Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation

Thursday through Saturday, November 22 through November 30

On November 17, 1783 Sarah Jay and Benjamin Franklin witnessed the first launch of a hot air balloon by the Montgolfier brothers while in Paris, France. Celebrate this monumental event with a tour of Bedford House focused on the Jays and their relationship with Benjamin Franklin.

2:00pm | Location: purchase tickets in Glass Porch | $10 adults; $7 seniors & students; Free for members and children under 12

December 1st through 31st, Thursdays - Saturdays at 1pm, 2pm, and 3pm:

Celebrate the holiday season at John Jay Homestead with a guided tour of John Jay’s historic Bedford House focused on the holiday traditions and decorations of the 1820s. Regular admission fees.

1:00pm, 2:00pm, 3:00pm | Location: purchase tickets in Glass Porch | $10 adults; $7 seniors & students; Free for members and children under 12

Browse our expanded selection of merchandise, including many gift items featuring images of John Jay's Historic Bedford House, Bedford Farm, and the newly installed historic wallpaper found in John Jay's Office. Books for history lovers; John Jay Homestead Christmas ornaments; 18th & 19th century toys and games; note cards and housewares are also available. ***Please note that we only take cash or check for payment***

10:00am-2:00pm | Location: Ballroom of the Main House. | $10 adults; $7 seniors & students; Free for members and children under 12

Experience John Jay's historic Bedford House as it takes on the glow of candlelight to celebrate the holiday season. These unique guided tours focus on holiday traditions and decorations of the 1820s. Reservations are required for timed tours as space is strictly limited.

5:00pm-7:00pm | Location: Enter through the Glass Porch. | $15 adults; $12 seniors, students, and members; $5 children under 12

Experience John Jay’s historic Bedford House as it takes on the glow of candlelight to celebrate the holiday season. These unique guided tours focus on holiday traditions and decorations of the 1820s. Reservations are required for timed tours as space is strictly limited.

5:00pm-7:00pm | Location: Enter through the Glass Porch. | $15 adults; $12 seniors, students, and members; $5 children under 12

Experience John Jay’s historic Bedford House as it takes on the glow of candlelight to celebrate the holiday season. These unique guided tours focus on holiday traditions and decorations of the 1820s. Reservations are required for timed tours as space is strictly limited.

5:00pm-7:00pm | Location: Enter through the Glass Porch. | $15 adults; $12 seniors, students, and members; $5 children under 12

Kick start your New Year's resolutions with a hike on the grounds of John Jay Homestead. Warm up by the bonfire with a cup of hot cocoa. Pick up your self-guided landscape your between 1pm and 2pm at the registration table in our main parking lot.