The Wyckoff House

Virtual Farmhouse Family Day: Bountiful Butter!
2021-02-20 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | NY
Join Family Programs Coordinator Chloe every 3rd Saturday at 1PM for step-by-step instructions of our hands-on activity of the month.

For our February Farmhouse Family Day From Home we will be churnning our own butter using simple household ingredients. Find out what the Wyckoff family might have used to churn butter in the 1600s as we explore the historical significance of everyone’s favorite dairy product. Get a taste of the farm life as we teach you how to churn your own butter – and why it was such a staple on the Wyckoff farm.
We’ll be posting video instructions as well as step-by-step photo slides on Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube, so you can follow along at your own pace, beginning at 1PM.
To make your own butter at home, you’ll need: heavy whipping cream, a jar or other container with a tight lid, a strainer, bowl, paper towel, and optional add-ons like salt and dried herbs.
In-person programming at the Wyckoff House Museum will be suspended until Spring 2021. Make sure to stay on top of virtual program announcements by following us on Facebook, Instagram, and by checking our website.

Midwinter Break Fun & Games Virtual Workshop Series
2021-02-19 13:00 - 14:00, 2021-02-18 13:00 - 14:00, 2021-02-17 13:00 - 14:00, 2021-02-16 13:00 - 14:00 | NY
Learn how create your own fun & games this Midwinter Recess with NYC Historic House Museums!

Join the Wyckoff House Museum and our sister sites Morris-Jumel Mansion, Old Stone House, Historic Richmond Town, and Lewis Latimer House Museum for a series of interactive virtual programs February 16th-19th at 1PM.
During each session educators will 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:

Tuesday, February 16th at 1pm: 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 at 1pm: String Games with Wyckoff House Museum – Make whirligigs and other games from buttons and string.

Thursday, February 18th at 1pm: Paper Creations with Lewis Latimer House Museum– Learn to create toys out of paper.

Friday, February 19th at 1pm: 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.

Unless otherwise specified, sessions are intended for students ages 8-12. Younger children may require adult assistance.
Sessions will be occurring over Zoom and are free to attend with RSVP. Materials list will be sent upon registration.

Virtual Farmhouse Family Day: Color and Light
2021-01-16 13:00 - 15:00 | NY
Explore papier-mache techniques to make a colorful lantern creation at home!

We’re finding creative new ways to brighten up the short days of winter. Join Family Programs Coordinator Chloe every 3rd Saturday of the month at 1PM for step-by-step instructions of our hands-on activity of the month.
For our January Farmhouse Family Day From Home we will be creating colorful glowing lanterns with papier-mâché! We’ll be posting video instructions as well as step-by-step photo slides on Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube, so you can follow along at your own pace, beginning at 1PM.

In-person programming at the Wyckoff House Museum will be suspended until Spring 2021. Make sure to stay on top of virtual program announcements by following us on Facebook, Instagram, and by checking our website.

MLK Day of Service: Wyckoff Farm Volunteer Clean Up Day
2021-01-16 12:00 - 14:00 | The Wyckoff House Museum, 5816 Clarendon Road, Brooklyn, NY, 11203, United States
Calling all volunteers!

On this MLK Day of Service, join the Wyckoff House Museum in maintaining and winterizing the Fidler-Wyckoff Park and surrounding Farm and Garden space. Volunteers are needed to help rake leaves, maintain garden beds, and process compost.
We will provide tools, hand sanitizer, and masks for those who need them. Volunteers should dress warmly with layers in clothing suitable for outdoor work, durable boots or sneakers, bring a refillable water bottle, and snacks.
Planning your visit:

Prepare to get dirty! Dress for the mess by wearing proper outdoor work attire (hat, warm layers, rain gear, gardening gloves, closed-toed shoes, etc.).
Bring a water bottle. We will have a water refilling station available.
Bring snacks/lunch with you (there are limited food options in the area).
Tasks are often physically strenuous, and can include weeding, mulching, turning compost, or harvesting, depending on the needs of the farm that day.
We welcome volunteers ages 13 & older.

COVID-19 guidelines will be maintained throughout the event:

Maintain a 6-foot distance between yourself, farm staff, and other visitors.
Wear a mask or face covering when unable to maintain a 6-foot social distance.
Complete a COVID-19 health survey when you arrive.
Group size has been limited to allow for social distancing and pre-registration is required. If you are unable to make it please let us know so we can give your spot to someone else.
Handwashing stations and sanitizer will be available.

