On April 9th, 1867, Binghamton officially became a city. To honor this historical city, we are offering walking tours of the city every third Saturday in July, August, September, and October. Now that it's summer, this is a great time to learn about some Binghamton history! Tours will begin at 10 a.m. at the Phelps Read more about Binghamton Walking Tour[…]
EJ Murphy is an educator and public historian from Scranton, Pennsylvania. He is the Project Coordinator for the Waverly Community House's Destination Freedom: Underground Railroad Walking Tour of Waverly program and teaches social studies at the Howard Gardner Multiple Intelligence Charter School in Scranton. EJ will discuss the Destination Freedom: Underground Railroad Walking Tour of Read more about The Civil War in the Northeast[…]
(Left) Charlene Thomas with her auto-harp | (Right) Stephen Foster circa 1860 Charlene Thomson is a local musician and composer of both dance and folk music; talented at the accordion, auto-harp, and piano. Thomson enjoys sharing the connection between music and its history. In this program, in particular, she will share songs and stories of Read more about Lunch and Learn: “Stephen Foster – America’s Troubadour”[…]
Drink Beer | Talk History! Join the Phelps Mansion Museum in both learning history and drinking beer on October 21st. Local historian, E.J. Murphy, hosts a presentation detailing one man's life during the American Civil War. The Phelps Mansion Museum presents: the return of History Happy Hour! Thursday, Oct. 21st 7-9PM Drink beer and talk Read more about History Happy Hour – Sherlock Foster Black’s Long Civil War[…]
So here’s to the mad ones who don’t fit in, the radicals and firebrands. The square pegs in the round holes; they are the ones who see more than we do and won’t follow the rules. You can underestimate them or disagree with them, sing their praises or disparage them, but you’ll never be able Read more about Those Who Crossed Barriers w/ Judith Present[…]
Join the Phelps Mansion Museum for a Thursday luncheon on Veteran's Day! Local historian, John Darrow, will also host a program telling the history of Veteran's Day. Admission (Reservation Required) - Lunch and Program: $20.00/person -Program Only: $5.00/person Lunch Reservation Lunch and Program $20.00 USD Program Only $5.00 USD COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS APPLY! All visitors are Read more about Lunch and Learn at the Phelps[…]
Come explore one of Binghamton's most historic homes this holiday season. The entire Phelps Mansion Museum will be decorated in an ornate display of Christmas themed decorations. We invite you to take a candlelight tour of the Phelps family home. Guests will learn how the Phelps would have celebrated Christmas in the 19th century. Tours Read more about Christmas Candlelight Tours[…]
Come explore one of Binghamton's most historic homes this holiday season. The entire Phelps Mansion Museum will be decorated in an ornate display of Christmas themed decorations. We invite you to take a candlelight tour of the Phelps family home. Guests will learn how the Phelps would have celebrated Christmas in the 19th century. Tours Read more about Christmas Candlelight Tours[…]
Drink Beer | Talk History! Join the Phelps Mansion Museum in both learning history and drinking beer on December 9th. Urban Explorer, Bryant Neal, hosts a presentation remembering the abandoned and forgotten architecture in America's cities. “Abandoned Upstate: Photos of Binghamton History” The Abandoned Upstate Project is an ongoing visual collection of urban decay. From Read more about History Happy Hour – “Abandoned Upstate: Photos of Binghamton History”[…]
Come explore one of Binghamton's most historic homes this holiday season. The entire Phelps Mansion Museum will be decorated in an ornate display of Christmas themed decorations. We invite you to take a candlelight tour of the Phelps family home. Guests will learn how the Phelps would have celebrated Christmas in the 19th century. Tours Read more about Christmas Candlelight Tours[…]
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