Hands-on Black History: Oysters!

Saturday, February 1, 2025

1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.

Join us as we dive into the history of Black oystermen and the legacy of Thomas Downing, the oyster King of NY! Participants will have the opportunity to create crowns that befit a free Black business owner and stop on the underground railroad, practice oyster filtration, and even investigate the habitats of oysters! This event is FREE and open to the public and we hope to see you there on February 1st between 1-4 PM.

Location

King Manor Museum in Rufus King Park

150-03 Jamaica Ave, Jamaica, NY 11432

Queens

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Cost

Free

Registration

RSVP on EventBrite

Contact Number

(973) 388-0339

Contact Email

education@kingmanor.org

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