RSVP on Eventbrite is required. Email zach@wyckoffmuseum.org with any questions.

On this MLK Day of Service, join the Wyckoff House Museum in maintaining and winterizing the Fidler-Wyckoff Park and surrounding Farm and Garden space. Volunteers are needed to help rake leaves, maintain garden beds, and process compost.
We will provide tools, hand sanitizer, and masks for those who need them. Volunteers should dress warmly with layers in clothing suitable for outdoor work, durable boots or sneakers, bring a refillable water bottle, and snacks.
Planning your visit:

Prepare to get dirty! Dress for the mess by wearing proper outdoor work attire (hat, warm layers, rain gear, gardening gloves, closed-toed shoes, etc.).
Bring a water bottle. We will have a water refilling station available.
Bring snacks/lunch with you (there are limited food options in the area).
Tasks are often physically strenuous, and can include weeding, mulching, turning compost, or harvesting, depending on the needs of the farm that day.
We welcome volunteers ages 13 & older.

COVID-19 guidelines will be maintained throughout the event:

Maintain a 6-foot distance between yourself, farm staff, and other visitors.
Wear a mask or face covering when unable to maintain a 6-foot social distance.
Complete a COVID-19 health survey when you arrive.
Group size has been limited to allow for social distancing and pre-registration is required. If you are unable to make it please let us know so we can give your spot to someone else.
Handwashing stations and sanitizer will be available.

Email zach@wyckoffmuseum.org with any questions.

Virtual Farmhouse Family Day: Festive Paper Garlands
2020-12-19 13:00 - 14:00 | NY
December Farmhouse Family Day kicks off our winter virtual program series.

Virtual Farmhouse Family Days are back! Join Family Programs Coordinator Chloe every 3rd Saturday of the month at 1PM for step-by-step instructions of our hands-on activity of the month.
This month we’ll celebrate December’s dark and wintery days with some festive crafts to brighten up your home! Learn how to make a simple paper garland that will add some color to any doorway or Christmas tree.
Follow along with Farmhouse Family Day activities on Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube beginning at 1PM.
In-person programming at the Wyckoff House Museum will be suspended until Spring 2021. Make sure to stay on top of virtual program announcements by following us on Facebook, Instagram, and by checking our website.

Virtual Farmhouse Family Days are back! Join Family Programs Coordinator Chloe every 3rd Saturday of the month at 1PM for step-by-step instructions of our hands-on activity of the month.
This month we’ll celebrate December’s dark and wintery days with some festive crafts to brighten up your home! Learn how to make a simple paper garland that will add some color to any doorway or Christmas tree.
Follow along with Farmhouse Family Day activities on Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube beginning at 1PM.

In-person programming at the Wyckoff House Museum will be suspended until Spring 2021. Make sure to stay on top of virtual program announcements by following us on Facebook, Instagram, and by checking our website.

Virtual St. Nicholas Day (Sinterklaas) Celebration
2020-12-06 14:00 - 15:30 | NY
Learn about the Dutch traditions celebrated by early Dutch settlers in New Netherlands for the Feast of Sinterklaas.

The Wyckoff House & Association and The National Society of Colonial Dames in the State of New York welcome their members and friends to a virtual celebration of the the Dutch holiday of St. Nicholas Day. An informal presentation by staff from the Wyckoff House Museum and Van Cortlandt House Museum will be followed with opportunities to share stories, connect with members, and ask questions.
Heat up some mulled cider and feast on speculoos koekjes while we share traditions with old and new friends!
While this event is geared for members of the Wyckoff House & Association and the National Society of Colonial Dames in the State of New York, it is open to potential members and friends as well.

The Wyckoff House & Association and The National Society of Colonial Dames in the State of New York welcome their members and friends to a virtual celebration of the the Dutch holiday of St. Nicholas Day. An informal presentation by staff from the Wyckoff House Museum and Van Cortlandt House Museum will be followed with opportunities to share stories, connect with members, and ask questions.
Heat up some mulled cider and feast on speculoos koekjes while we share traditions with old and new friends!

While this event is geared for members of the Wyckoff House & Association and the National Society of Colonial Dames in the State of New York, it is open to potential members and friends as well.

