Phelps Mansion Museum Education
The Phelps Mansion, located at 191 Court Street in Binghamton, is now a historic house museum chartered by the New York State Board of Regents. The Mansion was placed on the National Register of Historic American Buildings in 1973 and is a local treasure and national landmark. The Educational committee provides various informational programs and workshops geared to the Phelps Mansion Museum and the Victorian era.
- We have programs for students in grades 1-12 that range from 1-1/2 – 3-1/2 hours depending on age level and appropriate program.
- School visits include history of the museum, local history, period music and songs, skit portrayed by re-enactors of Sherman Phelps and Sarah Phelps Ireland, and a guided tour of the Museum. Pre-visit activities and a CD are made available to teachers .
- Students will also engage in Victorian era toys and games or craft activities.
- A PMM DBQ Resource Guide available for educators who schedule class tours of t he Museum.
- We have formed a partnership with the Teacher Center of Broome County, which includes 10 public, 1 BOCES, and 8 non-public schools.
- We are listed in the Broome-Tioga BOCES Services Guide.
- Hosted the “Sister to Sister” programs. Binghamton High School award ceremony.
- Host the new teacher orientation for the Binghamton School District.
- COMMUNITY SPONSORED PROGRAMS
- Pressed flower workshops for children through adults.
- The Civil War Day for families is held in the Spring with authentic re-enactments, exhibits, speakers and hands on activities for all.
- Family events in October (Ghosts and Goblins) and December (A Christmas Carol) featuring Robert Rogers, Puppeteer.
For further information on any of these programs, contact the Phelps Mansion Museum at 607-722-4873 or the Education Chair, Roberta Bills at 607-724-9164.