Events Calendar
2 0 0 8 C A L E N D A R OF E V E N T S John Jay Homestead State Historic Site
John Jay Homestead State Historic Site 2008 Calendar of Events Dates and times are subject to change; please call telephone numbers listed below to confirm.
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Wed., May 21, 2008,
Homestead Ballroom
7pm |
Goodhue Lecture - Lucia "Cinder" Stanton wrote "Free Some Day: The
African-American Families of Monticello." Cinder, a Bedford native, has
worked at Monticello for more than 25 years, 10 as Director of Research.
Currently, she is the Shannon Senior Historian at Monticello, and the author
of two books on slavery at Monticello. The most recent book, mentioned
above, is a biographical account of six enslaved families. She is co-editor
of Thomas Jefferson's Memorandum Books (Princeton, 1997) and Jefferson
Abroad (New York, 1999), and is currently working on a book about the
Monticello plantation.
This lecture will begin at 7 p.m., preceded
by a reception at 6:30 p.m. and the Friends' Annual Meeting at 5:45 p.m.
This event is open to members only; reservations are required since seating
is limited. For information or reservations, call the Friends' office at
(914) 232-8119 or email friends@johnjayhomestead.org.
Download the 2008 John Jay Series Invite |
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Wed., May 28, 2008 House
& Garden Tour
9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m |
House & Gardens Tour, chaired by Alison Bamford. The tour will feature wonderful examples of both historic and modern architecture in the Bedford area, as well as beautifully designed gardens. For more information, contact the Friends' office at (914) 232-8119 or email friends@johnjayhomestead.org. |
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Mon. - Thurs., July 21 to August 7 Summer History Camp
9 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily |
Summer History Camp Will feature various activities, fun games and exciting special guests. For more information contact: Bethany White, (914) 232-5651, Ext. 101 or email bethany.white@oprhp.state.ny.us.
Download the Camp Flyer
Download 2008 Camp Registration From
Download the Medical Form |
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