SINTERKLAAS – SAINT NICHOLAS DAY
2020-12-05 14:00 - 16:30 | Wyckoff House Museum, New York, 5816 Clarendon Road, Brooklyn, NY, 11203, United States
Join us on Saturday, December 5th for our 19th Annual Sinterklaas- St. Nicholas Day Celebration. This year will look a little different as we adjust for social distancing guidelines but we hope you can join us for craft activities, tree lighting, and a visit from St. Nick.

Children will enjoy a special visit from St. Nicholas as he arrives on horseback around 2:30PM. St. Nicholas will tell the traditional tale of The Bakers Dozen and children are invited to sign the Red Book. Sip hot cider, try your hand at colonial games, create a holiday pomander, decorate a Dutch clog for Sinterklaas, and dress the tree for the tree lighting that will close the day as the sun goes down.
2PM Grounds open with crafts and activities
2:30PM Learn the traditional Sinterklaas Song
2:45PM St. Nicholas arrives on horseback, socially distanced meet the horses
3PM Story time with St. Nicholas: The Bakers Dozen
3:15-4PM Sign the Red Book and take photos in our Holiday Photo Booth**
4:30PM Tree decorating and lighting
What to expect on your visit:

The house museum is currently closed to the public. We recommend dressing warmly as all activities will take place outdoors in the park.
In order to facilitate social distancing, we cannot guarantee entry without a reserved ticket. Walk-ups will be admitted on a first-come-first-served basis, capacity permitting.

HEALTH & SAFTEY

Mask wearing and social distancing requirements must be adhered to while visiting the grounds.
Hand sanitizer will be available throughout the park and event. We will have extra masks if you do not bring your own.
Visitors will be health-screened upon entering the park and are required to provide contact information in compliance with contact tracing protocol.
We recommend using the restroom before your arrival. There is one port-o-san on the property.

**To respect social distancing guidelines, photos with St. Nicholas will not be available this year. Families are encouraged to take photos in our Holiday-themed Photo Booth as an alternative.
In light of the effects of COVID-19 on our community, this year ticket fees will be waived. Refreshments and holiday items wil be available on-site for purchase.

Farmhouse Family Day: Marigold Magic
2020-11-14 11:00 - 16:00 | The Wyckoff House Museum, 5816 Clarendon Road, Brooklyn, NY, 11203, United States
*Please note the date change for this month’s Family Day*

Explore natural dyes and seed saving with Fall flowers at November Farmhouse Family Day!

Festive Fall outdoor activities continue during this month’s Farmhouse Family Day from 11AM-4PM! Families will learn how to make natural dyes from marigolds and how to save seeds from fall flowers with special guest artist Lisa Sikorski.
What to expect on your visit:

Farmhouse Family Day is free and open to all ages, ideal for children ages 4-10.
The house museum is currently closed to the public. We recommend dressing warmly as all activities will take place outdoors in the park.
The Natural Dyeing activity will begin at 1PM. Supplies will be provided. Families are welcome to bring small personal cotton fabrics to be dyed.
Seed Saving and Farm activies will be ongoing and group sizes will be limited to allow for social distancing.

HEALTH & SAFTEY

Mask wearing and social distancing requirements must be adhered to while visiting the grounds.
Hand sanitizer will be available throughout the park and event. We will have extra masks if you do not bring your own.
Visitors will be health-screened upon entering the park and are required to provide contact information in compliance with contact tracing protocol.
We recommend using the restroom before your arrival. There is one port-o-san on the property.

Explore at Home- Afterschool Series with NYC House Museums
2020-11-10 16:00 - 17:00 | NY
Join the Wyckoff House Museum and our sister sites Dyckman Farmhouse Museum, Morris-Jumel Mansion, Old Stone House, Historic Richmond Town, and Lewis Latimer House Museum for a series of virtual after school programs on Tuesdays this fall.
Each week an educator from each site will guide participants through a different interactive historical hands-on activity. Travel though NYC, and the past, without leaving your home!
Unless otherwise specified, sessions are intended for students ages 8-12. Younger children may require adult assistance. Sessions are $10 each. For more information and to register, click here.
No one will be turned away for lack of funds, please email danielle@wyckoffmuseum.org for more information.

