# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 18th Century Toys and Games!
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 12 Aug, 2026 at 12:00 pm – Wed, 12 Aug, 2026 at 04:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Explore 18th century toys and games with historical interpreter Dawn Elliott through hands-on play for visitors of all ages.About this EventStep back into the 18th century through the toys and games enjoyed by children and adults of the period! Historical interpreter Dawn Elliott will introduce visitors to a hands-on selection of traditional board games, lawn games, and playthings, with opportunities to learn the rules and try them for yourself.Discover how people entertained themselves before screens and electronic toys, and explore games that combined strategy, skill, competition, and chance. Activities may include historic tabletop games, outdoor games, and reproductions of toys familiar to people in the 1700s. Dawn will be available to demonstrate the games, explain how they were played, and help visitors join in.Visitors of all ages are welcome to participate at their own pace, whether competing in a game, experimenting with an unfamiliar toy, or simply observing. This interactive program offers a lively look at recreation and everyday life in the 18th century.This event is free and open to all. It will take place outdoors on the museum lawn. Rain Date: Wednesday, September 2, 2026 12- 4 PMRSVP is suggested but not required.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/the-bronx/18th-century-toys-and-games/100001996169029302
- **Event Categories**: fitness, Contests
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD

## Event venue details

- **city**: The Bronx
- **state**: NY
- **country**: United States
- **location**: The Van Cortlandt House Museum
- **lat**: 40.8911186
- **long**: -73.8948241
- **full address**: The Van Cortlandt House Museum, 6036 Broadway, Van Cortlandt Park, The Bronx, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is 18th Century Toys and Games! being held?
  - **A:** 18th Century Toys and Games! takes place on Wed, 12 Aug, 2026 at 12:00 pm to Wed, 12 Aug, 2026 at 04:00 pm at The Van Cortlandt House Museum, 6036 Broadway, Van Cortlandt Park, The Bronx, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing 18th Century Toys and Games!?
  - **A:** 18th Century Toys and Games! is organized by Van Cortlandt House Museum.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** 18th Century Toys and Games! is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in The Bronx, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If 18th Century Toys and Games! sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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