Boscobel House and Gardens, Hudson Valley, Events, Children's Activities

ZOOM LECTURE

Zoom Lecture: Why The Hudson River School Matters Today with James McElhinney

Tuesday, October 14
6-7pm ET
Zoom

Artist and author James Lancel McElhinney unpacks a roadmap to inspiration through a better understanding of how America’s first art movement celebrated landscape and the environment.

FREE PROGRAM

The Distinctive Wappingers: Getting to Know “The Men of the East” Through Ceremonial Art

Thursday, October 23
5pm

Professor Evan Pritchard explores Wappinger ceremonial pieces and their history, revealing how this inclusive Eastern Woodland culture shaped the roots of New York and America.

ARTIST WORKSHOP

Artist Workshop: Expeditionary PLEIN AIR +

Friday, October 24
10am-3pm

Through a guided workshop led by celebrated artist James Lancel McElhinney, discover how drawing from nature can promote environmental awareness, foster self-improvement and nurture personal wellness

VIRTUAL EVENT

“Painted in Landscapes”: States Morris Dyckman’s Dessert Service

Thursday, October 30
2pm

Discover the artistry and symbolism of States Morris Dyckman’s remarkable dessert service in this focused program exploring its hand-painted landscape scenes

MEMBER EVENT: CURATOR'S CHOICE

Set for the Season: Ceramics and Celebration at Boscobel

Step into the holiday season with Assistant Curator Riley Richards for a special, members-only evening exploring how ceramics brought beauty, refinement, and festive spirit to early 19th-century celebrations.

RETURNING THIS HOLIDAY SEASON!

Holiday Twilight Tours

November 28-December 13
Fridays & Saturdays

Boscobel's signature holiday experience is returning for the first time since our emergency restoration!

EXHIBITION

Scenic Vistas: Landscape as Culture in Early New York

September 19-November 16
Fridays-Mondays

Scenic Vistas reveals how the Hudson Valley’s landscapes have inspired art and culture for centuries. Featuring decorative arts and new site-specific works, this sweeping exhibition spans Boscobel’s Historic House Museum, Gallery, and Great Lawn.

GUIDED HOUSE TOUR

Insider Guided House Tours

Fridays-Mondays
10am, 12pm, 2pm, 4pm

Experience Boscobel like never before!

SYMPOSIUM

What’s in My Backyard? Managing Your Garden in a Time of Change

Sunday, November 2
8:30am-12:00pm

Learn from experts on how to navigate wildlife, support native plants, and cultivate a backyard and garden to withstand - and thrive - in a changing climate.