The House remains open during a major structural restoration. Click here to learn more.
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Thursday, June 7, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Annual June Benefit: A Greek Revival
Join us for cocktails, fine wines, hors d’oeuvres, music, and a silent auction in the Museum’s lush 19th century garden. All proceeds from the benefit will go to implementing the Historic Furnishings Plan – reviving our Greek revival. With your support, we can start “redecorating,” just as the Tredwells did in the 1850s. Click here for the invitation.
Servants’ Quarters Now Open
The Merchant’s House celebrated St. Patrick’s Day with the reopening of its newly restored 4th floor Servants’ Quarters, “arguably the oldest intact site of Irish habitation in Manhattan,” according to Time Out New York. You are invited to come climb the narrow staircase and see where the wealthy Tredwell family’s staff of four domestic servants lived and did some of their work.
By opening this rarely seen space, we can begin to tell the story of the courageous Irish women who fled poverty and starvation at home to find a better life for themselves and their families in mid-19th century New York. In addition to substantial structural repairs, the Servants’ Quarters also underwent a comprehensive paint analysis and is the first space in the House to be repainted its authentic 1850s colors.
Included with regular admission. Reservations not required.
Every Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday, 2 p.m.
Guided Tour of the Merchant’s House Museum
Explore Manhattan’s “best-preserved” (The New York Times) 19th-century home and learn about the domestic life of a prosperous merchant family and their four Irish servants from 1835 to 1865, as New York City transformed from seaport to thriving metropolis. You’ll visit four floors of this Federal and Greek Revival style row house — including the newly opened Servants’ Quarters — virtually complete with the family’s original furnishings and decorative arts.
Included with regular admission. Reservations not required for groups of fewer than 10 people.
Reservations
Unless otherwise noted, reservations are strongly suggested for all events. Purchase tickets online or call 212-777-1089. Prepayment required (cancellations accepted up to 48 hours in advance).
Did you know — Museum members are invited to attend many events throughout the year for free or discounted admission. Learn how you can join.
These programs are supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council.
