Events

Kempf House is open for guided tours on selected Sundays 1-4 pm from September through December, and April through May.  Check the Events Calendar below for exact dates. Tours are also available by appointment for groups or individuals. Admission free, donations appreciated.

Kempf House also hosts a Fall and Spring Noon Lecture Series, a Victorian Valentine Tea in February, and various other events. Check the Events Calendar below to see what is coming up.

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How an 1849 Performance of Macbeth Sparked New York's Shakespeare Riots

How an 1849 Performance of Macbeth Sparked New York's Shakespeare Riots

October 23, 2024    
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
In 1849, the Bowery Boys, armed with brickbats, rioted against the aristocrats of Astor Place over a grudge between their favorite Shakespearean actors, leading to [...]