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Open House NY: Fort Tryon Park Cottage and The Heather Garden

October 14, 2017 @ 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

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Here’s your chance to see inside of the Fort Tryon Park Cottage! The 1908 cottage flanking the Heather Garden was originally the gatehouse of the C.K.G Billings Estate and has retained its charm over its many uses in the last 108 years.

The Heather Garden is part of the larger Fort Tryon Park, which was donated to NYC in 1935 by John D. Rockefeller, Jr. and designed by the renowned Olmsted Brothers. It boasts over 500 varieties of plants, trees, and shrubs, and breathtaking views of the majestic New Jersey Palisades.

Come on a tour to learn more!

There is limited space and tours will be first come first serve. There is no early registration*

30 minute tours will be given at the Cottage beginning at 12pm. If you show up at 12pm you can sign up for a later tour that has available space but must report back at least 10 minutes before the tour begins.

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Date:
October 14, 2017
Time:
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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Here’s your chance to see inside of the Fort Tryon Park Cottage! The 1908 cottage flanking the Heather Garden was originally the gatehouse of the C.K.G Billings Estate and has retained its charm over its many uses in the last 108 years.

The Heather Garden is part of the larger Fort Tryon Park, which was donated to NYC in 1935 by John D. Rockefeller, Jr. and designed by the renowned Olmsted Brothers. It boasts over 500 varieties of plants, trees, and shrubs, and breathtaking views of the majestic New Jersey Palisades.

Come on a tour to learn more!

There is limited space and tours will be first come first serve. There is no early registration*

30 minute tours will be given at the Cottage beginning at 12pm. If you show up at 12pm you can sign up for a later tour that has available space but must report back at least 10 minutes before the tour begins.

Details

Date:
October 15, 2017
Time:
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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Event Category:

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