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United States Department of Agriculture
Forest Service
Grey Towers National Historic Site May–December 2017
2 017 C A L E N D A R o f E V E N T SGrey Towers National Historic Site
Milford, PA
Thank you for your interest in Grey Towers National Historic Site. We invite you to join the U.S. Forest Service staff and our wonderful partners as we perform our mission of perpetuating the leadership and conservation legacy of Gifford Pinchot and his family. Our goal is to provide a variety of public programs geared toward education and awareness of the Pinchots’ contributions to conservation, community, social justice, and improving the world for mankind. Please plan to participate in as many as your time and interest will allow. We look forward to hosting and serving you here.
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May6 SATURDAY, 9 AM
GREY TOWERS HERITAGE 8K RUN/WALKThis certified 8K Run/Walk will start at Grey Towers National Historic Site in Milford, PA, and follow the Pinchot Greenway through Milford Borough to Milford Beach and back to Grey Towers. Proceeds go toward improving and promoting public programs at Grey Towers. Check-in/Registration begins at 7:30 AM. For information or to register, visit www.greytowers.org, 570–296–9625, or email [email protected].
13 SATURDAY, 10 AMA MOVEABLE FEAST:
PINCHOT FAMILY AND MILFORD HISTORIC WALKING TOURMunch your way through Milford on this walking tour that takes you to some significant locations where the Pinchot family had an influence. Fee includes guided tour, printed guide book, and food at various locations. Call 570–296–9625 or send an email to [email protected] to register. Limited to first 25 paid registrants. Rain or shine. Meet at Broad and Harford Streets.
27SATURDAY (MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND)
REGULAR TOUR SEASON RESUMES, THURSDAYS THROUGH MONDAYS (MANSION CLOSED TUESDAYS & WEDNESDAYS): 11 AM–4 PM ON THE HOURGuided tours of the FIRST FLOOR of the mansion and the ADJACENT GROUNDS share the story of the Pinchot family and the role Grey Towers played as they advanced their social, political, and conservation ideals. SPECIAL: See the upper floors of the mansion on weekends only on the 4 PM tour.
June10SATURDAY, 1–4 PM
DEMONSTRATION: ART OF LACEMAKINGWatch as the Lost Art Lacers of North New Jersey practice the art of lacemaking. Learn about the Pinchot lace collection at the Smithsonian. FREE and open to the public.
17SATURDAY, 5:30 PMOUTDOOR CONCERT
Music can heighten one’s sensitivity toward nature. The U.S. Forest Service and Kindred Spirits Arts Program (KSAP) offer this musical performance in our tented pool pavilion terrace. Tickets: Call KSAP at 570–296–7429 or contact them online at www.kindredspiritsarts.org.
24 SATURDAY, 10 AMA MOVEABLE FEAST:
PINCHOT FAMILY AND MILFORD HISTORIC WALKING TOURMunch your way through Milford on this walking tour that takes you to some significant locations where the Pinchot family had an influence. Fee includes guided tour, printed guide book, and food at various locations. Call 570–296–9625 or send an email to [email protected] to register. Limited to first 25 paid registrants. Rain or shine. Meet at Broad and Harford Streets.
29THURSDAY, 9:30 AM – 4 PMCOME PAINT WITH ME
Kick off the 20th season of this free, plein air painting program with a talk, exhibit, and light refreshments. Geared toward adults and serious students who will gain inspiration from the grounds at Grey Towers, it is open to the public and is non-instructional. You can either join the artists or observe them at work in the fields and forests of Grey Towers for these outdoor painting and sketching sessions. Bring your own materials and a picnic lunch. No reservations needed. Rain or shine. FREE. Visit www.joanpolishook-art.com or call 570–775–6896 for information on where to meet and more details.
July 8SATURDAY
GARDEN WALK AND TALKCome see the gardens and their early summer blooms and hear about Cornelia Pinchot’s landscape design vision. Get a sneak peek at the newly renovated and restored Long Garden. Reservations suggested. Call 570–296–9625.
27THURSDAY, 10 AM–4 PM COME PAINT WITH ME
See June 29 for details.
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August 5–6SATURDAY & SUNDAY
13TH ANNUAL FESTIVAL OF WOODHandmade crafts, music, arts, programs, children’s activities, educational exhibits, food, and more! Visit www.fs.usda.gov/greytowers for a full schedule of events. Free parking, free shuttle. Self-guided tours of all three floors of the mansion ($5 per person). Rain or shine.
