Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation

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In this new program, historian Carol Kohan will trace how the ancient Celtic festival was fashioned into a high-spirited celebration in Gilded Age America, presenting a bewitching look at traditions and trends in Hallowe'en entertaining. A special Hallowe'en tea & treats menu will be served. Costumes are encouraged - prizes will be offered! Reservations required.

Cost: $35/Adults, Seniors & Students, $30/Friends of Mills Mansion

Enjoy lavish turn-of-the-century style holiday decorations while touring the mansion. Cost: $8/Adults, $6/Seniors & Students, Children 12 & under are free.

• Noon – 4pm on Nov. 23 – Dec. 23, Thursday – Sunday
• Noon– 4pm on Dec. 26 – 31, Wednesday – Monday
• Closed December 24 and 25

Staatsburgh State Historic Site will present A Gilded Age Christmas, featuring lavish decorations, special programs, and extended hours during school vacation. The mansion’s decorations are done in turn-of-the-century style, recreating the atmosphere of holidays long-ago in one of the great estates of the Hudson Valley.

Staatsburgh will open for the holiday season on Friday, November 23. Touring hours will be Thursday through Sunday from Noon to 4 p.m. through December 31. The site will be closed Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Site admission is $8 for adults, $6 for seniors; children 12 and younger are free.

In addition, Staatsburgh will have special evening hours on Friday December 21, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. In the last week of December, the site will be open Wednesday through Sunday, December 26 – 31, from Noon to 4 p.m.

Staatsburgh’s museum shop will be open during all touring hours. Often cited as among the best museum gift shops in the Hudson Valley, the shop features a unique array of jewelry, books, scarves, keepsakes and gifts.

Reservations required by calling (845) 889-8851, ext. 300.

Cost: $8/person, or $20/Family (up to 5 people) Usher in the season with a craft workshop. Crackers were popular Christmas gifts during the Gilded Age. Learn how to make your own. Suitable for adults and children age 10 & up.

Pre-school age children are invited to gather around the Christmas tree and listen to stories read by Staatsburg Children's' Librarian, Lisa Prentiss, and then make a holiday craft. Reservations required by calling (845) 889-8851, ext. 300. Cost: Free

Spend a festive evening at the fully-decorated mansion with costumed guides, live caroling by the Christmas Belles, a craft activity and gift shopping. Cost: $8 Adults, $6 Seniors/Students, Children age 12 & under free.