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Sun 20 Jul
Guided Hike: History Hidden in the Woods
Sunday, July 20, 2025 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 study footwear. Cost: free, Reservations required: https://Bookeo.com/StaatsburghSHS.
Registration: Required
Sun 20 Jul
A Closer Look: A Curator-Guided Exploration of the Hidden & Hard-to-See
Sunday, July 20, 2025 02:00 PM - 03:30 PM
Staatsburgh State Historic Site
Have you ever thought "what's that object over there" while visiting Staatsburgh? In this special 90-minute tour, Staatsburgh's curator, Dr. Maria Reynolds, will focus on a selection of objects that are not easily seen on tour, or which tell a special story. "A Closer Look" 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
Wed 23 Jul
Soul Purpose
Wednesday, July 23, 2025 07:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Staatsburgh State Historic Site
In the event of inclement weather, concerts are moved to the Taconic Regional office, just down the road on 9 Old Post Road, Staatsburg, NY 12580. FREE concerts.
Registration: Not required
Fri 25 Jul
Guided Landscape Walk of Staatsburgh’s Grounds: What You See and What You Don’t See
Friday, July 25, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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. Reservations required: https://Bookeo.com/StaatsburghSHS, Cost: free.
Registration: Required
Sat 26 Jul
Staatsburg Village Walking Tour
Saturday, July 26, 2025 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. Reservations required: https://Bookeo.com/StaatsburghSHS, Cost: free.
Registration: Required
Sun 27 Jul
Guided Hike: History Hidden in the Woods
Sunday, July 27, 2025 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 study footwear. Cost: free, Reservations required: https://Bookeo.com/StaatsburghSHS.
Registration: Required
Fri 01 Aug
Guided Landscape Walk of Staatsburgh’s Grounds: What You See and What You Don’t See
Friday, August 1, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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. Reservations required: https://Bookeo.com/StaatsburghSHS, Cost: free.
Registration: Required
Sat 02 Aug
Floral Workshop with Stark Blooms
Saturday, August 2, 2025 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Staatsburgh State Historic Site
The Staatsburgh mansion was once filled with beautiful flowers when the Mills family was in residence; arrangements need beautiful flowers and artful design to create the wow factor – come learn how to create a stunning arrangement with Colin Stark from Stark Blooms! Included in this workshop are beautiful farm grown flowers, a keepsake vase, light refreshments, and the option to make a lovely gift card. In the case of rain or inclement weather - we will reschedule this event to the following day on August 3rd. Cost: $75, Reservations required: https://www.starkblooms.com/gilded-age-flower-workshop-SSHS.
Registration: Required
Wed 06 Aug
The Crew Band
Wednesday, August 6, 2025 06:30 PM - 07:30 PM
Staatsburgh State Historic Site
In the event of inclement weather, concerts are moved to the Taconic Regional office, just down the road on 9 Old Post Road, Staatsburg, NY 12580. FREE concerts.
Registration: Not required
Fri 08 Aug
Staatsburg Village Walking Tour
Friday, August 8, 2025 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
Sat 09 Aug
Guided Landscape Walk of Staatsburgh’s Grounds: What You See and What You Don’t See
Saturday, August 9, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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. Reservations required: https://Bookeo.com/StaatsburghSHS, Cost: free.
Registration: Required
Sat 09 Aug
A Closer Look: A Curator-Guided Exploration of the Hidden & Hard-to-See
Saturday, August 9, 2025 02:00 PM - 03:30 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: https://Bookeo.com/StaatsburghSHS, Cost: $12/Adults, $10/Seniors & Students, Children 12 & under are free.
Registration: Required
Sun 10 Aug
Guided Hike: History Hidden in the Woods
Sunday, August 10, 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 Stonehurst estates in the 19th century. The hike is approximately 1.5 miles of uneven terrain, requiring study footwear. Reservations required: https://Bookeo.com/StaatsburghSHS, Cost: free.
Registration: Required
Fri 15 Aug
The Class of 2025: Films Entering the Public Domain, A Virtual Presentation with Dr. Annette Bochenek*
Friday, August 15, 2025 07:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Staatsburgh State Historic Site
Join us online for an insightful, 60-minute presentation by film historian, Dr. Annette Bochenek, who will highlight a selection of films that entered the public domain in 2025. Explore the fascinating histories of these films from 1929, through stories of how some of these films were made, the stars therein, and the legacies of those films and stars today. Cost: free. Reservations required, Zoom link provided upon registration: https://Bookeo.com/StaatsburghSHS. *This program complements an onsite showing of the Marx Brothers 1929 debut feature film, The Cocoanuts, on August 16 at 7pm; see https://Cocoanuts.eventbrite.com to purchase tickets for the film screening.
Registration: Required
Sat 16 Aug
Staatsburg Village Walking Tour
Saturday, August 16, 2025 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
Sat 16 Aug
Indoor Film: The Cocoanuts *
Saturday, August 16, 2025 07:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Staatsburgh State Historic Site
Laugh out loud in style to the Marx Brothers 1929 debut feature film, The Cocoanuts, one of the films to enter the public domain this year. This screening will be held indoors in the Gilded Age country home of Ruth Livingston Mills and Ogden Mills, Staatsburgh. Come early and picnic on the mansion's beautiful grounds prior to the screening! Reservations required: https://Cocoanuts.eventbrite.com, Cost: $5/FOMAS members, $5 plus Eventbrite fee/general admission.
Registration: Required
Fri 22 Aug
Guided Hike: History Hidden in the Woods
Friday, August 22, 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 Stonehurst estates in the 19th century. The hike is approximately 1.5 miles of uneven terrain, requiring study footwear. Reservations required: https://Bookeo.com/StaatsburghSHS, Cost: free.
Registration: Required
Sat 23 Aug
Staatsburg Village Walking Tour
Saturday, August 23, 2025 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
Fri 29 Aug
Guided Landscape Walk of Staatsburgh’s Grounds: What You See and What You Don’t See
Friday, August 29, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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. Reservations required: https://Bookeo.com/StaatsburghSHS, Cost: free.
Registration: Required
Sun 31 Aug
Guided Hike: History Hidden in the Woods
Sunday, August 31, 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 Stonehurst estates in the 19th century. The hike is approximately 1.5 miles of uneven terrain, requiring study footwear. Reservations required: https://Bookeo.com/StaatsburghSHS, Cost: free.
Registration: Required