Events & Programs

In this illustrated lecture, Kerry Dean Carso will examine historicized garden buildings, known as “follies,” from the nation’s founding through the American centennial celebration in 1876. In a period of increasing nationalism, historicized garden buildings—such as temples, summerhouses, towers, and ruins—brought a range of European architectural styles to America. By imprinting the land with symbols…

Deborah Stevenson is a local photographic artist who has gained widespread recognition for her focused and detailed floral works. She has photographed the gardens at Grey Towers numerous times and will concentrate her presentation on her observations of the pristine beauty and unique architecture of the natural world. A short tour of Cornelia’s gardens will…

Duo Custos with Tracy Cowart, mezzo-soprano Medieval Song and Music from the 13th and 14th centuries on historic instruments. Music and songs about various beasts, including donkeys, pythons, panthers, and a whole host of winged creatures. Hear the kaleidoscope of medieval sounds produced by the authentic wind and string instruments. Listen to enlightening remarks from the artists. Works…

Grey Towers Heritage Association is sponsoring the local premiere of “The Water Gap: Return to the Homeland.” This film documents the journey of Lenni Lenape youth as they return from Oklahoma to trace their ancestors’ roots in our area and truly discover Lenapehoking, the Lenape word for their homelands. Their reflective journey throughout our area…

Great chamber music concert under an open-air canopy of a Pool Pavilion at historic Grey Towers in Milford, PA. After winning the 2018 Astral Foundation’s National Auditions and the St. Lawrence Award at the Wigmore Hall Competition in England, musicians of Vera String Quartet have established themselves as rising stars. Their program includes cherished masterpieces…

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 led to a political career…

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 is also a tree enthusiast.…

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 Zoltan Kodaly. Tickets $25 Tickets…

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 two-hour adventure. Offered by Grey…

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 the cabarets of 1930s Paris.…