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Child and Family Program: Raiders of the Lost Greenhouse Complex
Saturday, September 6, 2025 02:30 PM - 03:30 PM
Staatsburgh State Historic Site
Following maps, written descriptions, and photographic documents, children and their families will discover the remnants of Staatsburgh's once-thriving nursery complex on a 40-minute guided hike. Following the hike, child participants will make a miniature garden in a Gilded Age glass to take home. Appropriate for ages 5 and up. Please dress appropriately for an outdoor hike. In the event of heavy rain, this program will be held on September 7 at 2:30pm. Tickets required:
https://FOMAS.eventbrite.com. Cost: $8 materials fee /FOMAS members, $8 materials plus Eventbrite fee/general admission. Accompanying adults are free.
Registration: Required
Guided Hike for the Hudson Valley Ramble: History Hidden in the Woods
Saturday, September 20, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Staatsburgh State Historic Site
Have you ever wondered what some of the ruins within Mills and Norrie State Parks 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 Stone hurst estates in the 19thcentury. The hike is approximately 1.5 miles of uneven terrain, requiring study footwear. Reservations required:
https://Bookeo.com/StaatsburghSHS. Cost: free.
Registration: Required
Drawing from the Landscape
Saturday, September 20, 2025 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Staatsburgh State Historic Site
Learn from experienced Hudson Valley artist and teacher, Mira Fink
https://www.mirafink.com.Take a short walk around the grounds of Staatsburgh State Historic Site and by the Hudson River to take in the beauty of the landscape. Explore composition and the effects of light and shadow. Learn how to break down the landscape into simple shapes with areas of different values; (lights, mid-tones and darks). Then try your hand at creating "thumbnail sketches". All materials will be provided. Appropriate for teens and adults. No previous drawing experience is needed. This workshop is weather permitting, with a rain date of September 21.Reservations required:
https://FOMAS.eventbrite.com. Cost: $8/FOMAS members, $8 plus Eventbrite fee/general admission
Registration: Required
Guided Hike for the Hudson Valley Ramble: History Hidden in the Woods
Saturday, September 27, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Staatsburgh State Historic Site
Have you ever wondered what some of the ruins within Mills and Norrie State Parks 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 Stone hurst estates in the 19thcentury. The hike is approximately 1.5 miles of uneven terrain, requiring study footwear. Reservations required:
https://Bookeo.com/StaatsburghSHS. Cost: free.
Registration: Required