Lewis Latimer House

This summer, the Lewis Latimer House is joining the 34th Ave Open Streets in Jackson Heights! Join our educators on July 10 between 4pm and 8pm for “DIY Flapping Butterflies.” Participants will craft an artistic butterfly that uses engineering mechanics to appear to fly! #STEAM

We're proud to announce that we have received $70,000 from the @SavingPlaces African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund to plan for LLH's financial sustainability! Click the link below to learn more. #TellTheFullStory #SavingPlaces #LewisLatimerHouse savingplaces.org/stories/action…

We’ve been having some fun in the sun this summer at 34th Ave Open Streets, exploring art, science, technology and more ☀️💡 Join us next Thursday, July 31 between 4pm and 8pm for hands-on STEAM activities with our educators! See you there! #34thAveOpenStreets #STEAMEducation

On Saturday, August 9, come celebrate the importance of music for the Latimer family by making a music video zoetrope—a device that creates the illusion of motion by rapidly displaying a series of still images. Register today at bit.ly/LLH-Zoetropes #STEAMWorkshop #STEAM

Al Rankins has been championing Latimer’s legacy since 1988! Hear his illuminating insights on #LewisLatimer's story. -This work is licensed under a CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 license. Copyright held by Al Rankins and Reshad Hai, Queens Memory Collection at the Archives at Queens Library.

Join us at @MovingImageNYC to explore the influence of Black innovations in lighting for cinema! The event will feature STEAM lighting activities led by our educators, a film screening, and artist talks. RSVP for free at movingimage.org! #LewisLatimerHouse #MoMI

At this month’s STEAM Saturday, we designed sustainable cardboard buildings! Participants also got to learn how architects today combine math and design to keep spaces cool. Thank you for joining us! Don’t miss our next workshop on August 9! #LewisLatimerHouse #STEAMEducation

Join us to ignite passion, inspire resilience and empower tomorrow’s problem-solvers through STEAM education 💡 Make a gift today at bit.ly/IgniteLLH to ensure that Latimer’s legacy continues to inspire generations of diverse, creative, resilient thinkers. #Donate

Join us to make Paper Cup Rocket Launchers at 34th Ave Open Streets on July 17! Participants will get to explore engineering and design to build a simple and fun paper cup rocket launcher using rubber bands and construction paper. #STEAMEducation #STEAMWorkshop

Add the Lewis Latimer House to your summer bucket list and come explore our permanent exhibition! Our five galleries feature offer an in-depth look at Lewis Latimer’s life and legacy. Visit us on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays between 11am and 5pm! #LewisLatimerHouse #NYCMuseums

Join us on Saturday, July 26 for ReVer(b)sions Lab—an experimental poetry workshop! Participants will use Latimer's and their own poetry to design different poetic structures. Register today at bit.ly/LLH-PoetryLab1 #LewisLatimerHouse #PoetryWorkshop #NYCPoets #NYCWriters

We loved gathering with our community last Saturday to celebrate freedom, resilience, and Black creativity at our #Juneteenth Family Festival, hosted in collaboration with @coolculture 🎉✊🏿 Thank you to everyone who joined us in uplifting history, and Lewis Latimer’s legacy!

Today is air conditioning appreciation day! As the summer heat is in full swing, we’re grateful for the innovators who have contributed to the creation of modern air conditioning units, including #LewisLatimer! Visit our website to learn more about Latimer’s inventions.

"We create our future, by well improving present opportunities: however few and small they are." ~Lewis Howard Latimer #leadership #quote

Thank you for joining our Juneteenth Family Festival 🎉 ✨Special thanks to our partner and co-host @coolculture and to the incredible artists, educators, volunteers, and staff who made the day unforgettable. #Juneteenth #JuneteenthCelebration #JuneteenthNYC #LewisLatimerHouse

As we wrap up the 2024–2025 school year, we're celebrating all the joyful moments shared with students during our field trips! A heartfelt thank you to the educators, chaperones, and school communities who make these experiences possible💡🏡 #LewisLatimerHouse #STEAMEducation

Did you know that our free digital guide with @bloombergconnects includes behind-the-scenes audio highlights, archival videos, biographies of Lewis Latimer’s family and descendants, and more? Browse the guide today at bit.ly/LLH-BloombergC…. #LewisLatimer #BlackHistory

Due to inclement weather, the Juneteenth Family Festival has been moved to Saturday, June 28! We want to ensure our community’s comfort as we gather outdoors for performances, games, music, and hands-on STEAM activities. We hope you’ll still be able to join us! #Juneteenth

We love seeing innovation in action at the Lewis Latimer House! From building simple circuits to designing creative inventions, our STEAM programs invite students to think critically, solve problems, and explore their own potential as inventors and creators💡 #LewisLatimerHouse