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August 8 - August 9, 2020 Sacred Sites Virtual Open House
August 8 - August 9, 2020 Sacred Sites Virtual Open House
Join the Bowne House to celebrate a Virtual Sacred Sites weekend, offered by the Bowne House Historical Society, in conjunction with the New York Landmarks Conservancy. Sacred Sites Open House allows visitors to explore the wonderful art, architecture and history of New York's diverse religious sites.
A slideshow on "Flushing's First Quakers: The Bowne House, The Fox Oaks and the Quaker Meeting House" by Kate Lynch, researcher, will be available for viewing on this event page throughout the weekend, from 11:00 am on August 8 to 4 pm on August 9. No sign up is required. Please note that this is a virtual event only.
This slideshow is narrated by the Bowne House Archivist. It explores the Bowne and Parsons families' contributions to the Abolition movement and the Underground Railroad.
As Bowne House celebrates the 375th anniversary of the 1645 Flushing Town Charter, these weekly blog posts introduce and explore Flushing's founding document, as well as the lives of its 18 signers.
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