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Lorenzo State Historic Site

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Address
17 Rippleton Road
Cazenovia, NY 13035
  Central Region
Latitude 42.924206
Longitude -75.860619
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Situated in historic Cazenovia, Lorenzo State Historic Site is the 1807 Federal style home of John Lincklaen, Holland Land Company agent and founder of Cazenovia.  Lorenzo was continually occupied by the Lincklaen/Ledyard family until the property and contents were conveyed to New York State in 1968. The imprint of all of Lorenzo's residents, including the enslaved people, servants and many employees required to run the estate, can be found at every turn. 

 

Visitors to Lorenzo enjoy guided tours of the Mansion furnished with 160 years of original furnishings. Explore the Visitor Center for the history of Cazenovia, building of Lorenzo, an amazing carriage and sleigh display, and to watch an introductory video.  Visit the museum shop which features a unique selection of stationery, historic reproductions, design and history books, reprints, and gift items.   Attend the many special events and presentations on the historic grounds including the annual "Lorenzo Driving Competition," "Rippleton Schoolhouse Community Day" and "Christmas at Lorenzo."

 

The grounds of Lorenzo are open daily, year-round, dawn until dusk to stroll through the Ellen Shipman designed formal garden and Dark Aisle Arboretum or hike the connective trail through the 87-acre site.


Hours of Operation

  • Lorenzo will open for the 2025 season on Friday, May 16, 2025. 

    Lorenzo is open Wednesday through Sunday, and Monday holidays.

    10 am to 4:30 pm, with the last tour beginning at 4 pm.

    Visitor Center and Museum Shop are open during these hours.

    Grounds open daily from dawn to dusk.

    Check here for upcoming wither activities or follow us on Facebook and Instagram. 



Fees & Rates

Most New York State Parks charge a vehicle use fee to enter the facility. Fees vary by location and season. A list of entry fees and other park use fees is available below. For fees not listed or to verify information, please contact the park directly.

The easy-to-use Empire Pass card is $80- and your key to all-season enjoyment with unlimited day-use entry at most facilities (Lorenzo not included) operated by State Parks and the State Dept. of Environmental Conservation including forests, beaches, trails and more. Purchase online or contact your favorite park for more information. Learn more about our Admission Programs including the Empire Pass.

  • Tour Fees
  • Adults, $5
    Seniors, $4
    Students, $4
    Groups of 10 or more with reservation, $4 per person.
    Children 12 and under are free. 
    School Groups please call (315) 655-3200 for information on programs, fees, and reservations.
Fri 05 Sep
Rippleton Schoolhouse is Open
Friday, September 5, 2025 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Lorenzo State Historic Site
This summer, the Rippleton Schoolhouse at Lorenzo invites visitors of all ages to engage with history hands-on. Have a lesson in the authentic 1887 schoolhouse, try your hand at traditional games and activities, and explore the beautiful grounds. Follow on Lorenzo's Facebook for special activities. Sensory friendly. Admission is free.

**The Rippleton Schoolhouse will be closed on Friday, August 1st for the Rippleton Schoolhouse Day Camp**

Sat 06 Sep
Rippleton Schoolhouse is Open
Saturday, September 6, 2025 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Lorenzo State Historic Site
This summer, the Rippleton Schoolhouse at Lorenzo invites visitors of all ages to engage with history hands-on. Have a lesson in the authentic 1887 schoolhouse, try your hand at traditional games and activities, and explore the beautiful grounds. Follow on Lorenzo's Facebook for special activities. Sensory friendly. Admission is free.

**The Rippleton Schoolhouse will be closed on Friday, August 1st for the Rippleton Schoolhouse Day Camp**

Sun 07 Sep
Limestone Creek Hunt Club's Parade and Blessing of the Hounds
Sunday, September 7, 2025 09:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Lorenzo State Historic Site
At 9:00 AM join LCH for the annual Parade of Hounds through Cazenovia. Signifying the start of the official "hunt" season, it begins at the village green on Emory Ave., next to Sullivan and Albany Streets, around the corner by the Brae Loch and on to Lorenzo. Following the parade there will be the traditional Blessing of the Hounds on the front lawn of Lorenzo (approximately 9:30AM). Admission is free.
Mon 08 Sep
19th Century Military Medicine in Oswego
Monday, September 8, 2025 12:30 PM - 02:00 PM
Lorenzo State Historic Site
Danielle Funiciello will present her interactive program on 19th Century military medicine at Lorenzo. Dressed in the garb of Oswego-local Dr. Mary Walker, the only female US Medal of Honor recipient to date, Danielle will discuss medicine as it was practiced during and after the Civil War. She will share Dr. Walker's tenure as a surgeon in the American Civil War; roles and tasks within the Army Medical Department through the lens of the Veteran's Reserve Corps stationed at Fort Ontario from 1868-69; and some interesting anecdotes about the advancement of medicine during the 1800's. Questions will be encouraged, and she will be bringing reproduction medical equipment to see and some to touch! Danielle Funiciello is the Interpretive Programs Assistant at Fort Ontario State Historic Site, holds her MA in Public History from University of Albany SUNY and is currently a PhD Candidate in History at the same institution. This event is "admission free".
Fri 12 Sep
Rippleton Schoolhouse is Open
Friday, September 12, 2025 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Lorenzo State Historic Site
This summer, the Rippleton Schoolhouse at Lorenzo invites visitors of all ages to engage with history hands-on. Have a lesson in the authentic 1887 schoolhouse, try your hand at traditional games and activities, and explore the beautiful grounds. Follow on Lorenzo's Facebook for special activities. Sensory friendly. Admission is free.

**The Rippleton Schoolhouse will be closed on Friday, August 1st for the Rippleton Schoolhouse Day Camp**

Amenities Information

  • Amenities
  • Gift Shop (Accessible)
  • Picnic Area
  • Snowshoeing/X-Country Skiing
  • Tours
  • Visitor Center (Accessible)

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