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Hands-on History: Gardening Day!

Saturday, April 19, 2025

1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.

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Can you dig it? Join us as we plant our first round of crops and flowers in King Manor’s raised bed gardens to welcome in the spring! We invite you to learn about the plants historically grown on Rufus King’s farm and even create your own illustrated map of the farm from the early 1800s. 

Location

King Manor Museum in Rufus King Park
150-03 Jamaica Ave, Jamaica, NY 11432
Queens
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Cost

Free  

Contact Number

7182060545

Contact Email

education@kingmanor.org

Categories

Arts & Crafts, Education, Art, History, Food, Gardening

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