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🖤 Farmhouse Family Day: Fabrics of the Diaspora at Wyckoff House Museum in Canarsie (ages 4+)

Saturday February 15, 2025 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Wyckoff House Museum5816 Clarendon Rd.Canarsie NY 11203
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This Black History Month, learn about the history of Western Africa and the Diaspora through the story woven intricately into fabrics. Find your creative resistance by learning about the history art of Adire Eleko, a wax-resist dying technique practiced by the Egba People of Yorubaland (Nigeria, Benin, and Togo).

  •  Family Day is from 11 AM-3 PM with the craft activity beginning at 1 PM. This is an all-ages event, ideal for kids ages 4-12.
  • Tours of the Wyckoff House will be available starting at 12 PM
  •  Dress appropriately for the weather – Family Day takes place indoors and outdoors – and wear closed-toed shoes if you plan on participating in any farm activities.

Cost

FREE

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