Cornelia Bryce Pinchot: Activist for Social Change

Pike County Library 119 East Harford Street, Milford, Pennsylvania

Be introduced to the Dame of Grey Towers and learn how her early years shaped her as a radical activist for equal educational opportunities, women’s rights, fair wages and working conditions, and social change. Learn how this “brightest political mind he ever encountered” (Teddy Roosevelt) helped shape the Pennsylvania that we all know and love.

$15.00 – $20.00

Volunteer at Grey Towers – 3 Workshops

Grey Towers National Historic Site 151 Grey Towers Drive, Milford, Pennsylvania

There are three Workshops that you are welcome to attend. 10:00 AM – Become a Guide or Docent 11:00 AM – Gift Shop Our newly designed gift shop needs volunteers to greet visitors and check out their purchases. 1:00 PM – Hospitality For anyone interested in helping with hospitality at conferences. All workshops are at…

Thinking Inside the Box

The Columns Museum 608 Broad Street, Milford, Pennsylvania

The Pike County Historical Society was established on this date in 1930. Gifford Pinchot served as their first honorary President. In recognition of this, Grey Towers Heritage Association (GTHA) is partnering with the Pike County Historical Society to sponsor a presentation of “Thinking Inside the Box” a firsthand account of the three women in the…

$20.00 – $25.00

Birthday of John Muir the “Father of National Parks”

John Muir, also known as "John of the Mountains" and "Father of the National Parks", was an influential Scottish-American naturalist, author, environmental philosopher, botanist, zoologist, glaciologist, and early advocate for the preservation of wilderness in the United States of America. Born: April 21, 1838 in Dunbar, United Kingdom Died: December 24, 1914 in California, United…

Arbor Day

Arbor Day is a secular day of observance in which individuals and groups are encouraged to plant trees. Today, many countries observe such a holiday.

Summer Recreation at Grey Towers

Grey Towers National Historic Site 151 Grey Towers Drive, Milford, Pennsylvania

Grey Towers staff and volunteers are providing free ranger talks to visitors. The talks will be 10-15 minutes in length and located by our east terrace lawn. Topics vary depending on staff and may be canceled due to inclement weather. Talks will be held most days unless specified. 

Introduction to Grey Towers

Grey Towers National Historic Site 151 Grey Towers Drive, Milford, Pennsylvania

Grey Towers staff and volunteers are providing free ranger talks to visitors. The talks will be 10-15 minutes in length and located by our east terrace lawn. Topics vary depending on staff and may be canceled due to inclement weather. Talks will be held most days unless specified. 

New York Connection

Grey Towers National Historic Site 151 Grey Towers Drive, Milford, Pennsylvania

Grey Towers staff and volunteers are providing free ranger talks to visitors. The talks will be 10-15 minutes in length and located by our east terrace lawn. Topics vary depending on staff and may be canceled due to inclement weather. Talks will be held most days unless specified. 

Campfire Club of America

Grey Towers National Historic Site 151 Grey Towers Drive, Milford, Pennsylvania

Grey Towers staff and volunteers are providing free ranger talks to visitors. The talks will be 10-15 minutes in length and located by our east terrace lawn. Topics vary depending on staff and may be canceled due to inclement weather. Talks will be held most days unless specified. Ticketed mansion tours will resume for the…

James Pinchot’s Art Collection

Grey Towers National Historic Site 151 Grey Towers Drive, Milford, Pennsylvania

Grey Towers staff and volunteers are providing free ranger talks to visitors. The talks will be 10-15 minutes in length and located by our east terrace lawn. Topics vary depending on staff and may be canceled due to inclement weather. Talks will be held most days unless specified. Ticketed mansion tours will resume for the…

Evolving Landscape

Grey Towers National Historic Site 151 Grey Towers Drive, Milford, Pennsylvania

Grey Towers staff and volunteers are providing free ranger talks to visitors. The talks will be 10-15 minutes in length and located by our east terrace lawn. Topics vary depending on staff and may be canceled due to inclement weather. Talks will be held most days unless specified. 

The Women of Grey Towers

Grey Towers National Historic Site 151 Grey Towers Drive, Milford, Pennsylvania

Grey Towers staff and volunteers are providing free ranger talks to visitors. The talks will be 10-15 minutes in length and located by our east terrace lawn. Topics vary depending on staff and may be canceled due to inclement weather. Talks will be held most days unless specified.