Hyde Hall

Hyde Hall Step into the past as you tour this historic mansion.

Built between 1817 & 1834 for the Clarke family, Hyde Hall welcomes guests for daily tours, special events, and concerts in a rare, authentic setting. HOURS:

Daily Tours: May 28 through October 31, 2019: Open every day with tours hourly beginning at 10 am (last tour at 3 pm).

Due to state training, there will be no 10 AM tour this Saturday, August 29. Tours will resume at 11 AM.Thank you for yo...
08/28/2026

Due to state training, there will be no 10 AM tour this Saturday, August 29. Tours will resume at 11 AM.

Thank you for your understanding!

Join us September 5th for a fascinating Hyde Hall Talks lecture: “Songs and Sounds of the Anti-Rent Movement in Upstate ...
08/24/2026

Join us September 5th for a fascinating Hyde Hall Talks lecture: “Songs and Sounds of the Anti-Rent Movement in Upstate New York” with Nancy Newman.

Explore how tenant farmers in the 1840s used poetry, song, and familiar tunes to rally support in their fight against powerful land monopolies. Newman brings these long-overlooked voices to life through history, music, and reconstructed scores.

A Weekend of Drama & Delight! It’s a busy weekend at the House! Join us for two performances of the one-act play Darius ...
08/20/2026

A Weekend of Drama & Delight!

It’s a busy weekend at the House! Join us for two performances of the one-act play Darius and a special screening of My Man Godfrey (1936) in our beautiful Drawing Room.

Darius
By celebrated French author Jean-Benoit Patricot, Darius is a humorous, heartwarming, and provocative story exploring the visceral power of scent—and its ability to awaken memories and transport us through time and place. A moving and thought-provoking piece that is sure to linger long after the final words.

My Man Godfrey
Then, step into our Drawing Room for a screening of this beloved 1936 classic. There’s something wonderfully fitting about watching My Man Godfrey in a room so reminiscent of the elegant interiors featured in the film. Come experience a little Hollywood glamour in a setting that feels like it could have stepped right out of the movie!

✨ Live theater. Classic film. Historic surroundings. One memorable weekend at the House.

Don’t miss this special Hyde Hall Talks lecture tomorrow evening!Who was Ellen Emmet Rand? One of America’s most accompl...
08/14/2026

Don’t miss this special Hyde Hall Talks lecture tomorrow evening!

Who was Ellen Emmet Rand? One of America’s most accomplished portrait painters—and a close friend of the Clarke family at Hyde Hall.

Join acclaimed author and art historian Alexis Boylan, author of Ellen Emmet Rand: Gender, Art, and Business and founding director of the Ellen Emmet Rand Gallery at the University of Connecticut, on Saturday, August 15 at 5 PM in the Drawing Room.

Discover Rand’s remarkable career, including her portraits of Franklin D. Roosevelt and her work for Vogue and Harper’s Bazaar.

After the lecture, Boylan will lead an exclusive tour of Hyde Hall’s Ellen Emmet Rand collection.

Come discover the remarkable woman behind the portraits—and her lasting connection to Hyde Hall. Reserve your seat today!

🎬 Hyde Hall Film Series: My Man Godfrey (1936)SCREENING IN HYDE HALL'S HISTORIC DRAWING ROOM!Join us August 22 at 7:00 P...
08/13/2026

🎬 Hyde Hall Film Series: My Man Godfrey (1936)
SCREENING IN HYDE HALL'S HISTORIC DRAWING ROOM!

Join us August 22 at 7:00 PM for the classic screwball comedy My Man Godfrey! A scatterbrained socialite hires a vagrant as a family butler—but there’s more to Godfrey than meets the eye.

The film dazzled audiences and earned six Oscar nominations, making history with acting nods in all four categories!

This screening will be held in Hyde Hall’s Drawing Room, where you can enjoy the scenery of a luxurious historic mansion much like the lavish setting of the film itself.

🍿 August 22 | 7:00 PM | Drawing Room

Join us for a reading of Darius, a humorous, heartwarming, and sometimes provocative one-act play by celebrated French a...
08/12/2026

Join us for a reading of Darius, a humorous, heartwarming, and sometimes provocative one-act play by celebrated French author Jean-Benoit Patricot.

Through the extraordinary power of scent, Darius explores memory, love, and the places our senses can take us. Come experience this moving and thought-provoking story with us.

“When nothing else subsists from the past…the smell and taste of things remain…” — Marcel Proust

We hope to see you there! TICKETS @ HYDEHALL.ORG

Who was Ellen Emmet Rand? One of America's most accomplished portrait painters!- Painted more than 500 portraits- Create...
08/07/2026

Who was Ellen Emmet Rand? One of America's most accomplished portrait painters!

- Painted more than 500 portraits
- Created the official White House portrait of Franklin D. Roosevelt
- First woman to have a solo exhibition at Boston's Copley Hall

Join us Saturday, August 15, at 5 PM for a Hyde Hall Talks lecture with acclaimed author and art historian Alexis Boylan, followed by an exclusive tour of Hyde Hall's Ellen Emmet Rand collection. Discover the remarkable woman who broke barriers, built a thriving career in the arts, and helped redefine what was possible for women artists in the early 20th century.

Reserve your seat today! HydeHall.org

07/28/2026

Check out this video from the Franklin Car Show at Hyde Hall on July 16, 2026! So many beautiful restorations and classic cars on display. A great day celebrating automotive craftsmanship and history. 🚗✨

Join us for a Hyde Hall Talk with Alexis Boylan of the University of Connecticut, author of Ellen Emmet Rand: Gender, Ar...
07/25/2026

Join us for a Hyde Hall Talk with Alexis Boylan of the University of Connecticut, author of Ellen Emmet Rand: Gender, Art & Business.

Discover the remarkable life and work of Ellen Emmet Rand, a prolific American painter, illustrator, and friend of the Clarke Family. Boylan will explore Rand’s artistic legacy, her portraits of influential figures—including President Franklin D. Roosevelt—and her place in early 20th-century American art.

Following the lecture, enjoy a special tour of Hyde Hall’s collection of Rand’s works.

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267 Glimmerglass State Park Road
Cooperstown, NY
13326

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Monday 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm

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