Hands On History: King of the Jungle!

King Manor Museum 150-03 Jamaica Avenue, Queens, NY, United States

August 10th is National Lion Day! Join us for a scavenger hunt to find all the lions in King Manor.August 10th is National Lion Day! Founding Father Rufus King loved lions so much that he made his family crest a lion's paw holding a key. He also has decorative lions on furniture throughout the first…

An Evening with Mae featuring Neir’s, Nancy Nogood, & the Museum of Drag!

King Manor Museum 150-03 Jamaica Avenue, Queens, NY, United States

Come enjoy a screening of Mae West's "I'm No Angel" (1933) and a drag performance by Nancy Nogood at the museum!“When I’m good, I’m very good. But when I’m bad, I’m better” - Mae WestWe are teaming up with Neir’s Tavern and the Museum of Drag to present an evening with screen legend Mae West!…

Hands-on History: Back to School Book Giveaway

King Manor Museum 150-03 Jamaica Avenue, Queens, NY, United States

Join us for another Back to School book giveaway!Join us for another Back to School book giveaway! Not only will you get to pick up some great free books, but you can make your own creative bookmark and enjoy a beautiful day on our porch. We will also have school supplies such as pencils, binders,…

Cocktails for a cause! King Manor Museum’s Constitution & Cocktails gala

King Manor Museum 150-03 Jamaica Avenue, Queens, NY, United States

King Manor's annual cocktail party fundraiser. Raise a glass to support the museum and celebrate Constitution Day!Raise a glass to the 236th anniversary of the signing of the US Constitution and support accessible educational programs that foster critical thinking and civic engagement in Queens and beyond.This year's honorees: Mr. Kevin Livingston, Founder of 100 Suits,…

Hands-on History: Quill Creations

King Manor Museum 150-03 Jamaica Avenue, Queens, NY, United States

Get creative with quill and ink!September 17th marks Constitution Day, a day honoring the signing of the U.S. Constitution by the delegates of the Constitutional Convention in 1787. We also celebrate new citizens! Join us in our classroom for some quill and ink writing using real feather quills and authentic ink, just as it was…