Death of the Party: Collaging and Coping at King Manor

You may find yourself the death of the holiday party because instead of having the “most wonderful time of the year” you’ll be having a griefy winter season. 

You’re not alone, and we invite you to join us in creating collaged cards and typewriting letters to those in your life who have died. Whether your person has been gone for 10 days or 10 years, you’ll find solace in community and in the creative expression of grief by participating in the collective project "Postal Service for the Dead". You’re encouraged to bring your whole self as we don’t shy away from your grief story and holiday blues! Light refreshments will be served. This event is for adults, ages 18+.

Whatever your level of comfort with speaking about your grief, please join us. The intention of our events is to cultivate community and connections among folks of all walks of life who understand each other in a way that those who haven't experienced the death of someone close cannot. It is not a traditional support group, death cafe, or grief counseling. At the event, we can share grief resources for those looking for additional support.

If our ticket price is prohibitive to you, please send us an email at DeathofthePartyNYC@gmail.com and we will do our best to accommodate based on support from the community.

About Death of the Party: Founded by Melanie Wilson, Death of the Party is an event series for grieving folks from all walks of life who have experienced the death of someone close. Our events facilitate creative ways to explore and express grief in community. We are expanding our services to offer unique funeral ceremonies and end-of-life planning to honor life and capture the soul of personal legacy. DeathofthePartyNYC.org

About King Manor Museum: Rufus King (1755 - 1827) was a framer and signer of the United States Constitution, a U.S. Senator, and a passionate antislavery advocate throughout his life. He and his family lived at King Manor over three generations, with a dedication to improving their 160 acres of land and developing it as a successful working farm. Today, King Manor is a historic house museum dedicated to preserving and interpreting King’s legacy and early American life in Jamaica, Queens through annual festivals, family programming, concerts, and workshops.