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Birding Walk at Staatsburgh
Sunday, May 19, 2024 09:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Staatsburgh State Historic Site
Staatsburgh State Historic Site and the surrounding Mills-Norrie State Park possess a great variety of environments in close proximity, an ideal setting for birding. Experienced birders will enjoy a walk through several interesting environments, inexperienced birders will find encouragement and a helping hand, and newbies will be able to discuss equipment, apps, and techniques. We will also be on the lookout for the many wildflowers that bloom in the park. Volunteer walk leader David Lund has been birding Mills-Norrie State Park daily for the last 35 years. Cost: free. Reservations required:
https://Bookeo.com/StaatsburghSHS.
Registration: Required
Staatsburg Village Walking Tour
Saturday, May 25, 2024 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Staatsburgh State Historic Site
This 90-minute walk in the village of Staatsburg will explore the estate's close relationship with the nearby village and its connection to the Mills family. A guide will discuss historic buildings and highlight hidden locations in the village that demonstrate Staatsburg's vibrant past and the lasting legacy of Ruth and Ogden Mills beyond the estate walls. Cost: free. Reservations required:
https://Bookeo.com/StaatsburghSHS.
Registration: Required
A Closer Look: A Curator-Guided Exploration of the Hidden & Hard-to-See
Saturday, May 25, 2024 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Staatsburgh State Historic Site
In this special 90-minute tour, Staatsburgh's curator, Maria Reynolds, will focus on a selection of objects that are not easily seen on tour, or which tell a special story. This version of the tour will focus on all things France including the French objects, furniture, and architecture in the house. Reservations required:
https://Bookeo.com/StaatsburghSHS, Cost: $12/Adults, $10/Seniors & Students, Children 12 & under are free.
Registration: Required
Tales of the Titanic
Saturday, May 25, 2024 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Staatsburgh State Historic Site
Mark the 112th anniversary of the sinking by touring the home of Titanic ticket holders, Ogden and Ruth Mills. Hear tales of the Titanic's tragic voyage as a costumed interpreter points out the remarkable similarities between the Titanic's interiors and Staatsburgh's rooms. Cost: $12/Adults, $10/Seniors & Students, Children 12 & under are free. Reservations required:
https://Bookeo.com/StaatsburghSHS.
Registration: Required
Birding Walk at Staatsburgh
Sunday, May 26, 2024 09:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Staatsburgh State Historic Site
Staatsburgh State Historic Site and the surrounding Mills-Norrie State Park possess a great variety of environments in close proximity, an ideal setting for birding. Experienced birders will enjoy a walk through several interesting environments, inexperienced birders will find encouragement and a helping hand, and newbies will be able to discuss equipment, apps, and techniques. We will also be on the lookout for the many wildflowers that bloom in the park. Volunteer walk leader David Lund has been birding Mills-Norrie State Park daily for the last 35 years. Cost: free. Reservations required:
https://Bookeo.com/StaatsburghSHS.
Registration: Required
Staatsburg Village Walking Tour
Saturday, June 1, 2024 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Staatsburgh State Historic Site
This 90-minute walk in the village of Staatsburg will explore its close relationship with the Mills family and their estate. A guide will discuss historic buildings and highlight hidden locations in the villagethat demonstrate Staatsburg's vibrant past and the lasting legacy of Ruth and Ogden Mills beyond the estate walls. Cost: free. Reservations required:
https://Bookeo.com/StaatsburghSHS.
Registration: Required
A Closer Look: A Curator-Guided Exploration of the Hidden & Hard-to-See
Saturday, June 1, 2024 11:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Staatsburgh State Historic Site
In this special 90-minute tour, Staatsburgh's curator, Maria Reynolds, will focus on a selection of objects that are not easily seen on tour, or which tell a special story. This version of the tour will focus on all things France including the French objects, furniture, and architecture of the house.Reservations required:
https://Bookeo.com/StaatsburghSHS. Cost: $12/Adults, $10/Seniors & Students, Children 12 & under are free
Registration: Required
Guided Hike: History Hidden in the Woods
Sunday, June 2, 2024 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Staatsburgh State Historic Site
Have you ever wondered what some of the ruins within Mills-Norrie State Park might be? The beautiful park land was once the setting for grand Hudson Riverfront estates. This 90-minute guided hike will lead visitors through the park, exploring the history of three historic estates: from Staatsburgh's founding as a gentleman's farm in the 1700s to the development of The Point and Stonehurst estates in the 19th century. The hike is approximately 1.5 miles of uneven terrain, requiring study footwear. Cost: free. Reservations required:
https://Bookeo.com/StaatsburghSHS.
