From First Fridays to a birding adventure, the Bartow-Pell Mansion is the place to be this September.
Activities kick off on Sept. 5 when the trolley clangs its way to the mansion for a night of music, refreshments, and a fantastic view of the grounds. From 5:30 to 8:30 pm. Tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for students and seniors.
Up next is a nature hike on Sept. 21, which spotlights the only historic mansion left of Pelham Bay, Bartow-Pell. Rangers lead walkers on a hike through the estates and the neighboring locations. Wear comfortable shoes or boots, and bring water and a light snack. Recommended for older teens. The walk is free, but registration is requested. Meet at 1 pm in the parking lot.
Claire McRee is the guest speaker at the Young Scholars Talk on Sept. 24 at 4 pm. She discusses the history of white as a color for baby clothes, everyday wear and wedding dresses. Clothing from the museum’s collection will be on view. The event is free, but registration is requested. Recommended for teens and young adults.
Museum Day on Sept. 27 is hosted by the Smithsonian Magazine and provides an open door access to participating museums, along with a guided tour of the estate. Recommended for teens and young adults. Registration is required by visiting the Smithsonian magazine website at www.smithsonianmag.com/museumday. Enjoy the museum for free from noon to 4 pm.
Naturalist Debbie Becker ends the month on Sept. 27 at 3:30 pm and leads the way for birders to explore the great fall migration of hawks, eagles, warblers and hummingbirds, who are making their way to their winter residences. Recommended for teens and young adults. Admission is $10 for adults and $8 for students and seniors.
Bartow-Pell Mansion [895 Shore Rd. in Pelham Bay, (718) 885–1461; www.bartowpellmansionmuseum.org]
