Events
Cornelia Pinchot: Activist for Social Change
A natural born rebel, Cornelia had spirit, drive and independent means. Her friend Theodore Roosevelt called her political mind one of the keenest he had ever known. She was attractive, dressed in flamboyant clothes and dyed her hair red. Her crusading nature invaded the Progressive ranks in 1912 and later…
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Dr. Paul Kovalski, GTHA member and Dentist by profession retired as Chief of Dental Services at Greystone Park Psychiatric Hospital, New Jersey Department of Health. Kovalski is fascinated by the secrets hidden in bones, ancient and modern and is well known as “Dr. Dinosaur” for his paleontological discoveries. But he…
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The pair of distinguished musicians-friends perform in an intimate setting of a Pool Pavilion. Mikhail Kopelman, violin & Yosif Feigelson, cello The renowned former leader of the legendary Borodin and Tokyo string quartets, and KSAP’s artistic director, will perform duets by the great Georg Frederic Handel, Ludwig van Beethoven and…
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This walking tour will begin at the center of town and amble through the historic sites which have made Milford so attractive. Stopping along the way, we will enjoy some of the best tastes from local restaurants. This rain or shine event. Come hungry and wear comfortable shoes for this…
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Immerse yourself in French song and jazz at the enchanting Pool Pavilion. The supremely talented Swiss-born singer, Tatiana Eva-Marie, who is now making her home in New York City, returns to Milford accompanied by her own swinging band to delight the audiences with light jazz tunes and belles chansons from…
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In connection with the Readers and Writers Festival, GTHA will host a presentation by Jeffrey H. Ryan highlighting his newly published work, This Land Was Saved for You and Me: How Gifford Pinchot, Frederick Law Olmstead, and a Band of Foresters Rescued America’s Public Lands. In it, he covers the…
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A FEE-FREE day of self-guided mansion tours and ice cream during this day celebrating public lands! Bring a non-perishable food item for donation to a local food pantry. The same day Festival of Wood will also be taking place on the grounds of Grey Towers.
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Handmade wood crafts, programs, children’s activities, educational exhibits, sawmill, chainsaw and tree pruning demos and more! Self-guided tours of all three floors of the mansion ($5/person on Sunday). Refreshments available. Free parking, free shuttle. Rain or shine. For a full schedule of events, visit www.fs.usda.gov/greytowers.
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Handmade wood crafts, programs, children’s activities, educational exhibits, sawmill, chainsaw and tree pruning demos and more! Self-guided tours of all three floors of the mansion ($5/person on Sunday). Refreshments available. Free parking, free shuttle. Rain or shine. For a full schedule of events, visit www.fs.usda.gov/greytowers.
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Dramatic, first-person readings illustrate how those buried there helped shape the community. This unique public program introduces you to some of the inhabitants of one of Milford’s first graveyards, Laurel Hill Cemetery, located on the grounds of Grey Towers. Meet at the Visitors’ Pavilion near the parking lot. Light Refreshments provided.…
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