Session Schedule:
Tuesday, October 13th at 4pm: Sew Your Own Pouch with Old Stone House– Learn how to make basic knots and stitches to sew your own pouch.
Tuesday, October 20th at 4pm: Suncatcher Design with Morris Jumel Mansion– Make multi-color suncatcher designs!
Tuesday, October 27th at 4pm: Paper Marbling with Lewis Latimer House Museum– Discover chemistry in art!
Tuesday, November 10th at 4pm: Cardboard Loom Weaving with Wyckoff House Museum– Explore the world of textile-making while learning how to make your own woven creations.
Tuesday, November 17th at 4pm: Traveling Kitchen with Dyckman Farmhouse Museum– Learn how to make delicious plant-based recipes while learning about Lenape, Mesoamerican, African, Dutch, and Dominican cultivated plants and foodways.
Tuesday, November 24th at 4pm: Make Your Own Board Game with Historic Richmond Town– Make your own strategy board game and test your mental might with historic riddles.

Wyckoff Farm Volunteer Clean Up Day
2020-11-07 13:00 - 16:00 | The Wyckoff House Museum, 5816 Clarendon Road, Brooklyn, NY, 11203, United States
Calling all volunteers!

This Fall, volunteer with Wyckoff House Museum to help put our Farm to bed for the winter and beautify the surrounding Fidler-Wyckoff House Park.
Planning your visit:

Prepare to get dirty! Dress for the mess by wearing proper outdoor work attire (hat, sunglasses, layers, rain gear, gardening gloves, closed-toed shoes, etc.).
Bring a water bottle. We will have a water refilling station available.
Bring snacks/lunch with you (there are limited food options in the area).
Tasks are often physically strenuous, and can include weeding, mulching, turning compost, or harvesting, depending on the needs of the farm that day.
We welcome volunteers ages 13 & older.

COVID-19 guidelines will be maintained throughout the event:

Maintain a 6-foot distance between yourself, farm staff, and other visitors.
Wear a mask or face covering when unable to maintain a 6-foot social distance.
Complete a COVID-19 health survey when you arrive.
Group size has been limited to allow for social distancing and pre-registration is required. If you are unable to make it please let us know so we can give your spot to someone else.
Handwashing stations and sanitizer will be available.

Email zach@wyckoffmuseum.org with any questions.

Kids Fall Spooktacular
2020-10-31 13:00 - 16:00 | The Wyckoff House Museum, 5816 Clarendon Road, Brooklyn, NY, 11203, United States
Enjoy all things fall out on the Wyckoff farm this Halloween.

Join us for a socially distanced outdoor fall celebration. Families and kids can celebrate Halloween outdoors with a visit the Wyckoff Farmhouse park.
In order to facilitate social distancing, tickets are for timed entry. We cannot guarantee entry without a timed. Walk-ups will be admitted on a first-come-first-served basis, capacity permitting.
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What to expect on your visit:

Admission is free with timed tickets for staggered entry between 1-3:30 PM.
Live DJ and positive vibes from 1-4 PM.
Come dressed up for a kids a costume contest with prizes!
The Pumpkin Patch will be open to purchase sugar pumpkins ($3) or larger pumpkins ($8). There are a limited number of free sugar pumpkins, sponsored by our partners by pre-reservation only.
The Haunted Walk/ Tour is included with admission. Free tickets will be provided upon entry to the event.
The house museum is currently closed to the public; all activities will take place outdoors in the park and comply with social distancing protocols
Pre-packaged food and beverages will be available for sale by local community vendors.

HEALTH & SAFTEY

Visitors will be health-screened and temperatures checked upon entering the park and are required to provide contact information in compliance with contact tracing protocol
Mask wearing and social distancing requirements must be adhered to while visiting the grounds.
Hand sanitizer will be available throughout the park and event. We will have extra masks if you do not bring your own.
We recommend using the restroom before your arrival. There is one port-o-san on the property

This event is produced by Danne Promotions, Elite Learners, and the Wyckoff House Museum, presented by Council Members Farah N. Louis, with support from Suede Restaurant, Brooklyn Level Up, Footprints Cafe.
*In the event of changing safety guidelines or inclement weather, we will advise via email if the event is cancelled.

It's My Park Volunteer Clean up Day
2020-10-23 13:00 - 16:00 | NY
This It’s My Park season, volunteer with the Wyckoff House Museum to remove litter and rake leaves at Fidler-Wyckoff House Park.
Space is limited, so please reach out to the project contact to confirm your attendance by emailing zach@wyckoffmuseum.org.
We look forward to cleaning up the park with you!
Make sure to wear a mask, sturdy shoes, and bring a refillable water bottle. Hand sanitizer and all other tools will be provided.

