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Fri 22 Aug
Rippleton Schoolhouse is Open
Friday, August 22, 2025 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Lorenzo State Historic Site
This summer, the Rippleton Schoolhouse at Lorenzo invites visitors of all ages to engage with history hands-on. Have a lesson in the authentic 1887 schoolhouse, try your hand at traditional games and activities, and explore the beautiful grounds. Follow on Lorenzo's Facebook for special activities. Sensory friendly. Admission is free.

**The Rippleton Schoolhouse will be closed on Friday, August 1st for the Rippleton Schoolhouse Day Camp**

Registration: Not required
Sat 23 Aug
Rippleton Schoolhouse is Open
Saturday, August 23, 2025 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Lorenzo State Historic Site
This summer, the Rippleton Schoolhouse at Lorenzo invites visitors of all ages to engage with history hands-on. Have a lesson in the authentic 1887 schoolhouse, try your hand at traditional games and activities, and explore the beautiful grounds. Follow on Lorenzo's Facebook for special activities. Sensory friendly. Admission is free.

**The Rippleton Schoolhouse will be closed on Friday, August 1st for the Rippleton Schoolhouse Day Camp**

Registration: Not required
Fri 29 Aug
Rippleton Schoolhouse is Open
Friday, August 29, 2025 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Lorenzo State Historic Site
This summer, the Rippleton Schoolhouse at Lorenzo invites visitors of all ages to engage with history hands-on. Have a lesson in the authentic 1887 schoolhouse, try your hand at traditional games and activities, and explore the beautiful grounds. Follow on Lorenzo's Facebook for special activities. Sensory friendly. Admission is free.

**The Rippleton Schoolhouse will be closed on Friday, August 1st for the Rippleton Schoolhouse Day Camp**

Registration: Not required
Sat 30 Aug
Rippleton Schoolhouse is Open
Saturday, August 30, 2025 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Lorenzo State Historic Site
This summer, the Rippleton Schoolhouse at Lorenzo invites visitors of all ages to engage with history hands-on. Have a lesson in the authentic 1887 schoolhouse, try your hand at traditional games and activities, and explore the beautiful grounds. Follow on Lorenzo's Facebook for special activities. Sensory friendly. Admission is free.

**The Rippleton Schoolhouse will be closed on Friday, August 1st for the Rippleton Schoolhouse Day Camp**

Registration: Not required
Fri 05 Sep
Rippleton Schoolhouse is Open
Friday, September 5, 2025 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Lorenzo State Historic Site
This summer, the Rippleton Schoolhouse at Lorenzo invites visitors of all ages to engage with history hands-on. Have a lesson in the authentic 1887 schoolhouse, try your hand at traditional games and activities, and explore the beautiful grounds. Follow on Lorenzo's Facebook for special activities. Sensory friendly. Admission is free.

**The Rippleton Schoolhouse will be closed on Friday, August 1st for the Rippleton Schoolhouse Day Camp**

Registration: Not required
Sat 06 Sep
Rippleton Schoolhouse is Open
Saturday, September 6, 2025 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Lorenzo State Historic Site
This summer, the Rippleton Schoolhouse at Lorenzo invites visitors of all ages to engage with history hands-on. Have a lesson in the authentic 1887 schoolhouse, try your hand at traditional games and activities, and explore the beautiful grounds. Follow on Lorenzo's Facebook for special activities. Sensory friendly. Admission is free.

**The Rippleton Schoolhouse will be closed on Friday, August 1st for the Rippleton Schoolhouse Day Camp**

Registration: Not required
Sun 07 Sep
Limestone Creek Hunt Club's Parade and Blessing of the Hounds
Sunday, September 7, 2025 09:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Lorenzo State Historic Site
At 9:00 AM join LCH for the annual Parade of Hounds through Cazenovia. Signifying the start of the official "hunt" season, it begins at the village green on Emory Ave., next to Sullivan and Albany Streets, around the corner by the Brae Loch and on to Lorenzo. Following the parade there will be the traditional Blessing of the Hounds on the front lawn of Lorenzo (approximately 9:30AM). Admission is free.
Registration: Not required
Fri 12 Sep
Rippleton Schoolhouse is Open
Friday, September 12, 2025 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Lorenzo State Historic Site
This summer, the Rippleton Schoolhouse at Lorenzo invites visitors of all ages to engage with history hands-on. Have a lesson in the authentic 1887 schoolhouse, try your hand at traditional games and activities, and explore the beautiful grounds. Follow on Lorenzo's Facebook for special activities. Sensory friendly. Admission is free.

