Join King Manor and Queens Fiber Arts for a day full of Fall activities!Join us for corn husk doll-making, pumpkin-picking, candy, goodies, and of course, the Queens Fiber Arts Festival!We will be joined by Neir's Tavern, historic brewers (21+), Tools & Tiaras, and several vendors from QFA Fest. We will also be making Victorian mourning…
Author David J. Goodwin joins us for a discussion of horror legend H.P. LovecraftDavid J. Goodwin is back for another Lovecraft at the Manor, and this time with his book on the horizon! Author and historian David J. Goodwin will discuss his research on the influential horror writer H. P. Lovecraft and his years in…
Join us for a presentation and short film featuring shadow puppets!Novelist, painter, and puppeteer George Hagen presents “Narratives of the Enslaved & the Free.” Using shadow puppets, Hagen’s short film “Jupiter Washington, Carpenter” (2022) tells the tale of an enslaved man on the Washington family plantation in Virginia in the 1730s. It’s a fictional tale;…
What is mourning jewelry? Create your own using our custom button-maker!Celebrate Spooky Season with us by designing your own mourning jewelry using our custom pinback button-maker! While mourning jewelry has existed for centuries, it gained popularity in the 1800s when Queen Elizabeth’s Prince Albert died. There were strict rules for mourning a loved one, with…
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…
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,…
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,…
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!…
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…
