While every effort is made to adhere to the schedule, it may be necessary to revise the calendar. Call to confirm dates and times (845) 831-8172. In addition to the events listed, Mount Gulian is open for tours on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Sundays from April 13 to October 31. Tours are given between 1:00 and 5:00 p.m. with the last tour at 4 p.m. The fee is $8/adults; $6/seniors; $4 youngsters (6-18 years of age). Mount Gulian members are free. Tours for schools and groups are available throughout the year by reservation. Call 845-831-8172.

 

Sun. April 13
2:00 to 4:00 p.m.
A Day in Our Garden
Join us as we celebrate our 34th Opening Day with a program about our garden. James Storrow presents “A 19th Century Gardening Friendship: James F. Brown and Andrew Jackson Downing” and Susan Mitchell gives tips about applying 19th century techniques to a 21st century organic garden. Free refreshments; $6 adults; $3 children; members free.





Sun. May 11
Tours between 1 and 5 p.m.; last tour at 4 p.m.
Mother’s Day Tours and Tea
Celebrate this special day with a tour of the historic house and garden. Tea and refreshments will be served. Fee: free for mothers; others museum admission of $5/adults, $3/children.

Sun. May 18
2:00 to 4:00 p.m.
The First People of the Hudson Valley
Ray Decker, member of the NYS Archaeological Association will give a narrated visual presentation of the region’s early inhabitants, and will showcase early artifacts and fossils found at excavated sites in the region. Penny Osborne of The Nimham Mountain Singers tells the cultural history of the Wappinger Indians and of the Native American activities that occurred at Mount Gulian. Fee: $8 adults; $4 children; members free.






Sat. June 14
5:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Colonial Dinner and Conversation with General Henry Knox
Enjoy a four-course meal based on 18th century recipes
with Revolutionary War hero, General Knox, founder of the Society of the Cincinnati. Dine in our 1740’s barn. Music by Julie Berman and James Paradies. Silent and live auction. Fee: $150 per person. Prepaid reservations by June 6th.


Sun. June 15
Tours between 1 and 5 p.m.; last tour at 4 p.m.
Father’s Day Tours and Lemonade
Celebrate this special day with a tour of the historic house, Dutch barn, and restored garden. Refreshments will be served. Fee: free for fathers; others, museum admission.





Wed. July 30
6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Shall We Dance?
Derek Page, dance historian, talks about the history of Dutch, French, English and German country dancing, and then gives dance instruction in Mount Gulian’s finely crafted 18th century Dutch barn. Space is limited. Fee: $25 per person. Prepaid reservations by July 23.





Fri. Sept 5 through Sun. Sept. 21
Wed. thru Fri. and Sun. 1:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Legacy/Choosing Freedom
An exhibit by artist and historical researcher Betsy Braun Lane. Lane’s photographs celebrate the heroism of the Underground Railroad and introduce a new living history portrait of Sojourner Truth. Fee: Free opening day, Friday, Sept. 5, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Other days museum admission.


Sat. Sept. 13
5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
An Evening with Sojourner Truth
Actress Carolyn Evans presents a one-act play about the abolitionist and
women’s rights activist. Born into slavery in 1797 in Ulster County,
Sojourner Truth dedicated her life to freedom, the abolition of slavery and equality for women and African-Americans. Ms. Evans will perform the
famous speech "Ain’t I a Woman” accompanied by John Grady on African drums. Wine on the riverside lawn, performance in the barn followed by desserts. Fee: $45 per person. Prepaid reservations by September 5.

Sun. Sept. 21
Noon to 5 p.m.
A House Divided: Civil War Encampment
Living history encampment of Union Civil War soldiers, with interpretation, presentations, military drills and firing demonstrations. Discussion about Robert Newlin Verplanck, a Lieutenant in the 6th Regiment of Colored Troops, who trained and led African-American troops into battle. Learn about the man and the contributions of African-American soldiers from his articulate, poignant and historically important letters. Author Ron Soodalter discusses his book Hanging Captain Gordon, the first book to chronicle the trial and execution of the only man in American history to face conviction for the largely unprosecuted and unpunished crime of slave trading. Fee: $9 adults; $8 seniors; $5 children; $7 and $4 members.

Wed. Sept 24 - Sun. Sept 28
Wed., Fri., Sat., and Sun. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Thurs. 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Art of the Needle
An extraordinary exhibit of over 300 pieces of needle art by members of the Skyllkill Needlework chapter of the Embroiderers’ Guild of America, Inc. No tours these days. Fee: free






Sat. Oct. 18
7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Fall Harvest Barn Dance
Connect with centuries-old traditions and celebrate the bounty of the harvest as generations of Americans have done. Enjoy easy dances that everyone can learn. Fun for children and adults. The FireFlies supply the dance caller and musicians on fiddle, guitar, banjo mandolin and tin whistle. All in Mount Gulian’s wonderful barn. Seasonal refreshments for sale. Fee: $9 adults; $5 children; and $4 members.



Fri. Oct. 24
7:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Scary Stories in the Barn
A Halloween treat for kids of all ages, over the age of five. Some scary (and some not-so-scary) tales told by master storyteller, Lorraine Hartin Gelardi. Come in costume! Refreshments available. Dress warmly! Fee: $6 adults; $5 children; $4 members.





Sun. Nov. 9
2:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Victorian Tea
One of our most “looked-forward-to” events. The homestead is turned into a cozy tea salon. Tables are dressed with linens and fine china. Enjoy the afternoon with delicious sandwiches, a spot of tea, and sweet desserts. Fee: $25. Prepaid reservations by November 4.






Sun. Dec. 14
4:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Holiday Candlelight Tours
Tour the home beautifully decorated for the holidays. Delight in the storytelling of Lorraine Hartin Gelardi who charms her audiences with her tales of imagery. Free refreshments. Fee: $8 adults; $6 seniors; $5 children; $5 members. Reservations are not required.


Wed., Thurs., Fri., Dec. 17 thru Dec. 19
1:00 to 5 p.m.; last tour at 4 p.m.
Christmas at Mount Gulian
Celebrate the holiday season with a visit to our homestead, beautifully decorated by the Tiroranda Garden Club. Fee: museum admission; members free.




Tues. Dec. 30
Noon to 2:00 p.m.
Children’s Victorian Holiday Tea
School break and you don’t know what to do with the kids? Introduce a new tradition to your holidays by attending this popular event. It’s fun and informative. Fee: $10 adult; $8 child. Pre-paid reservations by December 23rd. This event fills up quickly so reserve early.

 

For more information call 845.831.8172 or
email at info@mountgulian.org

 

Thank you for visiting Mount Gulian.

Mount Gulian Historic Site
145 Sterling Street
Beacon, New York 12508
(845) 831-8172
www.mountgulian.org
info@mountgulian.org

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