Fall Pop-Up Market + Family Day + Pumpkin Patch
2020-10-17 11:00 - 16:00 | The Wyckoff House Museum, 5816 Clarendon Road, Brooklyn, NY, 11203, United States
Enjoy all things Fall out on the Wyckoff Farm this October Farmhouse Family Day.

Festive Fall outdoor activities continue during this month’s Farmhouse Family Day from 11AM-4PM! Families can roll up their sleeves and get dirty assisting with our sweet potato harvest, learn about compost, snap photos in our Fall Harvest Photo booth, take a stroll around our pumpkin patch, or visit one of our craft tables.
While you’re here make sure to stop by the Local Market Fall Pop Up (12-4PM), featuring local Black-owned small businesses, presented by our partner Danne Promotions and the Wyckoff Farm Stand (11AM-1PM).
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What to expect on your visit:

The Local Market Fall Pop-Up, produced by Danne Promotions will feature a local artists, restaurants and other entrepreneurs, Live DJ and positive vibes, from noon – 4pm
Farmhouse Family Day is free and open to all ages, ideal for children ages 4-10.

The house museum is currently closed to the public; all activities will take place outdoors in the park and comply with social distancing protocols
The Wyckoff farm stand opens at 11am until we run out of produce (usually ~1pm)

The Sweet Potato Harvest activity will begin at 1PM. Supplies will be provided. Make sure to wear close-toed shoes and prepare to get dirty.
Farm and Compost Tours will follow the Sweet Potato Harvest at 1PM. Tour size is limited to provide for social distancing.
The Pumpkin Patch is from 12-4PM and will be available by timed tickets, which are first-come first-served and issued upon arrival. Limited reservation via Eventbrite required for free sugar pumpkins (3-4lbs) **Limit of1 sugar pumpkin per child, ages 14 & under, maximum of two per family. Additional and larger pumpkins will be available for purchase.**

HEALTH & SAFTEY

Mask wearing and social distancing requirements must be adhered to while visiting the grounds.
Hand sanitizer will be available throughout the park and event. We will have extra masks if you do not bring your own.
Visitors will be health-screened upon entering the park and are required to provide contact information in compliance with contact tracing protocol
We recommend using the restroom before your arrival. There is one port-o-san on the property

This event is made possible with support from Danne Promotions, Suede Restaurant, Brooklyn Level Up, Footprints Cafe, and Council Members Farah N. Louis and Alan Maisel.

Wyckoff Farm Stand
2020-10-17 11:00 - 13:00 | NY
Our Farm Stand is back for our final market of the season on Saturday, October 17th from 11AM-1PM featuring fresh herbs and veggies from the Wyckoff Farm.
After you visit the Farm Stand, swing by the Compost Station to drop-off your food scraps (plant-based only, no meat or bones) and we hope you can spend some socially-distanced time while you’re here exploring the garden to see what’s new.
Attendees must keep in mind the following guidelines while visiting the Wyckoff Farm:

Wear a mask that covers your mouth and nose.
Adhere to social distancing rules while interacting with staff and other vistitors, leave at least 6 feet between you.
Stay home if you are feeling unwell.

Check out our other activities happening that day here.

The Local Market: Pop Up on the Lawn
2020-09-19 11:00 - 15:00 | NY
Join our friends Dann Promotions for The Local Market, a pop-up marketplace featuring local vendors selling arts & crafts, fashion jewelry, food & more.
Masks will be required for entry and social distancing guidelines will be adhered to during the event.
For more information, RSVP here.

Farmhouse Family Day: Harvest Sun Prints
2020-09-19 11:00 - 15:00 | The Wyckoff House Museum, 5816 Clarendon Road, Brooklyn, NY, 11203, United States
Welcome back to in-person Farmhouse Family Days at Wyckoff!

While our museum remains closed, our activities are returning outdoors with farm tours, a beekeeping demonstration, coloring, and socially-distanced hands-on crafts this Family Day from 11AM-3PM.
We will be exploring the shapes and textures of our garden by making sun prints with handmade frames – sign up to reserve a spot for your family group or pick up a kit to take home! Stick around to enjoy the grounds and complete a scavenger hunt, and make sure to stop by the farmstand and get a tour of our Farm from one of our Garden Apprentices.
What to expect on your visit:

Farmhouse Family Day is free and open to all ages, ideal for children ages 4-10.
The Wyckoff House Museum is currently closed to the public and all socially-distanced activities are occuring outside.
The Farmstand is open from 11AM-1PM.
Farm and Compost Tours are at 11:30AM, 12PM & 12:30PM. Tour size is limited and is first-come first-served.
Meet the Wyckoff Bees at 1PM. Tour size is limited and is first-come first-served.
Harvevst Sun Print activity will begin at 1PM. Participants MUST pre-register for a time slot in advance to do the activity on-site with an educator, spots are limited and for up to 6 members of a family group.
Mask wearing and social distancing requirements must be adhered to while visiting the grounds.
Check out our other events happening that day here.

