WEATHER UPDATE: THE EVENT WILL BE MOVED INDOORS BECAUSE OF RAINY CONDITIONS.

Join us for an afternoon of historical fun at Bowne House as we celebrate the 250th Anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence! Enjoy guided tours of Bowne House, create a patriotic craft, play games in the garden, and sip on refreshing beverages.

Admission: $12 General ; $10 Student (with a valid high school or college I.D.) ; $5 Children 14 years old and under ; $5 Member of Bowne House Historical Society

Payment is collected upon entry to the museum. RSVP Here.

Discover the art of cursive handwriting in this engaging workshop designed for teens and adults. Whether you are learning cursive for the first time or looking to improve your penmanship, participants will develop the fundamentals of script writing through guided instruction and targeted practice exercises.

Workshop Sessions: July 15th, July 29th, August 12th, & August 26th, 2026

Ticket Price: $4 for high school & college students; $20 for all other participants. Tickets are required for entry and can be purchased via Eventbrite.

You’re invited to attend the Annual Meeting of the Bowne House Historical Society on Tuesday, June 30th 2026 at 6:00pm. Join us in-person at Bowne House (37-01 Bowne Street, Flushing, NY 11354) or online via the Zoom platform.

Attendance is Free.

In celebration of Juneteenth, Bowne House will be offering guided tours inspired by the enduring legacy of abolition and anti-slavery activism in Flushing and beyond. Topics will include anti-slavery activities of Long Island Quakers in the New York Meeting during the Revolutionary Era & Bowne-Parsons family members’ participation in a network of the Underground Railroad.

Admission: $10 General; $8 per Student; $5 per Youth; Free for Members

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

Bowne House educators will read stories about our National Holiday, Juneteenth. 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 via Eventbrite.

Bowne House Celebrates Juneteenth & America250: Join us on the ZOOM platform for an illustrated talk by our collection volunteer Ellen M. Spindler that explores the anti-slavery activities of the Bowne Family and other Long Island Quakers in the New York Meeting leading up to and during the Revolutionary Era.

Admission: $10 General; $5 per Member.

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

Join us for guided tours of Bowne House on Saturday, June 6th. Learn about the Bowne family and what life was like in Queens, NY from the 17th century through to the early 20th century.

Admission: $10 General; $8 per Student; $5 per Youth; Free for Members

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

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. 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 about Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage. 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 via Eventbrite.

Join us for guided tours of Bowne House on Saturday, May 2nd. Learn about the Bowne family and what life was like in Queens, NY from the 17th century through to the early 20th century.

Admission: $10 General; $8 per Student; $5 per Youth; Free for Members

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

Join us at Bowne House for an interactive Genealogy Workshop presented by the Increase Carpenter Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Certified genealogists from the Daughters of the American Revolution will introduce you to techniques and online research tools to start your journey into the past.

Admission: $25 General; $20 per Member.

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

Join us for guided tours of Bowne House on Saturday, April 11th, 2026. Learn about the Bowne family and what life was like in Queens, NY from the 17th century through to the early 20th century.

Admission: $10 General; $8 per Student; $5 per Youth; Free for Members

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

Bowne House educators will read stories about gardening and the season of spring. 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.

Join us for guided tours of Bowne House on Friday, April 10th, 2026. Learn about the Bowne family and what life was like in Queens, NY from the 17th century through to the early 20th century.

Admission: $10 General; $8 per Student; $5 per Youth; Free for Members

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

Join us for guided tours of Bowne House on Wednesday, April 8th, 2026. Learn about the Bowne family and what life was like in Queens, NY from the 17th century through to the early 20th century.

Admission: $10 General; $8 per Student; $5 per Youth; Free for Members

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

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.

Click Here for More Information about Admission Fees and Purchasing Tickets.

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.

Click Here for More Information about Admission Fees and Purchasing Tickets.

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.

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

Click Here for More Information about Admission Fees and Purchasing Tickets.

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.