A guided tour of the mansion and grounds is an interesting and
unique way to learn about how one family shaped and influenced our
conservation ideals and values, while experiencing what life might
have been like at Grey Towers in the early 20th century.
Calendar of Events
REGULAR TOUR SEASON
Tours run by the U.S. Forest Service
Saturday, May 29th — Sunday, October 31st
Everyday: 11am — 4pm (Tours run on the hour)
CLOSED: MAY 22nd
Regular Tour Season Resumes: Every day, 11am — 4pm,
on the hour. Guided tours of the mansion and grounds share the story
of the Pinchot family and the role Grey Towers played as they advanced
their social, political and conservation ideals.
Special, three-floor tours on WEEKENDS ONLY, 10am
and 4pm.
Regular tour fees apply.
Individuals:
Adults - $6.00 / Seniors - $5.00
Youth 12-17 - $3.00 / Under 12 - Free
Groups: (20-50 people)
$1.00 discount per person
We request groups to make one consolidated payment.
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July
TREE
ID and TREE TRAIL HIKE
Saturday, July 24th
1:30pm
Gifford and Cornelia Pinchot planted
more than 100 trees on the estate. Learn about some of the more
unique trees and why they chose these.
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August
6th ANNUAL FESTIVAL OF WOOD
Saturday — Sunday, August 7-8th
The event is Free to the public.
Unique handmade wood crafts and
art are exhibited, sold and demonstrated. Examples include:
wood furniture, pipe boxes, shaker boxes, wooden bowls, fretwork
and hand-carved sculptures.
Film and lectures about
wood, forestry, educational exhibits and informational handouts.
Topics such as Alternative Forest Products and Private Forests
Landowners are offered. U.S. Forest Service wood technology initiatives
and reducing your carbon footprint.
A Living History program and
refreshments celebrating Gifford Pinchot’s birthday.
All three floors of the historic
mansion are open for visitors both days; a $4 fee is
charged.
Children’s activities include
games using wood products, building a bluebird nest box, and more!
Listen to free music with
wood instruments throughout the day. Refreshments are
available for sale.
View our full Festival of Wood Activities Schedule.
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“COME
PAINT WITH ME” LANDSCAPE PAINTING PROGRAM
Thursday, August 19th
10am — 3pm
Landscape painting program. You
can either join the artists or observe them at work in the fields
and forests of Grey Towers for these outdoor painting and sketching
sessions. Bring your own materials and a picnic lunch. The
event is Free to the public. For more information please call 570-775-6896
or joanpolishook-art.com.
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FOREST HISTORY HIKE
Saturday, August 21st
1:30pm
Gain an appreciation for today’s
forest management challenges with this hands-on introduction to
the history of forestry in America. Visit the campsite replica
of the Yale School of Forestry students who studied at Grey Towers
in the early 20th century. Reservations suggested. Regular tour
fees apply.
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September
THE PINCHOT FAMILY and MILFORD Downtown WALKING TOUR
Saturday, September 4th
11am
Join us on this guided walking tour and learn how the Pinchot family helped shape the community. Meet on the Community House lawn. Regular
tour fees apply. Call 570-296-9630 to save a spot.
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“COME
PAINT WITH ME” LANDSCAPE PAINTING PROGRAM
Thursday, September 9th
Kick off this year’s landscape
painting program with a special,
behind-the-scenes session in the Grey Towers’ walled garden. Bring your
own materials and a picnic lunch. Call 570-775-6896 or joanpolishook-art.com. The
event is Free to the public.
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OUTDOOR CONCERT
Sponsored by the
Grey Towers Heritage Association and the
US Forest Service at Grey Towers.
Saturday, September 11th
Connect with nature as you listen
to music in our covered outdoor venue. $10/person. Info: portjervisarts.org or
call 845-856-1023.
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NATIONAL
PUBLIC LANDS DAY & ICe Cream Social:
FEE FREE DAY
Sponsored by the Grey Towers Heritage
Association and the
US Forest Service at Grey Towers.
Saturday, September 25th
Ice Cream Social:
2pm — 4pm
Fee Free National Public Lands Day:
10am — 4pm
Celebrate the Pinchot gift of Grey
Towers to the American public with a re-creation of Gov. Gifford
Pinchot’s popular ice cream social. Tour the mansion for free and
join us for free ice cream; view the video of President
John F. Kennedy’s 1963 Dedication of Grey Towers.
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October
ARTIFACT TOUR
Saturday, October 2nd
1:30pm
Walk through the mansion with Grey
Towers Museum Specialist Rebecca Philpot to learn more about the
background of the historic Pinchot family furnishings and artwork
on display. Meet on the front porch. Regular tour fees apply.
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“COME
PAINT WITH ME” LANDSCAPE PAINTING PROGRAM
Thursday, October 7th
10am — 3pm
Kick off this year’s landscape
painting program with a special,
behind-the-scenes session in the Grey Towers’ walled garden. Bring your
own materials and a picnic lunch. Call 570-775-6896 or joanpolishook-art.com. The
event is Free to the public.
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ENVIROFEST
Sponsored by the Grey Towers Heritage Association
and the
US Forest Service at Grey Towers.
Sunday, October 17th
ENVIROFEST: Free environmental films as part
of the community Black Bear Film Festival. Visit blackbearfilm.com for
schedule and details.
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EVOLUTION OF
THE GREY TOWERS LANDSCAPE: AUTUMN IN CORNELIA’S GARDENS
Saturday, October 23rd
1:30pm
Brilliant red, yellow and orange leaves will
be ablaze for this landscape tour. Meet Horticulturist Elizabeth
Hawke at the
Visitor Pavilion to view the fabulous foliage displays of the native shrubs,
the Japanese maple display, the historic Sugar Maple planted by General William
T. Sherman and the historic landscape. Regular tour fees apply.
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REGULAR WEEKDAY
TOURS END
Friday, October 29th
Post-Season Mansion Tours begin. Regular
fees apply.
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HALLOWEEN DRAMATIC
READINGS
Saturday, October 30th
6pm & 8pm
Halloween Dramatic Reading by the American Readers
Theatre Company “A Night With Poe” adaptations
of four works of Edgar Allan Poe. Dramatic readings were a common form of entertainment
for 19th century families. Selected works of Edgar Allen Poe were included
in the Pinchots’ personal library collection. An
8pm reading will be added once the 6pm programs sells out.
Tickets: $15/person or by check (mail to: GTHA,
PO Box 188, Milford, PA, 18337), 570-296-9625 or greytowersheritage@gmail.com
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CEMETERY WALK
Sunday, October 31st
1:30pm
Local historian Peter Osborne will share the history of the Laurel Hill Cemetery, Milford’s original town graveyard, on the grounds of Grey Towers. Meet at the Visitor Pavilion in the parking lot. Wear sturdy shoes. The
event is Free to the public.
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November
POST -SEASON
MANSION TOURS
Weekends in November, (except Nov. 29-30)
1pm & 3pm
Post-Season Mansion Tours. See all three floors
of the mansion on these special guided tours. Regular fees apply.
November 6-7, 13-14, 20-21.
CLOSED Thanksgiving
Weekend.
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December
ANNUAL CELEBRATION
OF THE SEASON
and HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE
Saturday, December 4th — Wednesday, December 29th
(Closed December: 23-26, 30-31)
Annual Celebration of the Season, with Holiday
Open House (weekends) and Guided Tours (weekdays); “A Christmas Carol” dramatic
reading; Annual Audubon Holiday Tea and Program (free); Holiday Vocal Concert
and more.
More details to follow soon.
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2010
Printed Calendar of Events at Grey Towers
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