Registration: Required
A Closer Look: A Curator-Guided Exploration of the Hidden & Hard-to-See
Saturday, June 8, 2024 11:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Staatsburgh State Historic Site
In this special 90-minute tour, Staatsburgh's curator, Maria Reynolds, will focus on a selection of objects that are not easily seen on tour, or which tell a special story. This version of the tour will focus on all things France including the French objects, furniture, and architecture of the house.Reservations required:
https://Bookeo.com/StaatsburghSHS. Cost: $12/Adults, $10/Seniors & Students, Children 12 & under are free
Registration: Required
Guided Hike: History Hidden in the Woods
Sunday, June 9, 2024 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Staatsburgh State Historic Site
Have you ever wondered what some of the ruins within Mills-Norrie State Park might be? The beautiful park land was once the setting for grand Hudson Riverfront estates. This 90-minute guided hike will lead visitors through the park, exploring the history of three historic estates: from Staatsburgh's founding as a gentleman's farm in the 1700s to the development of The Point and Stonehurst estates in the 19th century. The hike is approximately 1.5 miles of uneven terrain, requiring study footwear. Cost: free. Reservations required:
https://Bookeo.com/StaatsburghSHS.
Registration: Required
Guided Hike: History Hidden in the Woods
Sunday, June 16, 2024 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Staatsburgh State Historic Site
Have you ever wondered what some of the ruins within Mills-Norrie State Park might be? The beautiful park land was once the setting for grand Hudson Riverfront estates. This 90-minute guided hike will lead visitors through the park, exploring the history of three historic estates: from Staatsburgh's founding as a gentleman's farm in the 1700s to the development of The Point and Stonehurst estates in the 19th century. The hike is approximately 1.5 miles of uneven terrain, requiring study footwear. Cost: free. Reservations required:
https://Bookeo.com/StaatsburghSHS.
Registration: Required
Staatsburg Village Walking Tour
Saturday, June 22, 2024 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Staatsburgh State Historic Site
This 90-minute walk in the village of Staatsburg will explore its close relationship with the Mills family and their estate. A guide will discuss historic buildings and highlight hidden locations in the villagethat demonstrate Staatsburg's vibrant past and the lasting legacy of Ruth and Ogden Mills beyond the estate walls. Cost: free. Reservations required:
https://Bookeo.com/StaatsburghSHS.
Registration: Required
Black Staatsburg: The Gilded Age Black Community of Staatsburg
Saturday, June 22, 2024 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Staatsburgh State Historic Site
What did the "Gilded Age" mean to the free, Black community of the Staatsburg village, beyond the walls of the Mills estate? Join Staatsburgh State Historic Site staff for a one-hour presentation exploring that question through census records, historic maps, and the larger context of race relations during the Gilded Age. Often pushed to the outskirts of society by White Americans, Black men and women were nonetheless able to foster a strong community in the face of constant adversity. Long marginalized in the historical narrative, the free Black community of the Staatsburg village reveals the triumphs and struggles of generations of African Americans in the Hudson Valley. Cost: free. Reservations required:
https://Bookeo.com/StaatsburghSHS.
Registration: Required
Black Staatsburg: The Gilded Age Black Community of Staatsburg
Sunday, June 23, 2024 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Staatsburgh State Historic Site
What did the "Gilded Age" mean to the free, Black community of the Staatsburg village, beyond the walls of the Mills estate? Join Staatsburgh State Historic Site staff for a one-hour presentation exploring that question through census records, historic maps, and the larger context of race relations during the Gilded Age. Often pushed to the outskirts of society by White Americans, Black men and women were nonetheless able to foster a strong community in the face of constant adversity. Long marginalized in the historical narrative, the free Black community of the Staatsburg village reveals the triumphs and struggles of generations of African Americans in the Hudson Valley. Cost: free. Reservations required:
https://Bookeo.com/StaatsburghSHS.
Registration: Required
Black Staatsburg: The Gilded Age Black Community of Staatsburg
Saturday, June 29, 2024 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Staatsburgh State Historic Site
What did the "Gilded Age" mean to the free, Black community of the Staatsburg village, beyond the walls of the Mills estate? Join Staatsburgh State Historic Site staff for a one-hour presentation exploring that question through census records, historic maps, and the larger context of race relations during the Gilded Age. Often pushed to the outskirts of society by White Americans, Black men and women were nonetheless able to foster a strong community in the face of constant adversity. Long marginalized in the historical narrative, the free Black community of the Staatsburg village reveals the triumphs and struggles of generations of African Americans in the Hudson Valley. Cost: free. Reservations required:
https://Bookeo.com/StaatsburghSHS.
Registration: Required
Staatsburg Village Walking Tour
Sunday, June 30, 2024 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Staatsburgh State Historic Site
This 90-minute walk in the village of Staatsburg will explore its close relationship with the Mills family and their estate. A guide will discuss historic buildings and highlight hidden locations in the villagethat demonstrate Staatsburg's vibrant past and the lasting legacy of Ruth and Ogden Mills beyond the estate walls. Cost: free. Reservations required:
https://Bookeo.com/StaatsburghSHS.
Registration: Required