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Our Services & Programs
Adhering to the original charter of The Institute, it is our goal to continue to offer the people of the Metropolitan area, life enhancing cultural, recreational, and educational programs, either free or at a nominal fee. It is also our goal to provide a warm, welcoming and encouraging environment to all who enter through "The Doorway of Opportunity."
News & Events
Stay up to date with all of our latest news and events.
Landmark News- July 2020
Hello once again from the historic, Poppenhusen Institute. It has been a long and challenging 4 1/2 half months since the Institute had to temporarily close down it’s in – […]
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VIDEO: “Immigration Then and Now”
An “Immigration Then and Now” video, including the experiences of 19th century immigrant, Conrad Poppenhusen, and 20th century immigrants, Linda Rufo from the Phillipians and Yao chen from China. Enjoy! […]
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Earth Day Contest Winning Essay
Please Protect Our Earth! by Anthony Ng It is everyone’s responsibility to protect our planet Earth. It is important to protect the Earth because our planet is precious and is […]
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Landmark News – June 2020
Hello once again from the historic, Poppenhusen Institute. We miss you and hope that you, your friends and family are staying safe and healthy and will remain that way until […]
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The Poppenhusen Institute
The Poppenhusen Institute was built in 1868 with funds donated by Conrad Poppenhusen, the benefactor of College Point. The original charter specified that it be open to all, irrespective of race, creed or religion, giving people the opportunity to improve their lives either by preparing them for better job or improving their leisure time. The institute housed the Justice of the Peace, the first home of the College Point Savings Bank, German Singing Societies, the first library in the area, a court room, the Sheriff’s Office (2 jail cells remain today), as well as the first free kindergarten in the United States which began here on July 1st,1870.