Celebrate Frederic Church’s 200th Birthday!

Join The Olana Partnership during a free community day filled with the artist’s favorite things!

Saturday, May 2 | 1:00 PM –6:00 PM
Olana State Historic Site

Enjoy free access to Olana’s historic house, fun giveaways, art making workshops, musical performances, and special birthday treats!

All Day 

• Free access to Olana’s historic interiors
• Mingled Flower Garden Tours on the Hour
• Refreshments for purchase by local food vendors
• Visits with friendly farm animals

1:30pm – Mariachi Music by Trocadores de América on the East Lawn

2:30pm – Middle Eastern Music by Asiqdaa on the East Lawn

3:30pm – Ecuadorian Folk Music and Dancing by Andes Manta on the East Lawn

5:00pm– Book Talk with Frederic Church biographer, Victoria Johnson
The day will conclude with a presentation by Pulitzer Prize nominated author Victoria Johnson whose biography of Frederic Church, Glorious Country, hits shelves on May 5. This book talk will be hosted in the Frederic Church Center for Art & Landscape 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.

R.S. DeLamater, Frederic Church, c. 1855. Carte-de-viste, 4 x 2 3/8 inches. New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, Olana State Historic Site, OL. 1992.57.1-.6