Open house weekend at the Bartow Pell Mansion Museum kicks off Friday night, May 4, when folk singer Mary Courtney performs a selection of Irish and American folk songs on the guitar and bodhran (a hand-held Irish drum) from 5:30-8:30 pm. Tickets, which include a trolly ride from Pelham Bay Park station or City Island, are $8 for adults and $5 for students and seniors.
Festivities continue through Mother’s Day weekend with an open house on Saturday and Sunday from noon-4 pm; guided hikes through the grounds; a wildlife showcase focusing on birds of prey; playtime with 19th-century toys and games; traditional jigs performed by Jeff and Jan Ausfahi; and a garden tool exhibit. Check our listings for exact times of each event.
Open house weekend at Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum [895 Shore Rd. in Pelham Bay (718) 885-1461]. General admission to the grounds is $5 for adults, and $3 for seniors and students. Children under 6 are free; www.bartowpellmansionmuseum.org.