11FRIDAY, 11 AM – 4 PM HAPPY BIRTHDAY GIFFORD
PINCHOT!What better way to celebrate Gifford Pinchot’s 152nd birthday than by taking a tour of his home and enjoying a birthday treat? Regular tour schedule and fees apply.
19SATURDAY, 5:30 PMOUTDOOR CONCERT
Music can heighten one’s sensitivity toward nature. The U.S. Forest Service and Kindred Spirits Arts Program (KSAP) offer this musical performance in our covered pool pavilion terrace. Tickets: Call KSAP at 570–296–7429 or contact them online at www.kindredspiritsarts.org.
26SATURDAYHAPPY BIRTHDAY
CORNELIA PINCHOT!Join us for a day of walks and talks to honor Cornelia Pinchot, social activist, political reformer, and Gifford Pinchot’s strongest ally and supporter! View the full schedule of events at www.greytowers.org.
31THURSDAY, 10 AM – 4 PM COME PAINT WITH ME
See June 29 for details.
September 9SATURDAY, 10 AM
A MOVEABLE FEAST: PINCHOT FAMILY AND MILFORD HISTORIC WALKING TOURMunch your way through Milford on this walking tour that takes you to some significant locations where the Pinchot family had an influence. Fee includes guided tour, printed guide book, and food at various locations. Call 570–296–9625 or send an email to [email protected] to register. Limited to first 25 paid registrants. Rain or shine. Meet at Broad and Harford Streets.
30SATURDAYNATIONAL PUBLIC LANDS
DAY (11 AM – 4 PM) AND ICE CREAM SOCIAL (2 – 4 PM)A FEE-FREE day of self-guided mansion tours, music, children’s programs, Smokey Bear, and more! Enjoy free ice cream during a re-creation of Gov. Gifford Pinchot’s ice cream social—the U.S. Forest Service and Grey Towers Heritage Association’s way of thanking the community for its support all year round.
October7SATURDAY, 10 AM
WALK: AUTUMN IN THE GREY TOWERS LANDSCAPEBrilliant red, yellow, and orange leaves will be ablaze for this landscape tour that will include an introduction to the trees, native shrubs, and autumn annuals. Regular tour fees apply; reservations suggested.
21SATURDAY, 11 AMPROGRAM AT LAUREL HILL
CEMETERY This unique public program introduces you to one of Milford’s first graveyards, located on the grounds of Grey Towers. Learn how those buried there helped shape the community. Meet at the Visitor Pavilion in the parking lot. Wear sturdy shoes. Regular tour fees apply and registration is encouraged. Call 570–296–9630 or email [email protected].
28SATURDAY 6 PM AND 8 PM
DRAMATIC READING: AN EVENING WITH EDGAR ALLAN POEWe found books by Poe in the historic library, so what better way to mark Halloween than with this annual dramatic reading by the American Readers Theatre? Appropriate for ages 13 and up. Tickets required at www.greytowers.org. Contact [email protected] or call 570–296–9625.
November11SATURDAY, 11 AM – 2 PM
VETERANS WELCOMEGov. and Mrs. Gifford Pinchot welcomed veterans into their home at Grey Towers to thank them for their service, a tradition the U.S. Forest Service continues today. Veterans and active military personnel are invited to tour the mansion for free. Hourly.
December2–3SATURDAY &
SUNDAYDRAMATIC PRODUCTION: CHARLES DICKENS “A CHRISTMAS CAROL”Join us for our 37th year of a reading of this holiday classic! Saturday 11 AM and 2 PM; Sunday at 2 PM. Tickets are $20 per person at www.greytowers.org or by calling 570–296–9725.
4–201 PM AND 3 PMHOLIDAY
MANSION TOURSCome see the mansion beautifully decorated for the holidays on this guided tour. The Milford Garden Club helps put their creative touch on every mantel and tree! Regular tour fees apply.
U.S. Department of AgricultureForest ServiceState and Private Forestry Sidney R. Yates Federal Building, 4 NW 201 14th Street, SW Washington, DC 20024
Grey Towers National Historic Site P.O. Box 188 151 Grey Towers Drive Milford, PA 18337 570–296–9630 www.fs.usda.gov/greytowers
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