Frederic Church’s 200th Birthday Party!
Did you know 2026 marks the 200th anniversary of the birth of Frederic Church? To celebrate, The Olana Partnership is hosting a free community day filled with the artist’s favorite things! Come celebrate at Olana State Historic Site from 1:00-5:00pm on Saturday, May 2nd and enjoy free access to Olana’s historic house, fun giveaways, art making workshops, musical performances, and special birthday treats!
The day will conclude with a presentation by Pulitzer Prize nominated author Victoria Johnson whose biography of Frederic Church, Glorious Country, hits shelves in May. This book talk will be hosted in the Frederic Church Center for Art & Landscape from 5-6pm and will highlight how the Church brought the world to America, and America to the world. Books will be for sale and a book signing with the author will follow. FREE; no registration required. Seating will be provided first-come first served and space is limited.
