Skene Manor

Skene Manor Skene Manor is located at 8 Potters Terrace in Whitehall, NY, and is open from mid-April to December. The manor offers a tea room, gift shop, and tours.

Whitehall Skene Manor Preservation Inc. is a Not-for-Profit organization. Skene Manor, originally called Mountain Terrace, was built c. 1874 by Judge Joseph Potter. The building, located on Skene Mountain, was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1974. Whitehall Skene Manor Preservation, Inc., is dedicated to historically restoring Skene Manor to its former beauty. Restoration is

ongoing and made possible through donations and the efforts of volunteers. Skene Manor is open from mid-April to December, Friday through Sunday, 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM. During these hours, lunch is served in the Tea Room, free tours are given, and the Gift Shop is open. Group tours and special events may be arranged by contacting Skene Manor (this includes events scheduled during or outside the normal hours of operation). For more information, visit our website (www.skenemanor.org).

Go to the Washington County Fair and get your museum passport so you can plan a visit to Skene Manor and have you passpo...
08/29/2026

Go to the Washington County Fair and get your museum passport so you can plan a visit to Skene Manor and have you passport stamped!

The Washington County Fair wraps up this weekend, so time's running short on the easiest way to grab your Museum Passport this summer!

Inside is your invitation to explore:
- The Old Fort House Museum, the oldest wooden structure in the county, where George Washington once dined and Solomon Northup once lived.
- William Miller Home and Farm, where tours trace the roots of a religious movement that started right here in Washington County.
- Skene Manor, a Victorian Gothic mansion offering guided tours, expansive views of Whitehall and an authentic tea room experience.
- And more!

Collect nine stamps at your own pace over the next year and claim your prize from Washington County. Stop by the Fair to pick up your passport and collect your first stamp at the Farm Museum before the gates close on August 30!

Stop by the Washington County for your museum passport come to Skene Manor for a visit and your passport stamp!
08/29/2026

Stop by the Washington County for your museum passport come to Skene Manor for a visit and your passport stamp!

The Washington County Fair wraps up this weekend, so time's running short on the easiest way to grab your Museum Passport this summer!

Inside is your invitation to explore:
- The Old Fort House Museum, the oldest wooden structure in the county, where George Washington once dined and Solomon Northup once lived.
- William Miller Home and Farm, where tours trace the roots of a religious movement that started right here in Washington County.
- Skene Manor, a Victorian Gothic mansion offering guided tours, expansive views of Whitehall and an authentic tea room experience.
- And more!

Collect nine stamps at your own pace over the next year and claim your prize from Washington County. Stop by the Fair to pick up your passport and collect your first stamp at the Farm Museum before the gates close on August 30!

08/22/2026

Enjoy a beautiful summer day visiting Skene Manor!
Open 12-4pm Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Have lunch in the Tea Room, go on a free tour or do a little shopping in the Gift Shop.

There are 8 spots left for this event.
08/21/2026

There are 8 spots left for this event.

08/11/2026
Thank you to everyone who attended the Mommy and Me Tea Time fundraiser yesterday. We hope you all had a lovely time! 🌸
08/10/2026

Thank you to everyone who attended the Mommy and Me Tea Time fundraiser yesterday. We hope you all had a lovely time! 🌸

Mommy and me tea!
08/09/2026

Mommy and me tea!

08/07/2026

A reminder: Sunday August 9, the Manor is closed.

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The Mommy & Me Tea Time fundraiser has sold out. Thank you for your support!
08/06/2026

The Mommy & Me Tea Time fundraiser has sold out. Thank you for your support!

Address

8 Potter Ter
Whitehall, NY
12887

Opening Hours

Friday 12pm - 4pm
Saturday 12pm - 4pm
Sunday 12pm - 4am

Telephone

+15184991906

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