If you would still like to check out Farmhouse Family Day from home, step-by-step instructions for our activities will be shared on Facebook and Instagram, and be sure to check out our latest Digital Storytime with Joan on Youtube!

Children's Book Giveaway
2020-09-19 11:00 - 13:00 | The Wyckoff House Museum, 5816 Clarendon Road, Brooklyn, NY, 11203, United States
Join us for a free children’s book giveaway!

This Saturday, September 19th along with our Farm Stand and Farmhouse Family Day activities, we will also be hosting a free children’s book giveaway with Brooklyn Book Bodega from 11AM-1PM.
Books will be available for young children up to middle school, as well as a selection of adult books. Quantities are limited. Each registrant will have their choice of up to three free books.

Wyckoff Farm Stand
2020-09-19 11:00 - 13:00 | NY
Our Farm Stand is back on Saturday, September 19th from 11AM-1PM featuring fresh herbs and veggies from the Wyckoff Farm.
After you visit the Farm Stand, swing by the Compost Station to drop-off your food scraps (plant-based only, no meat or bones) and we hope you can spend some socially-distanced time while you’re here exploring the garden to see what’s new.
Attendees must keep in mind the following guidelines while visiting the Wyckoff Farm:

Wear a mask that covers your mouth and nose.
Adhere to social distancing rules while interacting with staff and other vistitors, leave at least 6 feet between you.
Stay home if you are feeling unwell.

Check out our other activities happening that day here.

Wyckoff Members Celebrate Battle of Brooklyn
2020-08-30 13:00 - 14:45 | NY
A special invitation for our Wyckoff Cousins and Members commemorate the Battle of Brooklyn!

Part I: Battle of Brooklyn Commemoration
1 – 2 PM
A virtual ceremony with The Green-Wood Cemetery and the Old Stone House remembering the 244th anniversary of the Battle of Brooklyn. Welcome from Wyckoff House Board President, Naj Wikoff.
Zoom Meeting ID: 890 9279 7356, Passcode: [REDACTED]
Part II: Wyckoff Member Meetup
2 – 2:45 PM
Wyckoff Members and Cousins are invited for a casual meetup with the Wyckoff House & Association Board of Directors following the virtual ceremony. Share your family stories and lore about the Battle of Brooklyn and the Revolutionary War. If you have stories or pictures to share, email membership@wyckoffmuseum.org.
Zoom Meeting ID: 897 3215 8997, Passcode: [REDACTED]
*Please note the two parts will be on two different zoom links. You will need to exit the first zoom meeting in order to sign into the Wyckoff Members Meetup.*
Photo Credit: Robert Denbo via Green-Wood Cemetery

3rd Annual Festival Minokan
2020-08-29 12:00 - 17:00 | NY
Due to expected rain on Saturday, August 29th Festival Minokan 2020 will be postponed. Stay tuned for a rescheduled date.

Join us for a live-streamed Festival Minokan 2020.

This year’s Festival Minokan celebration is moving online where it will be live-streamed on Instagram Live, Facebook Live, and Youtube Live.
Event Schedule:

12-1:30PM -Movement Meditation w/ VÉRONËQUE IGNACE & SEEYOU of Kriyol Dance! Collective
3-5PM- Meditation, Prayer & Presentation of the Petwo Rite w/ Fanmi Asòtò

Please note due to social distancing measures, this event will be streamed live from the Fidler-Wyckoff Park but will not open to the public.

Public Hours
2020-08-21 13:00 - 16:00, 2020-08-14 13:00 - 16:00 | The Wyckoff House Museum, 5816 Clarendon Road, Brooklyn, NY, 11203, United States
Visit NYC’s oldest house and learn how the city’s earliest immigrants lived on a guided house tour.
Tours are offered on a rolling basis every thirty minutes. Last tour at 3:30 p.m.
Suggested donation $5/ adults, $3 students/seniors

Farmhouse Family Day: All Things Books!
2020-08-15 11:00 - 15:00 | The Wyckoff House Museum, 5816 Clarendon Road, Brooklyn, NY, 11203, United States
This Farmhouse Family Day, join us for a series of virtual and in-person activities!

