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Thu 18 Apr
Slavery, Segregation & Staatsburgh: From Black Service to White Servants via Zoom
Thursday, April 18, 2024 07:00 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. What happened? Join Staatsburgh staff for a conversation about their new research into this transition from a Black presence at Staatsburgh during the early 19th century to a total absence during the Gilded Age. Cost: free Reservations required: https://Bookeo.com/StaatsburghSHS.
Registration: Required
Sat 20 Apr
Birding Walk at Staatsburgh
Saturday, April 20, 2024 09:00 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 environment 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
Sat 20 Apr
Tales of the Titanic
Saturday, April 20, 2024 11:00 AM
Staatsburgh State Historic Site
Mark the 112th anniversary of the sinking by touring the home of Titanic ticket holders, Ogden and Ruth Mills. Hear tales of the Titanic's tragic voyage from a costumed guide, as they point 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
Sun 21 Apr
Gilded Age Tea & Talk Series: The Gilded Age in a Glass
Sunday, April 21, 2024 01:00 PM
Staatsburgh State Historic Site
Enjoy tea and scones in the formal dining room while listening to talks about Gilded Age history. The Gilded Age gave us some of our most famous drinks - the Martini, the Daiquiri, the Old Fashioned, and others. Cocktails -- their ingredients, their stories, their pageantry -- reveal unexpected aspects of American society. Staatsburgh Historic Site Assistant Zachary Veith will explore social scandals, women's suffrage, American imperialism, and other influences behind the popular mixed drinks of yesterday and today. COST $60/PERSON Reservations required: TeaAndTalk.Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sat 27 Apr
Birding Walk at Staatsburgh
Saturday, April 27, 2024 09:00 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 environment 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
Sat 27 Apr
Tales of the Titanic
Saturday, April 27, 2024 11:00 AM
Staatsburgh State Historic Site
Mark the 112th anniversary of the sinking by touring the home of Titanic ticket holders, Ogden and Ruth Mills. Hear tales of the Titanic's tragic voyage from a costumed guide, as they point 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
Sun 28 Apr
Tales of the Titanic
Sunday, April 28, 2024 11:00 AM
Staatsburgh State Historic Site
Mark the 112th anniversary of the sinking by touring the home of Titanic ticket holders, Ogden and Ruth Mills. Hear tales of the Titanic's tragic voyage from a costumed guide, as they point 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 04 May
Guided Hike: History Hidden in the Woods
Saturday, May 4, 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 study footwear. Cost: free. Reservations required: https://Bookeo.com/StaatsburghSHS.
Registration: Required
Sat 04 May
I Love My Park Day
Saturday, May 4, 2024 10:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Staatsburgh State Historic Site
Volunteer to help with an outdoor project in the mansion's beautiful historic landscape. Lunch will be provided for volunteers, courtesy of The Friends of Mills at Staatsburgh For ages 13 and up. For more information call (845) 889-8851; to register: www.ptny.org/ilovemypark, Cost: free.
Sat 04 May
Tales of the Titanic
Saturday, May 4, 2024 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Staatsburgh State Historic Site
Mark the 112th anniversary of the sinking by touring the home of Titanic ticket holders, Ogden and Ruth Mills. Hear tales of the Titanic's tragic voyage as a costumed interpreter points out the remarkable similarities between the Titanic's interiors and Staatsburgh's rooms. Cost: $12/Adults, $10/Seniors & Students, Children 12 & under are free. Reservations required: https://Bookeo.com/StaatsburghSHS.
Registration: Required
Sun 05 May
Birding Walk at Staatsburgh
Sunday, May 5, 2024 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 05 May
Tales of the Titanic
Sunday, May 5, 2024 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Staatsburgh State Historic Site
Mark the 112th anniversary of the sinking by touring the home of Titanic ticket holders, Ogden and Ruth Mills. Hear tales of the Titanic's tragic voyage as a costumed interpreter points out the remarkable similarities between the Titanic's interiors and Staatsburgh's rooms. Cost: $12/Adults, $10/Seniors & Students, Children 12 & under are free. Reservations required: https://Bookeo.com/StaatsburghSHS.
Registration: Required
Sat 11 May
Staatsburg Village Walking Tour
Saturday, May 11, 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: https://Bookeo.com/StaatsburghSHS.
