Mount Gulian Historic Site

Name: Mount Gulian Historic Site
Address: 145 Sterling St, Beacon, NY, 12508, US
Telephone: (845) 831-8172
Price range: $

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Mount Gulian Historic Site

phone: 845.831.8172

email: [email protected]

http://www.mountgulian.org Hudson Valley Historic Site & Event Venue

09/04/2026

Congratulations to Chloe and Holden, who celebrated a beautiful wedding day under clear blue skies last weekend. We wish you nothing but happiness in the years ahead! 🩷

Wedding Vendor Details:
Caterer & Bartending: christinecuisine4570 & Price Right Wines & Liquors
Rentals: Durants Event Rentals
DJ: DJ Jimmy Lyles
Photographer: Shelby 📸
Restroom Trailer:

09/01/2026

Tomorrow kicks off our special White Glove Tour series! If you’ve ever wondered what’s hiding inside our archives, this is your chance to pull on a pair of white gloves and inspect history for yourself.

From touching 17th-century family bibles to examining authentic Victorian clothing and military gear up close, this tour offers a rare, hands-on connection to the past.

Dates: Sept 2, Sept 16, & Sept 30
Time: 1:00 PM

Registration is strongly suggested as group sizes are capped. Give us a call at 845-831-8172 or email [email protected] to lock in your tour date!

08/27/2026

There’s a special kind of magic in the heritage garden during late summer. The paths are framed in green and a gentle breeze carries right up from the Hudson River.

Tended with care to reflect centuries of botanical tradition, our garden is the perfect peaceful spot. Book your tour today to experience a moment of quiet reflection.

08/24/2026

Interested in touching a piece of the 1600s?

Swipe to see the intricate, hand-printed illustrations inside a massive 1687 Dutch Bible, originally owned by Jacobus Verplanck over 330 years ago! While rare artifacts like this are usually kept safely behind glass or in vault storage, we are opening our collection to you this September.

Our exclusive White Glove Tour includes a guided tour of the house and grounds, followed by the opportunity to "hold history in your hands." You'll put on the trademark white gloves and examing centuries-old collection pieces up close and out of storage, including the Verplanck family Bible, Victorian-era men and women's clothing, and historic military artifacts.

Dates: 3 Wednesdays — Sept 2, Sept 16, & Sept 30
Time: 1:00 PM
Admission: $20 Adults | $18 Seniors | $10 Children | FREE for Members & under 6

Spaces are strictly limited to keep the experience intimate. Call or email to reserve your spot!

08/15/2026

Built in the 18th century, Mount Gulian’s Dutch Barn is one of the rare remaining structures of its kind in the Hudson Valley. From storing harvests centuries ago to hosting unforgettable modern celebrations, its hand-hewn timbers have stood the test of time.

Whether you’re stepping inside for a historic tour or dancing under the bistro lights at a summer wedding, the warmth and character of this space are felt the second you walk through the doors.

Have you visited the Dutch Barn yet? Book your tour slot today!

08/13/2026

When children played in Revolutionary-era America, their toys were crafted from wood, bone, paper, and ribbon. Mount Gulian’s collection of historic toy reproductions offers a fascinating peek into childhood centuries ago!

Image credit: "Girl with Hoop" - Auguste Renoir (1885) on display at the National Gallery of Art

Graces: A popular outdoor game for young girls designed to encourage grace, posture, and coordination using wooden hoops and ribbons.

Ball and Cup: A classic test of hand-eye coordination (that is way trickier than it looks!).

Playing Cards: Colonial card games looked a bit different back then—noticeably missing numbers on the faces.

08/08/2026

During the Revolutionary War, Mount Gulian served as the headquarters for Major General Friedrich Wilhelm von Steuben, Inspector General of the Continental Army. It was right here on these grounds that crucial drill manuals were drafted and military discipline was transformed.

Don’t miss your chance to visit the grounds where history happened. Reserve your tour date by visiting the link in our bio.

08/05/2026

Thank you to every visitor, member, and history lover who stepped onto the grounds for our Great Estates Garden Tours this past weekend! We loved walking through nearly 300 years of botanical history with you all and sharing the legacy of master gardener James F. Brown.

And a special thank you to for partnering with us on such a wonderful event!

07/29/2026

Coming up this weekend! Don't miss your chance to experience the Great Estates Garden Tours at Mount Gulian on August 1 & 2.

Whether you're a history buff, a plant lover, or looking for a beautiful weekend outing, this special program offers a unique look at our horticultural past. Come walk the paths, learn about our legendary master gardener James F. Brown, and view the moving short film, “Cultivating Freedom: From Slave to Citizen.”

Tours at 11 AM & 1 PM

While walk-ins will be accepted if space allows, reservations are highly preferred to secure your tour time.

07/19/2026

If you’ve walked through the Mount Gulian dining room recently, you might have noticed a wonderful new portrait on the wall.

This piece depicts Virginia Eliza Darby and her husband, William Edward Verplanck, and was painted in 1880 (the year of their wedding) by Virginia’s father, Henry Darby.

A massive thank you to their great-grandson, Peter Verplanck, for generously donating this beautiful family heirloom back to the estate.

Come see it for yourself on your next summer tour. Make your reservation today!

Address

145 Sterling St
Beacon, NY
12508

Telephone

(845) 831-8172

Website

http://www.mountgulian.org/

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