Grey Towers National Historic Site

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. He is also a tree enthusiast. When…

Kindred Spirits Arts Programs 2026 Summer Concert Series: Join us for a musical pilgrimage through medieval France, Spain, and Portugal. Singers/instrumentalists and co-founders of Alkemie, an early music ensemble, Tracy Cowart and Sian Rickets, will be joined by violinist Allison Monroe, who specializes in historical performance. This is the second concert in our 2026 Outdoor…

Kindred Spirits Arts Programs 2026 Summer Concert Series: Celebrated jazz guitarist Roni Ben-Hur returns to Milford, joined by Janis Siegel, former lead singer of the legendary Manhattan Transfer, for an evening of American jazz standards, Latin jazz, original works, and more. This is the first concert in our 2026 Outdoor Summer Concert Series held in…

Bring your calling card (ticket) and visit with actors who will impersonate and interpret the history of Grey Towers. Be greeted by James and Mary, the patriarch of this Gilded Age family. After highlighting their family’s history and rise to prominence in New York City, enjoy their memories of summering at Grey Towers. Gifford, their…

Kindred Spirits Arts Programs is proud to present the Dolphins String Quartet as its first concert of 2026, held in Grey Towers’ beautiful Great Room. Formed at The Juilliard School and based in New York City, the Dolphins Quartet is a dynamic ensemble and composer collective dedicated to making chamber music vibrant, relevant, and deeply personal. Recognized…

We found books by Poe in the historic library, so what better way to mark Halloween than with this annual dramatic reading by the American Readers Theatre. Appropriate for ages 13 and up. Proudly presented by Grey Towers Heritage Association. $5 Students / $20 Members / $25 General Public Please note this event will be…

Come meet Mourning Mary and her friends as they teach you about Victorian funeral customs. Then, enjoy tasty funeral biscuits and walk through the Laurel Hill Burial Grounds, where the spirits will speak about those buried there. Dramatic, first-person readings illustrate how those buried there helped shape the community. Meet at the Visitors’ Pavilion near the…

Internationally celebrated violinist Alexander Markov has been hailed as one of the world’s most captivating and versatile musicians.  He returns to Milford to perform classical favorites as we close out our 2025 Summer Concert Series. Tickets Required: $25  Tickets can be purchased at Eventbrite/Kindred Spirits Arts Programs More information will become available soon at kindredspiritsarts.org.

What was the connection between Gifford Pinchot and spiritualism at Grey Towers? It’s a story of love after death — and much more. The American story of spiritualism begins in the Finger Lakes region with a belief in the afterlife and the importance of living a good life via spiritual growth and dedication to community. …

What was the connection between Gifford Pinchot and spiritualism at Grey Towers? It’s a story of love after death — and much more. The American story of spiritualism begins in the Finger Lakes region with a belief in the afterlife and the importance of living a good life via spiritual growth and dedication to community. …

A unique dining experience in support of a special cause, Grey Towers Legacy Scholarship program. Music from the 1930s and 40s will float across the air. Historic summer fare reflecting a Pinchot dinner around the Finger Bowl.   Seating is limited.  Ticket/seat: $125 Finger Bowl (Chairs encircle the water-filled table) - SOLD OUT Ticket/seat: $100…

A unique dining experience at the Finger Bowl. Music will float across the air during dinner. Historic summer fare reflecting a Pinchot dinner around the Finger Bowl. Seating is limited.  Ticket/seat: $125 Finger Bowl (Chairs encircle the water-filled table) - SOLD OUT Ticket/seat: $100 Finger Bowl Pergola Table (Tables throughout the pergola area) The Finger…

Terra String Quartet is a young ensemble based in New York City that has already achieved international acclaim.  They will present works by Haydn, Bartok and Mendelssohn. Tickets Required: $25 Tickets can be purchased at Eventbrite/Kindred Spirits Arts Programs More information will become available soon at kindredspiritsarts.org.

Duo Mantar – Two virtuosos, classical guitarist Adam Levin and mandolinist Jacob Reuven, will open Kindred Spirits Arts Programs Summer Concert Series with a broad range of works from classics to folk as well as original compositions. Tickets Required: $25 Tickets can be purchased at Eventbrite/Kindred Spirits Arts Programs  More information will become available soon…