Traveling Programs
While we would love to welcome everyone to King Manor, it isn’t always the easiest to plan a trip away. Serving the greater Queens Borough out of Jamaica, one of our educators will come to your site with a prepared presentation, some historic objects from the collection, and a wealth of knowledge. Learn more about our programs below!
If you have questions, or are interested in booking, contact Education Coordinator, Veronica Alt, at education@kingmanor.org.
Life at King Manor
A look at how the home was utilized by the King family from the early 1800s until 1896. Includes a virtual "tour" of the house through a photo presentation and some touch objects to interact with. The presentation can be 30-60 minutes. This program meets the following New York City Social Studies curriculum standards: 1.2, 1.4, 1.7, 1.8, 2.3, 2.4, 2.6, 2.7, 3.7, 3.8. It can be leveled up for high school and undergraduate college courses. Also suitable for adults!
American Revolution in New York
This presentation examines the trail of the American Revolution through New York City.What was it like to live in New York and Long Island during the American Revolution? What was at stake for the ordinary people caught up in the middle? Includes slides and touch objects. 30-60 minutes. This program meets the following New York City Social Studies curriculum standards: 4.3, 4.4, 4.5, 5.3, 5.6. It can be leveled up for high school and undergraduate college courses. Also suitable for adults!
From Slavery to Suffrage
A presentation that focuses on the history of slavery and the Black suffrage movement in New York, with a special focus on the impact of Jamaica, Queens as a central location for the movement! We have limited touch objects for this program at the moment but there are a few display pieces I can bring. I would give this an adjustable length between 45-60 minutes.This program meets the following New York City Social Studies curriculum standards: 4.3, 4.4, 4.5, 5.3, 5.6. It can be leveled up for high school and undergraduate college courses. Also suitable for adults!
Questions? Interested in booking?
Contact Education Coordinator, Veronica Alt, at education@kingmanor.org.
The Constitutional Convention:
For an Informed Democracy
Students will learn about the Constitution's ratification by observing the process in which it was discussed in the various State Senates. Focusing on Massachusetts and New York Conventions, the program will show how the Constitution’s various details were presented and discussed, not just by Representatives but by everyday people. The weight of these discussions in everyday life, from inns, dining rooms and work places, had a direct impact on the rights and privileges we enjoy today. This will help facilitate discussions on civic participation and the duties of a voting public. Educators will utilize contemporary political cartoons to discuss media literacy, letters between historic figures, and a debate posed to the class to encourage healthy opposition. Typically between 45-60 minutes. This program meets the following New York City Social Studies curriculum standards: 11.2c, 11.2d, 12.G1a, 12.G1b. This program can be leveled up for undergraduate college courses. Also suitable for adults!