This month we are featuring our virtual activity video plus a special guest storytime video in addition to on-site activity kit pick up and children’s book giveaway. There is a book-themed activity for everyone!
Beginning at 11AM, families can pick up pre-reserved activity kits for kids featuring activity sheets, coloring pages, and more. Activity kits are free with registration for pick up between 11AM-3PM and ideal for children up to 10 years old.
At 1PM, Family Programs Coordinator Chloe will lead us through the step-by-step instructions of our hands-on activity of the month on Facebook, Instagram & YouTube. This month we will be learning how to make our own zines!
Also at 1PM, we will have our first virtual storytime with our Community Advisory Board member, Joan Gilbert, who will be reading Something Beautiful by Sharon Dennis Wyeth.
We will also be hosting a free children’s book giveaway with Brooklyn Book Bodega from 11AM-1PM. For more information, register here.
Our usual on-site Family Day activities continue to be suspended due to COVID-19, only activity kits and children’s books will be available for pick up on-site. Pre-recorded activity videos will be available on Facebook, Instagram & YouTube beginning at 1PM.

Children's Book Giveaway
2020-08-15 11:00 - 13:00 | The Wyckoff House Museum, 5816 Clarendon Road, Brooklyn, NY, 11203, United States
Join us for a free children’s book giveaway!

This Saturday, August 15th along with our Farm Stand and Farmhouse Family Day activities for pick up, we will also be hosting a free children’s book giveaway with Brooklyn Book Bodega from 11AM-1PM.
Books will be available for young children up to middle school. Quantities are limited. Each registrant will have their choice of one free book.

Wyckoff Farm Stand
2020-08-15 11:00 - 13:00 | NY
Our Farm Stand is back on Saturday, August 15th from 11AM-1PM featuring fresh herbs and veggies from the Wyckoff Farm.
After you visit the Farm Stand, swing by the Compost Station to drop-off your food scraps (plant-based only, no meat or bones) and we hope you can spend some socially-distanced time while you’re here exploring the garden to see what’s new.
Attendees must keep in mind the following guidelines while visiting the Wyckoff Farm:

Wear a mask that covers your mouth and nose.
Adhere to social distancing rules while interacting with staff and other vistitors, leave at least 6 feet between you.
Stay home if you are feeling unwell.

Additional date announcements for the Farm Stand will be made soon, stay tuned.

Colonial Cooking Virtual Workshop
2020-07-21 17:00 - 17:45 | NY
J​oin us as we prepare a fresh summertime meal from historical recipes. We’ll discuss the history of the Wyckoff farm and agriculture in Brooklyn, as well as food preservation, healthy meals, and how the Wyckoff Museum is using our farm space to help our neighbors during the COVID-19 crisis. This program is intended for teens and adults.
This program is intended for teens & adults and is also great for families to participate together. If you would like a materials list to follow along, email programs@wyckoffmuseum.org
For more information and to register, click here.
This virtual workshop is presented in partnership with Culture Pass, a program for cardholding patrons of New York City’s public libraries, the Brooklyn Public Library, New York Public Library, and Queens Public Library.
Libraries are still closed due to COVID-19 restrictions but in order to participate you are able to register for a library e-card in the meantime to access all their digital offerings.

Support for Culture Pass is provided by The New York Community Trust, Charles H. Revson Foundation, Stavros Niarchos Foundation, and the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs.

Farmhouse Family Day: Caribbean Dance Celebrations
2020-07-18 11:00 - 16:00 | The Wyckoff House Museum, 5816 Clarendon Road, Brooklyn, NY, 11203, United States
We welcome guest artists from Kriyol Dance! Collective back to Wyckoff to lead our virtual Farmhouse Family Day this July.

Marla Robertson will be leading an extended dance workshop and a performance of her work-in-progress “Muscle Memories Revisited” streaming on Instagram Live, Facebook Live, and Youtube Live beginning at 12PM.
This wraps up a month long virtual series of dance and movement workshops based off the Kriyol Dance! Collective work last summer as Protest Garden Artists-in-Residence and draws on their experience with and connection to the Wyckoff House Museum’s history and its physical space
