The Wyckoff Farmhouse Museum, Brooklyn
The day starts at 10 am and ends at 1:00. Each family will participate in, Storytelling @1:00.
2009 Prices per person included ALL activities: Adults $12.00 Children $8.00
Space is limited, so you will need to pre-register and send a $5.00 per person deposit.
Please contact the Education Department at 718.629.5400 or email: ateducation@
During this day, you will,
- Discover the origins of Brooklyn farms (bouweries) and their relationship with New Amsterdam,
- Understand the interdependence of the Dutch, Native Americans, and free and enslaved Africans,
- Depict the life of a colonial family in New Amersfoort (Flatlands, Brooklyn),
- Examine various objects to discover their purpose and how we use similar objects today, and
- Determine how NewAmsterdam evolved in to the colony of New York to New York City part of the United States of America.
Brooklyn Object Observation: Examine reproduction colonial objects
Maps: Uncover the six original towns that comprised Brooklyn, and how those areas look today
Butter Churning: Experience making butter, and sampling your wares
Gardening: Learn about how food grow and help plant for the fall harvest Herbs and
Herbal Sachets Making: Learn the importance of herbs in Colonial times and make an Herbal Sachet Quill
Writing with Berry Ink: Create ink using berries and write with a quill
Apple Cider Pressing: See how apple cider was created and taste the fruits of your labor
This museum is the oldest structure in New York City, with rooms dating back to 1652 (New Amsterdam). They interpret the agricultural history and diverse people of Brooklyn and as part of Kings County from colonial times through the present.
The Wyckoff Farmhouse Museum ~ 5816 Clarendon Road at Ralph Avenue ~ Brooklyn, NY 11203 Phone: 718.629.5400 ~ Fax: 718.629.3125 ~ www.wyckoffassociat
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