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Sun 30 Jun
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
Thu 04 Jul
Black Staatsburg: The Gilded Age Black Community of Staatsburg
Thursday, July 4, 2024 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Staatsburgh State Historic Site
What did the "Gilded Age" mean to the free, Black community of the Staatsburg village? Join staff for a one-hour conversation 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.
Registration: Required
Fri 05 Jul
Guided Landscape Walk of Staatsburgh’s Grounds: What You See and What You Don’t See
Friday, July 5, 2024 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Staatsburgh State Historic Site
A guided walk through the estate's grounds that explores how the landscape was designed to reflect the luxurious lifestyle of Staatsburgh's owners, while deliberately hiding the turn-of-the-century technology and labor that made the estate run. Cost: free Reservations required.
Registration: Required
Sat 06 Jul
Staatsburg Village Walking Tour
Saturday, July 6, 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.
Registration: Required
Sun 07 Jul
Black Staatsburg: The Gilded Age Black Community of Staatsburg
Sunday, July 7, 2024 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Staatsburgh State Historic Site
What did the "Gilded Age" mean to the free, Black community of the Staatsburg village? Join staff for a one-hour conversation 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.
Registration: Required
Sat 13 Jul
Guided Landscape Walk of Staatsburgh’s Grounds: What You See and What You Don’t See
Saturday, July 13, 2024 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Staatsburgh State Historic Site
A guided walk through the estate's grounds that explores how the landscape was designed to reflect the luxurious lifestyle of Staatsburgh's owners, while deliberately hiding the turn-of-the-century technology and labor that made the estate run. Cost: free Reservations required.
Registration: Required
Sat 13 Jul
A Closer Look: A Curator-Guided Exploration of the Hidden & Hard-to-See
Saturday, July 13, 2024 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Staatsburgh State Historic Site
In this special 90-minute tour, Staatsburgh's curator 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. Cost: $12/Adults, $10/Seniors & Students, Children 12 & under are free.
Registration: Required
Sun 14 Jul
Guided Hike: History Hidden in the Woods
Sunday, July 14, 2024 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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 sturdy footwear. Cost: free, Reservations required.
Registration: Required
Sun 14 Jul
A Closer Look: A Curator-Guided Exploration of the Hidden & Hard-to-See
Sunday, July 14, 2024 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Staatsburgh State Historic Site
In this special 90-minute tour, Staatsburgh's curator 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. Cost: $12/Adults, $10/Seniors & Students, Children 12 & under are free.
Registration: Required
Fri 19 Jul
Guided Hike: History Hidden in the Woods
Friday, July 19, 2024 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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 sturdy footwear. Cost: free, Reservations required.
Registration: Required
Sat 20 Jul
Guided Landscape Walk of Staatsburgh’s Grounds: What You See and What You Don’t See
Saturday, July 20, 2024 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Staatsburgh State Historic Site
A guided walk through the estate's grounds that explores how the landscape was designed to reflect the luxurious lifestyle of Staatsburgh's owners, while deliberately hiding the turn-of-the-century technology and labor that made the estate run. Cost: free Reservations required.
Registration: Required
Sat 20 Jul
A Closer Look: A Curator-Guided Exploration of the Hidden & Hard-to-See
Saturday, July 20, 2024 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Staatsburgh State Historic Site
In this special 90-minute tour, Staatsburgh's curator 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. Cost: $12/Adults, $10/Seniors & Students, Children 12 & under are free.
Registration: Required
Sun 21 Jul
Guided Landscape Walk of Staatsburgh’s Grounds: What You See and What You Don’t See
Sunday, July 21, 2024 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Staatsburgh State Historic Site
A guided walk through the estate's grounds that explores how the landscape was designed to reflect the luxurious lifestyle of Staatsburgh's owners, while deliberately hiding the turn-of-the-century technology and labor that made the estate run. Cost: free Reservations required.
Registration: Required
Sat 27 Jul
Staatsburg Village Walking Tour
Saturday, July 27, 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.
Registration: Required
Sun 28 Jul
Guided Hike: History Hidden in the Woods
Sunday, July 28, 2024 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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 sturdy footwear. Cost: free, Reservations required.
Registration: Required
Sun 28 Jul
Black Staatsburg: The Gilded Age Black Community of Staatsburg
Sunday, July 28, 2024 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Staatsburgh State Historic Site
What did the "Gilded Age" mean to the free, Black community of the Staatsburg village? Join staff for a one-hour conversation 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.
Registration: Required