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Sat
17
May
Saturday, May 17, 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. Cost: free. Reservations required: https://Bookeo.com/StaatsburghSHS.
Registration: Required
Sat
17
May
Saturday, May 17, 2025 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Staatsburgh State Historic Site
In
1810, there were nine Black people enslaved on the Staatsburgh estate. In 1910,
there were no recorded Black employees working inside Staatsburgh – with only
one documented Black resident in the entire hamlet. What happened? Join
Staatsburgh staff for a conversation about this transition from a Black
presence at Staatsburgh during the early 19th century to an apparent absence
during the Gilded Age. Reservations
required:
https://Bookeo.com/StaatsburghSHS, Cost:
free.
Registration: Required
Sat
17
May
Saturday, May 17, 2025 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Staatsburgh State Historic Site
It took a small army to run this 79-room Gilded Age estate. See the mansion through the servants' eyes, as they rose before dawn and toile duntil after midnight. The tour—led by a costumed guide—will include visiting the partially restored servants' hall. The hall is a striking artifact of servant life and work, featuring the servants' dining room, the footmen's bedrooms, and the butler's office. Reservations required: https://Bookeo.com/StaatsburghSHS. Cost: $12/Adults, $10/Seniors & Students, Children 12 & under are free
Registration: Required
Sun
18
May
Sunday, May 18, 2025 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
Sun
18
May
Sunday, May 18, 2025 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Staatsburgh State Historic Site
Mark the 113th anniversary of the sinking by embarking on this special 90-minute tour of the home of Titanic ticket holders, Ogden and Ruth Mills. Hear tales of the Titanic's tragic voyage as a guide in period attire points out remarkable similarities between the Titanic's interiors and Staatsburgh's rooms. Reservations required: https://Bookeo.com/StaatsburghSHS. Cost: $12/Adults, $10/Seniors & Students, Children 12 & under are free
Registration: Required
Sat
24
May
Saturday, May 24, 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
24
May
Saturday, May 24, 2025 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Staatsburgh State Historic Site
In
1810, there were nine Black people enslaved on the Staatsburgh estate. In 1910,
there were no recorded Black employees working inside Staatsburgh – with only
one documented Black resident in the entire hamlet. What happened? Join
Staatsburgh staff for a conversation about this transition from a Black
presence at Staatsburgh during the early 19th century to an apparent absence
during the Gilded Age. Reservations
required:
https://Bookeo.com/StaatsburghSHS, Cost:
free.
Registration: Required
Sat
24
May
Saturday, May 24, 2025 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Staatsburgh State Historic Site
It took a small army to run this 79-room Gilded Age estate. See the mansion through the servants' eyes, as they rose before dawn and toile duntil after midnight. The tour—led by a costumed guide—will include visiting the partially restored servants' hall. The hall is a striking artifact of servant life and work, featuring the servants' dining room, the footmen's bedrooms, and the butler's office. Reservations required: https://Bookeo.com/StaatsburghSHS. Cost: $12/Adults, $10/Seniors & Students, Children 12 & under are free
Registration: Required
Sun
25
May
Sunday, May 25, 2025 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Staatsburgh State Historic Site
Mark the 113th anniversary of the sinking by embarking on this special 90-minute tour of the home of Titanic ticket holders, Ogden and Ruth Mills. Hear tales of the Titanic's tragic voyage as a guide in period attire points out remarkable similarities between the Titanic's interiors and Staatsburgh's rooms. Reservations required: https://Bookeo.com/StaatsburghSHS. Cost: $12/Adults, $10/Seniors & Students, Children 12 & under are free
Registration: Required
Mon
26
May
Monday, May 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. Cost: free. Reservations required: https://Bookeo.com/StaatsburghSHS.
Registration: Required
Sat
31
May
Saturday, May 31, 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
31
May
Saturday, May 31, 2025 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Staatsburgh State Historic Site
It took a small army to run this 79-room Gilded Age estate. See the mansion through the servants' eyes, as they rose before dawn and toile duntil after midnight. The tour—led by a costumed guide—will include visiting the partially restored servants' hall. The hall is a striking artifact of servant life and work, featuring the servants' dining room, the footmen's bedrooms, and the butler's office. Reservations required: https://Bookeo.com/StaatsburghSHS. Cost: $12/Adults, $10/Seniors & Students, Children 12 & under are free
Registration: Required