The opening of the Conference House Museum has been postponed until further notice in compliance with precautionary measures established by NYS Governor Cuomo and NYC Mayor de Blasio in light of the Coronavirus outbreak. Therefore, the opening of the exhibit
Chair Rushing Workshop Series – space is limited!
Chair Rushing Workshop Series led by Tina Kaasmann-Dunn – Monday Evenings: 5/4, 5/11, and 5/18 from 7:00 to 9:00 pm in the Visitors Center Space is limited and must be prepaid. Fee:$75 (CHA Members $65) Please call 718-984-6046 for more information
Conference House in the News!
On September 11th, 1776, a meeting held in this #StatenIsland home could have changed the course of U.S. #history. Every year, visitors gather at The Conference House to celebrate what came to be known as the 1776 Peace Conference. Maddie
Sat., June 29, 2019: Threads…A History of Linen from Field to Fabric
Saturday, June 29, 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m in the Colonial Kitchen A Free Lecture and Learning Activity Please join us for a free program on the history of linen. We will explore the making of flax into linen; from
Threads: Flax to Linen, Field to Fabric – Continuing Exhibit
The Billopp Gallery continuing Exhibit: “Threads” examines the history of linen production from field to fabric. Click here for details.
Daughters of the American Revolution and the Preservation of the Conference House
10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Follow the journey of members of the Daughters of the American Revolution chapters as they endeavor to save and restore the Conference House for future generations. Look at the original minutes from 1910 in which they express the