Join us IN PERSON AT BOWNE HOUSE OR VIA ZOOM for an illustrated talk that reveals the colorful and astonishing life of John Bowne's mother-in-law, Elizabeth Fones-Winthrop-Feake-Hallett, who defied 17th-century gender roles and Puritan morality to forge a life on her own terms in the New World.

Tickets are required for entry and can be purchased via Eventbrite.

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Participants will be taught how to sew a design using cross stitch and create their own keepsake. Plus, learn about the history of needlework and “samplers” in the lives of early American girls and women. The workshop will be led by Bowne House Trustee Janet Caraisco. All materials will be supplied to participants. 

$25 General Admission. Tickets are required for entry and can be purchased via Eventbrite.

Bowne House educators will read stories in honor of Women’s History Month. Attendees will also enjoy a surprise craft project and refreshments. The program is appropriate for ages 5 and up. All children must be accompanied by an adult throughout the duration of the program.

Ticket Price: We accept a donation in any amount. Tickets are only required for each child in attendance. Adult chaperones attend for free. Register Here.

Bowne House educators will read stories in honor of Black History Month. Attendees will also enjoy a surprise craft project and refreshments. The program is appropriate for ages 5 and up. All children must be accompanied by an adult throughout the duration of the program.

This is a FREE program. Pre-registration is available via Eventbrite.

Join us for a talk celebrating the launch of a special exhibit titled “The Fabric of History in Flushing and Beyond.” Fiber Artists Thadine Wormly and Jacqueline Colson will talk about their pieces on display, while providing insight into their artistic process and the rich historical context of their subjects. A question and answer period will follow.

Tickets are required for entry and can be purchased via Eventbrite.

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Join us IN PERSON AT BOWNE HOUSE OR VIA ZOOM for an illustrated talk that explores the anti-slavery activities of the Bowne family and New York Quakers in the Revolutionary War era. Archivist Charlotte Jackson and researcher Ellen M. Spindler will offer a close-up look at precious records, including 18th-century manumission certificates and Quaker Meeting records, that capture this period’s heightened focus on themes of oppression, liberty, and hypocrisy.

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DUE TO SEVERE WINTER WEATHER CONDITIONS, TOUR HOURS FOR SUNDAY, JANUARY 25, 2026 ARE CANCELLED.

We thank you for your understanding.

Participants will learn introductory stitches used in the needle-craft called embroidery. These stitches may include outline stitches, black line stitches, and simple flower stitches. The workshop will be led by Bowne House Trustee Janet Caraisco. All materials will be supplied to participants.

$25 General Admission. Tickets are required for entry and can be purchased via Eventbrite.

Bowne House educators will read stories celebrating Lunar New Year. Attendees will also enjoy a surprise craft project and refreshments. The program is appropriate for ages 5 and up. All children must be accompanied by an adult throughout the duration of the program.

This is a FREE program. Pre-registration is available via Eventbrite.

Join us for special Holiday-themed tours of Bowne House. Adorned with seasonal decorations, the house is especially cozy this time of year. Learn about the history of Bowne House and its occupants, along with fun holiday history from yesteryear.

Admission: $12 per person; $7 for ages 14 and under; $5 for members

Tickets are purchased at the museum. No pre-registration is required.

Bowne House educators will read stories celebrating December holidays and winter fun. Attendees will also enjoy a surprise craft project and refreshments. The program is appropriate for ages 5 and up. 

This is a FREE program. No pre-registration is required.

Join us for special Holiday-themed tours of Bowne House. Adorned with seasonal decorations, the house is especially cozy this time of year. Learn about the history of Bowne House and its occupants, along with fun holiday history from yesteryear.

Admission: $12 per person; $7 for ages 14 and under; $5 for members

Tickets are purchased at the museum. No pre-registration is required.

The Historic Holiday House Tour (also known as The Holly Tour) returns for another year! On Sunday, December 14th, 2025, five Queens historic landmarks will open their doors to the public for the 38th Annual Holiday Historic House Tour.

Ticket Required for Entry. Click Here for more information and to get your tickets.

Join us for Guided Tours of Bowne House on Saturday, November 15th. Learn about the Bowne family and what life was like in Queens, NY from the 17th century through to the early 20th century. Tours will be available in ENGLISH and CHINESE.

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Admission: $10 per person; $8 per student with valid school idea; $5 for ages 14 and under; Free for members.

Tickets are purchased at the museum. No pre-registration is required.

Bowne House educators will read stories about the legacy and meaning of Veterans Day. Attendees will also enjoy a surprise craft project and refreshments. The program is appropriate for children ages 5 and up.

This is a FREE program. No pre-registration is required.

Join us for a talk with Archivist Charlotte Jackson, who will share the story of 17th-century immigrants John and Hannah Bowne through letters, diaries, and early Quaker records. The voices of these influential early Flushing settlers leap off the pages of their three-and-a-half-century old records, preserved by generations of their descendants in the family home.

Admission: $15 per person; $12 per senior 65+; $10 per member.

Tickets are purchased at the museum. No pre-registration is required.

Take a spooky journey to the past with evening tours of Bowne House and learn about its Haunted History. Our historical stories and themed decor are sure to put you in the Halloween spirit! Recommended for Teens and Adults. (Attendees ages 16 and under must be accompanied by an adult.)

$15 per Attendee ; $10 per member. Tickets are purchased at the museum. No pre-registration required.

Enjoy a Halloween Read Aloud at Bowne House! Our educators will read stories about Halloween that are appropriate for children ages 5 through 11. Attendees will also enjoy a surprise craft project and refreshments.

This is a Free program. No pre-registration is required.

Bowne House is part of the Fall 2025 Open House New York Weekend Line Up! On Saturday, October 18th, visit Bowne House for self-guided tours of the home and a special exhibit featuring a newly conserved 19th-century sampler.

This is a FREE program. No pre-registration is required.

Bowne House Historical Society is hosting a special event to launch a new book, Rural County, Urban Borough: A History of Queens, written by the late Queens resident Jeffrey A. Kroessler. Laura Heim, architect and preservationist, and Rob MacKay, Director of Public Relations for the Queens Economic Development Corporation, will speak about the new book and Kroessler’s work as an urban historian, preservationist and educator.

This is a FREE program. Pre-register via Eventbrite.

Join us for a talk & presentation with Bowne House Archivist Charlotte Jackson. To mark National Underground Railroad Month, the Bowne House Archives offers the most in-depth look yet at our "Underground Railroad Letter," which was carried to Flushing 175 years ago this month by a freedom-seeker on the Underground Railroad.

Tickets are purchased at the door. $10 per Attendee; $5 for Members.

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a Read Aloud at Bowne House! Our educators will read stories that highlight the achievements of Hispanic Americans throughout history. The Read Aloud is appropriate for children ages 5 through 11. Attendees will also enjoy a surprise craft project and refreshments.

This is a Free program. No pre-registration is required.