Events & Programs
Birthday of the USDA Forest Service
U.S. Forest Service was founded on February 1, 1905. The national forests (first called Forest Reserves) began with the Forest Reserve Act of 1891, creating the U.S. Division of Forestry…
History of Art of the Minisink Region: The Pinchot Connection
Pike County Library 119 East Harford Street, Milford, PennsylvaniaMarie Liu, the 2015-16 resident artist at Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, will give a presentation about the history of art in the Minisink region with an emphasis on…
Seminar: How to Volunteer at Grey Towers
Grey Towers National Historic Site 151 Grey Towers Drive, Milford, PennsylvaniaWhile Spring may not “be in the air” yet, there is a new Season for Grey Towers Heritage Association! Working in partnership with the US Forest Service, GTHA provides assistance…
1st National Forest: Yellowstone
The World's First National Park On March 1, 1872, Yellowstone became the first national park for all to enjoy the unique hydrothermal and geologic features. Within Yellowstone's 2.2 million acres,…
Bureau of Forestry Anniversary
The Bureau of Forestry was founded on March 2, 1901. Learn more >>
Forest Reserve Act.
The Anniversary of Forest Reserve Act – March 3, 1891.
Cornelia Bryce Pinchot: Activist for Social Change
Pike County Library 119 East Harford Street, Milford, PennsylvaniaBe 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…
Volunteer at Grey Towers – 3 Workshops
Grey Towers National Historic Site 151 Grey Towers Drive, Milford, PennsylvaniaThere 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…
Thinking Inside the Box
The Columns Museum 608 Broad Street, Milford, PennsylvaniaThe 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…
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…
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, PennsylvaniaGrey 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…