Registration: Required
Sat 11 May
Tales of the Titanic
Saturday, May 11, 2024 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Staatsburgh State Historic Site
Mark the 112th anniversary of the sinking by touring the home of Titanic ticket holders, Ogden and Ruth Mills. Hear tales of the Titanic's tragic voyage as a costumed interpreter points out the remarkable similarities between the Titanic's interiors and Staatsburgh's rooms. Cost: $12/Adults, $10/Seniors & Students, Children 12 & under are free. Reservations required: https://Bookeo.com/StaatsburghSHS.
Registration: Required
Sun 12 May
The REAL Gilded Age: America’s Elite in the Downton Abbey Era
Sunday, May 12, 2024 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Staatsburgh State Historic Site
This tour highlights the real-life characters and themes at Staatsburgh that parallel Downton Abbey and HBO's The Gilded Age. Led by a costumed interpreter, the tour shows how the Mills family and their servants conducted a busy weekend of high society entertaining, comparing Staatsburgh to what viewers saw on TV. Reservations required: https://Bookeo.com/StaatsburghSHS Cost: $12/Adults, $10/Seniors & Students, Children 12 & under are free.
Registration: Required
Sat 18 May
Guided Hike: History Hidden in the Woods
Saturday, May 18, 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 study footwear. Cost: free. Reservations required: https://Bookeo.com/StaatsburghSHS.
Registration: Required
Sat 18 May
Tales of the Titanic
Saturday, May 18, 2024 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Staatsburgh State Historic Site
Mark the 112th anniversary of the sinking by touring the home of Titanic ticket holders, Ogden and Ruth Mills. Hear tales of the Titanic's tragic voyage as a costumed interpreter points out the remarkable similarities between the Titanic's interiors and Staatsburgh's rooms. Cost: $12/Adults, $10/Seniors & Students, Children 12 & under are free. Reservations required: https://Bookeo.com/StaatsburghSHS.
Registration: Required
Sat 18 May
A Closer Look: A Curator-Guided Exploration of the Hidden & Hard-to-See
Saturday, May 18, 2024 02:00 PM - 03:30 PM
Staatsburgh State Historic Site
In this special 90-minute tour, Staatsburgh's curator, Maria Reynolds, 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 19 May
Birding Walk at Staatsburgh
Sunday, May 19, 2024 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 19 May
The REAL Gilded Age: America’s Elite in the Downton Abbey Era
Sunday, May 19, 2024 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Staatsburgh State Historic Site
This tour highlights the real-life characters and themes at Staatsburgh that parallel Downton Abbey and HBO's The Gilded Age. Led by a costumed interpreter, the tour shows how the Mills family and their servants conducted a busy weekend of high society entertaining, comparing Staatsburgh to what viewers saw on TV. Reservations required: https://Bookeo.com/StaatsburghSHS Cost: $12/Adults, $10/Seniors & Students, Children 12 & under are free.
Registration: Required
Sat 25 May
Staatsburg Village Walking Tour
Saturday, May 25, 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: https://Bookeo.com/StaatsburghSHS.
Registration: Required
Sat 25 May
A Closer Look: A Curator-Guided Exploration of the Hidden & Hard-to-See
Saturday, May 25, 2024 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Staatsburgh State Historic Site
In this special 90-minute tour, Staatsburgh's curator, Maria Reynolds, 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
Sat 25 May
Tales of the Titanic
Saturday, May 25, 2024 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Staatsburgh State Historic Site
Mark the 112th anniversary of the sinking by touring the home of Titanic ticket holders, Ogden and Ruth Mills. Hear tales of the Titanic's tragic voyage as a costumed interpreter points out the remarkable similarities between the Titanic's interiors and Staatsburgh's rooms. Cost: $12/Adults, $10/Seniors & Students, Children 12 & under are free. Reservations required: https://Bookeo.com/StaatsburghSHS.
Registration: Required
Sun 26 May
Birding Walk at Staatsburgh
Sunday, May 26, 2024 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 26 May
The REAL Gilded Age: America’s Elite in the Downton Abbey Era
Sunday, May 26, 2024 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Staatsburgh State Historic Site
This tour highlights the real-life characters and themes at Staatsburgh that parallel Downton Abbey and HBO's The Gilded Age. Led by a costumed interpreter, the tour shows how the Mills family and their servants conducted a busy weekend of high society entertaining, comparing Staatsburgh to what viewers saw on TV. Reservations required: https://Bookeo.com/StaatsburghSHS Cost: $12/Adults, $10/Seniors & Students, Children 12 & under are free.
Registration: Required