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June First Friday
Think you have a good eye? Join us at the 1890 House Museum for a scavenger hunt unlike anything you’ve seen before. Play I Spy Something Wrong for the chance to win 1890 House swag, and the grand prize of a free museum membership! It’s fun for the whole family.
Find out more »1902: A Look At Modern America
Celebrate New York State's Paths Through History at the 1890 House Museum! The living history troupe, Yesterdays Gentleman, brings New York's tradition of mechanical invention and social innovation to Cortland in an exciting event for the whole family. Prominent figures take you back to 1902 - a year of transition and change for America. The excess of the Gilded Age gave way to the Progressive Era, accompanied by an incredible amount of new technology, and social reforms. Adults and Children alike, will…
Find out more »Gambling with Gatsby
The 1890 House Museum's Summer Gala is sure to be a rip-roaring, lindy-hopping good time. Bust out your glad rags, and bring along your lucky charms, and hope you win big at games of chance. If you and your jelly bean have the password, you can get zozzled on the premier foot juice of the region while testing your luck at games of chance throughout the Museum. A live band will provide all the tunes you need in the Carriage…
Find out more »Croquet Tournament
Get your juices flowing at the Inaugural 1890 House Museum Croquet Tournament. Teams of 2 compete in World Cup-styled pools to advance to the quarterfinal playoffs. Enjoy food trucks and beer in-between matches, but don't lose track of the ultimate prize - The 1st WickWired Croquet Champion! Entry for Teams of Two - $20 Unsure how to play? Show up at 10 AM for a tutorial that will get you ready to knock the competition out of the lawn! Admission…
Find out more »October First Friday
Join us for October First Friday! Explore the 1890 House and learn about superstitions, funeral customs, hair wreaths, memento mori and learn the true story of the death of Chester Wickwire. Tours at 5, 6, and 7 pm OR Carve a pumpkin! We will have pumpkins for purchase or bring your own! 5 - 8 pm Call the museum at 607 756 7551 or email events@the1890house.org for more information or to reserve your spot!
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