Events & Programs
National Tree Day
Celebrate the joys of life provided by trees. Reading in the shade or taking a bite out of a fresh fruit pie are but two examples. Of course, planting trees for future generations to love is beneficial too.
Smokey Bear’s Birthday
Smokey Bear was born on Aug. 9, 1944, when the U.S. Forest Service and the Ad Council agreed that a fictional bear would be the symbol for their joint effort to promote forest fire prevention. Artist Albert Staehle was asked to paint the first poster of Smokey Bear.
Gifford Pinchot’s Birthday
Gifford Pinchot was an American forester and politician. Pinchot served as the fourth chief of the U.S. Division of Forestry, the first head of the United States Forest Service, and the 28th Governor of Pennsylvania. Born: August 11, 1865 in Simsbury, CT Died: October 4, 1946 in New York, NY
1st federal appropriations devoted to forestry
Federal forest management dates back to 1876 when Congress created the office of Special Agent in the U.S. Department of Agriculture to assess the quality and conditions of forests in the United States. In 1881 the Department expanded the office into the Division of Forestry. A decade later Congress passed the Forest Reserve Act of…
String Trio: Ukrainian Romantics with Oleh Krysa
Grey Towers National Historic Site 151 Grey Towers Drive, Milford, PennsylvaniaKindred Spirits Arts Programs 2023 Summer Concert Series: Ukrainian Romantics. A Lviv-born, preeminent classical violinist Oleh Krysa will be joined by one his best students and by cellist Yosif Feigelson in an array of classical works including a String Trio by 19th century composer, Mykola Lysenko. Outdoor concert in the Pool Pavilion at Grey Towers.…
Cornelia Bryce Pinchot’s Birthday
Cornelia Elizabeth Bryce Pinchot (August 20, 1881 – September 9, 1960), also known as “Leila Pinchot,” was a 20th-century American conservationist, Progressive politician, and women’s rights activist who played a key role in the improvement of Grey Towers, the Pinchot family estate in Milford, Pennsylvania, which was donated to the U.S. Forest Service in 1963 and then designated as a National Historic Landmark in 1966.…
David Patterson: Three Generations of Pinchots
Grey Towers National Historic Site 151 Grey Towers Drive, Milford, PennsylvaniaDavid Patterson, author of The Pinchots: A Family Saga, highlights the Pinchot family legacy. In Gilded Age, successful families forged self-made and powerful aristocracies, but history slighted a wealthy, influential family dynasty: the Pinchots. Outstandingly different from these and other business titans, this family is long overdue for recognition. In a broad historical sweep, this…
A Moveable Feast: A Historic Tour of Milford with the Pinchot Family
Milford Community House 201 Broad Street, Milford, PAMunch your way through Milford on this walking tour of some of the significant locations where the Pinchot family had an influence. This rain or shine event. Come hungry and wear comfortable shoes for this two-hour adventure. Offered by Grey Towers Heritage Association, the tour will feature some tastings of Milford’s favorite food spots and…
Roni Ben-Hur Quartet: Stories in Jazz
Grey Towers National Historic Site 151 Grey Towers Drive, Milford, PennsylvaniaKindred Spirits Arts Programs 2023 Summer Concert Series: Hailed among NYC’s finest, Roni Ben-Hur Quartet, featuring singer Tamuz Nissim, will perform a selection of American classics, international light jazz, and original music. Outdoor concert in the Pool Pavilion at Grey Towers. Tickets Required: $25 Tickets can be purchased on Eventbrite >> Please find additional information…
National Public Lands Day & Ice Cream Social
Grey Towers National Historic Site 151 Grey Towers Drive, Milford, PennsylvaniaA day of self-guided mansion tours and ice cream during this day celebrating public lands! On the same day, Festival of Wood will also be taking place on the grounds of Grey Towers. Handmade wood crafts, programs, children’s activities, educational exhibits, sawmill, chainsaw, and tree pruning demos... and more! Mansion Tours. Fire Tower Tours. Refreshments…
60th Anniversary of the Dedication of the Grey Towers National Historic Site
President John F. Kennedy’s dedication of the Grey Towers National Historic Site and the Pinchot Institute for Conservation Studies.
Festival of Wood
Handmade wood crafts, programs, children’s activities, educational exhibits, sawmill, chainsaw, and tree pruning demos... and more! Mansion Tours. Fire Tower Tours. Refreshments available. Free parking, free shuttle. Rain or shine. See more details >>
