Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation

Join Lorenzo and Cazenovia Heritage at the Rippleton Schoolhouse to learn about the architecture and history of our area's 19^th century schoolhouses.  Attendees also will receive a map identifying the location of other schools and can undertake a self-guided driving tour of discovery at their convenience.  Admission is free.

Join the Friends of Lorenzo for a pre-concert fundraiser.  Stay tuned to friendsoflorenzo.org and FB for details.

Founded and directed by cellist Kyle Price, is comprised of top professional musicians from around the country.  Performers may include Caroga Lake Music Festival competition winners, School of Music faculty, and members of America's leading orchestras and chamber groups.  Bring your own seating and snacks for the lawn!  Concert admission is free.

At 9:00AM join LCH for the annual Parade of Hounds through Cazenovia.  Signifying the start of the official "hunt" season, it begins at the village green on Emory Ave., next to Sullivan and Albany Streets, around the corner by the Brae Loch and on to Lorenzo. Following the parade there will be the traditional Blessing of the Hounds on the front lawn of Lorenzo (approximately 9:30AM).  Admission is free.

Join art historian Elisabeth Genter Montevecchio for a free 45-minute tour highlighting Lorenzo's amazing fine art collection including works by Sanford Gifford, Edward Moran, Jasper Cropsey, Dwight Williams, and 17th century Dutch Masters. 

Reservations required, as space is limited. 

Call 315-655-3200, ext. 106 or email:  jacqueline.roshia@parks.ny.gov

Admission to the program is free.

Since relocating to the Lorenzo grounds in 1997, the Rippleton Schoolhouse has served as a place to "live history."  Hundreds of Central New York pupils have attended   classes in our restored one-room schoolhouse.  Since 2002, the Friends of Lorenzo have hosted this annual event welcoming "kids of all ages" to participate in period games, enjoy live music, fall refreshments, horse-drawn wagon rides, fall crafts, and more!  Admission to the event is free.

Traditional tours of the Mansion and decorations will be available. Private group tours of 8 or more may also be scheduled through the end of December by calling (315)655-3200, ext. 106.  Holiday admission:  $6 per person; $2 per child, ages 12 and under.

Traditional tours of the Mansion and decorations will be available. Private group tours of 8 or more may also be scheduled through the end of December by calling (315)655-3200, ext. 106.  Holiday admission:  $6 per person; $2 per child, ages 12 and under.

Traditional tours of the Mansion and decorations will be available. Private group tours of 8 or more may also be scheduled through the end of December by calling (315)655-3200, ext. 106.  Holiday admission:  $6 per person; $2 per child, ages 12 and under.

Join us for the "Twelve Days of Christmas" at Lorenzo.  With support from the Friends of Lorenzo, this annual holiday celebration will feature refreshments, live music, and horse-drawn sleigh/wagon rides.  In addition, on Sunday, holiday crafts for "kids of all ages" will be featured at the Rippleton Schoolhouse.  Holiday admission:  $6 per person; $2 per child, ages 12 and under.

Traditional tours of the Mansion and decorations will be available. Private group tours of 8 or more may also be scheduled through the end of December by calling (315)655-3200, ext. 106.  Holiday admission:  $6 per person; $2 per child, ages 12 and under.

Join us for the "Twelve Days of Christmas" at Lorenzo.  With support from the Friends of Lorenzo, this annual holiday celebration will feature refreshments, live music, and horse-drawn sleigh/wagon rides.  In addition, on Sunday, holiday crafts for "kids of all ages" will be featured at the Rippleton Schoolhouse.  Holiday admission:  $6 per person; $2 per child, ages 12 and under.

Join us for the "Twelve Days of Christmas" at Lorenzo.  With support from the Friends of Lorenzo, this annual holiday celebration will feature refreshments, live music, and horse-drawn sleigh/wagon rides.  In addition, on Sunday, holiday crafts for "kids of all ages" will be featured at the Rippleton Schoolhouse.  Holiday admission:  $6 per person; $2 per child, ages 12 and under.

Join us for the "Twelve Days of Christmas" at Lorenzo.  With support from the Friends of Lorenzo, this annual holiday celebration will feature refreshments, live music, and horse-drawn sleigh/wagon rides.  In addition, on Sunday, holiday crafts for "kids of all ages" will be featured at the Rippleton Schoolhouse.  Holiday admission:  $6 per person; $2 per child, ages 12 and under.