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Van Trip: Olana – Frederic Edwin Church’s Estate with Bob Burns

Visit Frederic Edwin Church’s home that sits on 250 acres of land in beautiful Hudson, NY. Join Mattatuck Director, Bob Burns as he returns to Olana, where he spent 10 years as Vice President of Development. Enjoy a private tour of the house led by a museum educator. After lunch (included) all participants will have the opportunity to explore the grounds independently. Depart at 8:30 AM, Return by 5:00 PM. Register here $85 Meet there $95 Roundtrip Sponsored by George…

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May 24, 2024 @ 8:30 am - 5:00 pm

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Visit Frederic Edwin Church’s home that sits on 250 acres of land in beautiful Hudson, NY. Join Mattatuck Director, Bob Burns as he returns to Olana, where he spent 10 years as Vice President of Development. Enjoy a private tour of the house led by a museum educator. After lunch (included) all participants will have the opportunity to explore the grounds independently.
Depart at 8:30 AM, Return by 5:00 PM.
Register here
$85 Meet there
$95 Roundtrip
Sponsored by George A. & Grace L. Long Foundation

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