On this final afternoon of winter break, you’re invited to watch National Treasure with us! A fun and fast-paced movie that introduces historical documents, hidden messages, and the meaning we assign to the past.
Participants will have the opportunity to experiment with invisible ink to write secret messages and create their own treasure hunt, or try one of the museum's scavenger hunts!
Step into the past this winter break with three afternoons of hands-on activities inspired by everyday life in colonial New York. Each day explores a different theme - how people stayed warm, how they dressed, and how ideas and information were shared -through creative crafts, interactive demonstrations, and historical exploration. Programs are designed for families and children and run as drop-in activities during the scheduled hours. All programs are free and open to the public, no registration required. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Join us for just one or all three afternoons to encourage curiosity, creativity, and historical thinking. Philipse Manor Hall offers any aspiring history detectives a warm, engaging way to spend winter break while learning how people lived, worked, and expressed ideas in colonial America.
This program is part of the New York State "Unplug and Play" initiative.