**The Rippleton Schoolhouse will be closed on Friday, August 1st for the Rippleton Schoolhouse Day Camp**

Registration: Not required
Sat 13 Sep
Rippleton Schoolhouse is Open
Saturday, September 13, 2025 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Lorenzo State Historic Site
This summer, the Rippleton Schoolhouse at Lorenzo invites visitors of all ages to engage with history hands-on. Have a lesson in the authentic 1887 schoolhouse, try your hand at traditional games and activities, and explore the beautiful grounds. Follow on Lorenzo's Facebook for special activities. Sensory friendly. Admission is free.

**The Rippleton Schoolhouse will be closed on Friday, August 1st for the Rippleton Schoolhouse Day Camp**

Registration: Not required
Sun 14 Sep
Lorenzo Fine Art Tour
Sunday, September 14, 2025 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Lorenzo State Historic Site
(315) 655-3200

Join art historian Elisabeth Genter Montevecchio for a free 45-minute tour highlighting Lorenzo's amazing fine art collection including works by Sanford Gifford, Edward Moran, Jasper Cropsey, Dwight Williams, and 17th century Dutch Masters. Reservations required, as space is limited. Call (315) 655-3200, ext. 106 or email: jacqueline.roshia@parks.ny.gov. Admission to the program is free.
Registration: Required
Fri 19 Sep
Rippleton Schoolhouse is Open
Friday, September 19, 2025 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Lorenzo State Historic Site
This summer, the Rippleton Schoolhouse at Lorenzo invites visitors of all ages to engage with history hands-on. Have a lesson in the authentic 1887 schoolhouse, try your hand at traditional games and activities, and explore the beautiful grounds. Follow on Lorenzo's Facebook for special activities. Sensory friendly. Admission is free.

**The Rippleton Schoolhouse will be closed on Friday, August 1st for the Rippleton Schoolhouse Day Camp**

Registration: Not required
Sat 20 Sep
Rippleton Schoolhouse is Open
Saturday, September 20, 2025 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Lorenzo State Historic Site
This summer, the Rippleton Schoolhouse at Lorenzo invites visitors of all ages to engage with history hands-on. Have a lesson in the authentic 1887 schoolhouse, try your hand at traditional games and activities, and explore the beautiful grounds. Follow on Lorenzo's Facebook for special activities. Sensory friendly. Admission is free.

**The Rippleton Schoolhouse will be closed on Friday, August 1st for the Rippleton Schoolhouse Day Camp**

Registration: Not required
Sun 21 Sep
Rippleton Schoolhouse "Community Day"
Sunday, September 21, 2025 01:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Lorenzo State Historic Site
Since relocating to the Lorenzo grounds in 1997, the Rippleton Schoolhouse has served as a place to "live history." Hundreds of Central New York pupils attend classes in our restored one-room schoolhouse each year. Since 2002, the Friends of Lorenzo have hosted this annual event welcoming "kids of all ages" to participate in period games, enjoy live music, refreshments, horse-drawn wagon rides, fall crafts, and more! For more information call (315) 655-3200 or visit https://historic-sites/lorenzo/details.aspx  Admission to this event is free.
Registration: Not required
Fri 26 Sep
Rippleton Schoolhouse is Open
Friday, September 26, 2025 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Lorenzo State Historic Site
This summer, the Rippleton Schoolhouse at Lorenzo invites visitors of all ages to engage with history hands-on. Have a lesson in the authentic 1887 schoolhouse, try your hand at traditional games and activities, and explore the beautiful grounds. Follow on Lorenzo's Facebook for special activities. Sensory friendly. Admission is free.

**The Rippleton Schoolhouse will be closed on Friday, August 1st for the Rippleton Schoolhouse Day Camp**

Registration: Not required
Sat 27 Sep
Rippleton Schoolhouse is Open
Saturday, September 27, 2025 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Lorenzo State Historic Site
This summer, the Rippleton Schoolhouse at Lorenzo invites visitors of all ages to engage with history hands-on. Have a lesson in the authentic 1887 schoolhouse, try your hand at traditional games and activities, and explore the beautiful grounds. Follow on Lorenzo's Facebook for special activities. Sensory friendly. Admission is free.

**The Rippleton Schoolhouse will be closed on Friday, August 1st for the Rippleton Schoolhouse Day Camp**

Registration: Not required
Fri 03 Oct
Rippleton Schoolhouse is Open
Friday, October 3, 2025 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Lorenzo State Historic Site
This summer, the Rippleton Schoolhouse at Lorenzo invites visitors of all ages to engage with history hands-on. Have a lesson in the authentic 1887 schoolhouse, try your hand at traditional games and activities, and explore the beautiful grounds. Follow on Lorenzo's Facebook for special activities. Sensory friendly. Admission is free.

**The Rippleton Schoolhouse will be closed on Friday, August 1st for the Rippleton Schoolhouse Day Camp**

Registration: Not required
Fri 03 Oct
Friends of Lorenzo Fundraiser: Murder Mystery Dinner at the Hampton Inn!
Friday, October 3, 2025 07:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Lorenzo State Historic Site
Die Another Death has Agent Double Y of Her Majesty's Service on a high-stakes mission to protect the Alchemists' Cauldron. Rumored to have supernatural powers, every bad guy on the planet wants to steal the Cauldron. Who will get it first? Who will die trying? Will Agent Double Y save the day? Join Friends of Lorenzo as they host an adventurous fundraiser filled with murder and mayhem! To purchase tickets or become a member visit: friendsoflorenzo.org
The location for this event is The Hampton Inn, 25 Lakers Lane, Cazenovia.
Registration: Not required
Sat 04 Oct
Rippleton Schoolhouse is Open
Saturday, October 4, 2025 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Lorenzo State Historic Site
This summer, the Rippleton Schoolhouse at Lorenzo invites visitors of all ages to engage with history hands-on. Have a lesson in the authentic 1887 schoolhouse, try your hand at traditional games and activities, and explore the beautiful grounds. Follow on Lorenzo's Facebook for special activities. Sensory friendly. Admission is free.

**The Rippleton Schoolhouse will be closed on Friday, August 1st for the Rippleton Schoolhouse Day Camp**

Registration: Not required
Sun 05 Oct
Ponies & Pumpkin Spice Hosted by Lorenzo Driving Competition in conjunction with Cazenovia Fall Festival.
Sunday, October 5, 2025 12:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Lorenzo State Historic Site
Meet the miniature horses wearing costumes, and Jason the Fjord horse disguised as a pumpkin! Tour Lorenzo's rarely seen carriage storage, coloring pages for the kids, light refreshments, raffles, and more. The NYS Draft Horse club will be onsite offering wagon rides!  Admission is free.
Registration: Not required
Fri 10 Oct
Rippleton Schoolhouse is Open
Friday, October 10, 2025 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Lorenzo State Historic Site
This summer, the Rippleton Schoolhouse at Lorenzo invites visitors of all ages to engage with history hands-on. Have a lesson in the authentic 1887 schoolhouse, try your hand at traditional games and activities, and explore the beautiful grounds. Follow on Lorenzo's Facebook for special activities. Sensory friendly. Admission is free.

**The Rippleton Schoolhouse will be closed on Friday, August 1st for the Rippleton Schoolhouse Day Camp**

Registration: Not required
Sat 11 Oct
Rippleton Schoolhouse is Open
Saturday, October 11, 2025 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Lorenzo State Historic Site
This summer, the Rippleton Schoolhouse at Lorenzo invites visitors of all ages to engage with history hands-on. Have a lesson in the authentic 1887 schoolhouse, try your hand at traditional games and activities, and explore the beautiful grounds. Follow on Lorenzo's Facebook for special activities. Sensory friendly. Admission is free.

**The Rippleton Schoolhouse will be closed on Friday, August 1st for the Rippleton Schoolhouse Day Camp**

Registration: Not required
Sat 18 Oct
Victorian Death & Funerary Practices Tours
Saturday, October 18, 2025 01:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Lorenzo State Historic Site
(315) 655-3200

