org/calendar-event/lewis-latimers-178th-bir thday-celebration/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Historic House Trust of New York City X-SOURCE-URL:https://historichousetrust.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Open House NY - Free Admission Tours of the Conference House DTSTART:20261016T160000Z DTEND:20261018T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260729T050319Z UID:22769-1792152000-1792339200@historichousetrust.org CATEGORIES:arts,festival DESCRIPTION:Open House New York Weekend is an annual festival that unlock s 300 destinations across the five boroughs for behind-the-scenes tours an d special activities. Don’t miss out on an free opportunity to learn abo ut the historic Conference House on Staten Island. \n\n\n\nBuilt by Engli sh immigrant Captain Christopher Billopp\, in or around the year 1680\, th is handsome stately manor was a wheat farm throughout the first century of its existence.  An invaluable relic in America’s history\, the Confere nce House was the site of a 1776 peace conference which attempted to end t he Revolutionary War.  Edward Rutledge\, John Adams\, Lord Howe and Benja min Franklin were among those in attendance.  Surrounded by lush acreage of forests\, marshland and meadows\, the Conference House overlooks the Ar thur Kill River\, Lower Raritan Bay and nearby New Jersey.  The history a nd location of our museum gives visitors a glimpse of a pre populated land scape of New York City\, while also illustrating our nation’s history. LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T050319Z LOCATION:Conference House\, 7455 Hylan Boulevard\, Staten Island\, New Yor k\, 10307\, United States URL:https://historichousetrust.org/calendar-event/open-house-ny-free-admis sion-tours-of-the-conference-house/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Historic House Trust of New York City X-SOURCE-URL:https://historichousetrust.org/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR