Sunday, May 4 All Day
Columbia County Day
By bringing a driver’s license to prove residency, residents of Columbia County can enjoy free admission. Bring a picnic and enjoy the spectacular views of the Hudson River and Highlands, take a tour of the House, formal gardens, and hike the 1.5 mile Woodland Trail.
Free to residents of Columbia County

Saturday, May 10 at 3 p.m.
Mother’s Day Tea

Enjoy a formal tea with an assortment of pastries, tea sandwiches, and desserts, followed by a special tour of the House where Boscobel’s docents will describe entertaining in early 1800’s Hudson Valley homes.
$40 per person. Space is limited and tickets must be purchased by May 7.

Saturday, May 10 from 8-11:30 p.m.
Hudson River Astronomy: Understanding the Night Skies
Come be inspired and awed by the night skies. Astronomy Delight! and Boscobel are pleased to invite you to listen to an informative and entertaining lecture on everything from the seasonal night skies to how to select and get the most from your telescope. Then join us on the front lawn overlooking the majestic Hudson to observe the moon and planets (Saturn is particularly bright this time of year) through large telescopes. You are invited to bring a blanket and star gaze while you enjoy hot cocoa and an educational and inspiring evening under the stars. Please dress for the weather.
Adults: $15
Family (2 adults, 2 children): $45
Children): $8


Tuesday, May 13 at 7:45 a.m.
Spring Bus Tour to Grounds for Sculpture
Hosted by the Friends of Boscobel
All are invited to join with the Friends of Boscobel as they reprise their most popular bus tour to a favored site: Grounds for Sculpture near Trenton, N.J. Enjoy a guided tour of the grounds, followed by a delightful gourmet lunch at the unusually named Rat’s Restaurant and plenty of free time to tour the outdoor and indoor exhibits on the manicured and landscaped grounds. Especially enjoyable are life-sized panoramas depicting famous Impressionistic paintings in realistically painted sculpture. See Manet’s “Picnic” and Renoir’s “Luncheon of the Boat Party,” among others as interpreted in three dimensions by J. Seward Johnson, Jr., and Segal’s bleak, monochromatic “Depression Bread Line,” along with countless other sculptures from modern to traditional and everything in between. All in all, a delightful trip to a fascinating site with a fine restaurant as well. Bring your cameras. Please be at the Boscobel parking lot by 7:45 a.m.
$75 General Admission
$65 for Friends of Boscobel
RSVP by May 5 to 845.265.3638 ext. 115


Sunday, May 18 Noon – 5 p.m.
19th Annual Shad Fest and Hudson River Celebration
Boscobel is pleased to host this popular event that benefits Riverkeeper. The Shad Fest, which marks the late spring or "lilac" run of the American shad, is a day filled with activities, entertainment, education, and great food and wine. This community event, drawing over 1,600 adults and children from New York City, the Hudson River Valley, and parts of New Jersey and Connecticut, is aimed at raising awareness of the health of the Hudson River, its communities, and the New York’s drinking water supply. For information and to purchse tickets, visit www.riverkeeper.org.
$75* per Adult
$25 per Youth – Ages 9-20
Kids 8 and under FREE
(* Adult tickets are $100 Day of the Event)


Friday, May 23 from 6-8 p.m.
Sunset Jazz Soiree
Enjoy the smooth sound of jazz performed by Libby& Co. as you admire the famous view of the Hudson River from Boscobel. Stroll through the Rose Garden with a glass of wine and a plateful of cheese and light hors d’oeuvres. Must be 21 and over.
$35 per person. Space is limited and tickets must be purchased in advance.