Highlights Around the House

1304 Sloatsburg Road,Ringwood NJ 07456

19 June, 2021

Description

Don't have time for the full Grounds & Garden Tour of Ringwood Manor? Join us for a shorter version that discussing all the highlights! Want to learn about some of the historic objects around the Manor, but don't have the time for the full Grounds & Garden Tour? Or have you always wondered about those large pieces on the front and back lawns of Ringwood Manor? This shorter version of the Grounds & Garden tour only takes 1 hour and will take visitors around the immediate vicinity of Ringwood Manor, discussing the historic objects on the front lawn, the architecture of the Manor, and the Italian sunken garden behind the building. Historic photographs of the property will also be shown. Offered select Saturdays & Sundays at 2:30pm each day. Tour is FREE. State Park parking fee for entrance to park still applies: $5 for in-state residents & $7 for out-of-state residents. Tours limited to 20 people. Steady rain cancels. Advanced registration only through Eventbrite. *Please note: there is much content overlap between the Grounds & Garden tour and the Highlights Around the House tour. The Highlights tour is simply a shorter version of the Grounds & Garden tour for individuals who may not want to attend or are unable to walk for 2 hours. In registering for this history program, you agree to maintain social distancing protocols (to the extent possible) from individuals attending the program that are not within your family/party. If you are feeling ill the day of your registered program, please do not attend. It is highly recommended that participants wear sturdy walking shoes, weather appropriate clothing, and may wish to use sunscreen or bug spray. Also, while we love having dogs in the park, we do not allow them on the walking tours as we cannot anticipate if another attendee has serious allergies or phobias. We apologize for any inconvenience. Ringwood Manor is a designated National Historic Landmark located in northern New Jersey. The site was the summer home of the Cooper & Hewitt family, owners of the Cooper & Hewitt Iron Company during the 19th century. Donated to the State of New Jersey in 1938, the home is fully furnished in all the original contents of the family and includes more than 1,000 acres of historic gardens and landscapes. The site hosts numerous public tours, events, and programs throughout the year.