Join us for a special tour of Lorenzo featuring the death and funerary practices of the Victorians. Mortality rates were high in the 19th century, and death and mourning rituals elaborate. We'll keep the lights low as we share everything from the mundane to the macabre about death in the Victorian era. Admission is free. Reservations required, as space is limited. Call (315) 655-3200, ext 106 or email: jacqueline.roshia@parks.ny.gov
Tours are at 1:00, 3:00, and 5:00pm.
Registration: Required
Wed 03 Dec
Friends of Lorenzo Member-Guest Christmas Preview Party
Wednesday, December 3, 2025 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Lorenzo State Historic Site
The Friends of Lorenzo will showcase the bedecked Mansion at their 50th annual Preview Party. This year our amazing volunteer decorators have chosen a favorite Christmas book, movie or cartoon for their decorating inspiration! Members and their guests are treated to a special evening of live music and seasonal delights. To purchase tickets or become a member visit: friendsoflorenzo.org.
Registration: Not required
Wed 10 Dec
Guided Christmas Tours
Wednesday, December 10, 2025 01:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Lorenzo State Historic Site
Traditional tours of the Mansion and holiday decorations will be available. This year our amazing volunteer decorators have chosen a favorite Christmas book, movie or cartoon for their decorating inspiration! Private group tours of 8 or more may also be scheduled through the end of December by calling (315) 655-3200, ext 106. Event admission: Adults $6, Children 12 and under $2.
Registration: Not required
Thu 11 Dec
Guided Christmas Tours
Thursday, December 11, 2025 01:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Lorenzo State Historic Site
Traditional tours of the Mansion and holiday decorations will be available. This year our amazing volunteer decorators have chosen a favorite Christmas book, movie or cartoon for their decorating inspiration! Private group tours of 8 or more may also be scheduled through the end of December by calling (315) 655-3200, ext 106. Event admission: Adults $6, Children 12 and under $2.
Registration: Not required
Thu 11 Dec
Christmas at Lorenzo Celebration
Thursday, December 11, 2025 07:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Lorenzo State Historic Site
Join us for a Storybook Christmas at Lorenzo! This year our amazing volunteer decorators have chosen a favorite Christmas book, movie or cartoon for their decorating inspiration. With support from the Friends of Lorenzo, this annual holiday celebration will feature refreshments, live music, and horse-drawn sleigh/wagon rides. On Saturday & Sunday the Rippleton Schoolhouse will feature holiday crafts for "kids of all ages." Event admission: Adults $6, Children 12 and under $2.
Registration: Not required
Fri 12 Dec
Guided Christmas Tours
Friday, December 12, 2025 01:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Lorenzo State Historic Site
Traditional tours of the Mansion and holiday decorations will be available. This year our amazing volunteer decorators have chosen a favorite Christmas book, movie or cartoon for their decorating inspiration! Private group tours of 8 or more may also be scheduled through the end of December by calling (315) 655-3200, ext 106. Event admission: Adults $6, Children 12 and under $2.
Registration: Not required
Fri 12 Dec
Christmas at Lorenzo Celebration
Friday, December 12, 2025 07:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Lorenzo State Historic Site
Join us for a Storybook Christmas at Lorenzo! This year our amazing volunteer decorators have chosen a favorite Christmas book, movie or cartoon for their decorating inspiration. With support from the Friends of Lorenzo, this annual holiday celebration will feature refreshments, live music, and horse-drawn sleigh/wagon rides. On Saturday & Sunday the Rippleton Schoolhouse will feature holiday crafts for "kids of all ages." Event admission: Adults $6, Children 12 and under $2.
Registration: Not required
Sat 13 Dec
Christmas at Lorenzo Celebration
Saturday, December 13, 2025 01:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Lorenzo State Historic Site
Join us for a Storybook Christmas at Lorenzo! This year our amazing volunteer decorators have chosen a favorite Christmas book, movie or cartoon for their inspiration. With support from the Friends of Lorenzo, this annual holiday celebration will feature refreshments, live music, and horse-drawn sleigh/wagon rides. On Saturday & Sunday the Rippleton Schoolhouse will feature holiday crafts for "kids of all ages." Event admission: Adults $6, Children 12 and under $2.
Registration: Not required
Sun 14 Dec
Christmas at Lorenzo Celebration
Sunday, December 14, 2025 01:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Lorenzo State Historic Site
Join us for a Storybook Christmas at Lorenzo! This year our amazing volunteer decorators have chosen a favorite Christmas book, movie or cartoon for their inspiration. With support from the Friends of Lorenzo, this annual holiday celebration will feature refreshments, live music, and horse-drawn sleigh/wagon rides. On Saturday & Sunday the Rippleton Schoolhouse will feature holiday crafts for "kids of all ages." Event admission: Adults $6, Children 12 and under $2.
Registration: Not required