Events in 2022
November 3 through December 30
"Fertile Ground: The Hudson Valley Animal Paintings of Caroline Clowes." An exhibit organized by the Dutchess County Historical Society exploring LaGrange artist Caroline Morgan Clowes’ extraordinary path to national artistic acclaim.
Exhibit open to the public: November 4 - December 30, Wednesday - Sunday, 1pm - 5pm. Free, no reservations required.
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Sunday, December 11: Holiday Hunt in the Mansion, a Family Fun Event!
It's a Holiday Hunt for sugar plums and more hidden in the holiday festooned rooms of Locust Grove's historic mansion! Bring your kids and family to this very special scavenger hunt themed on everyone's favorite holiday story "A Visit from St. Nicholas". Marvel at the 20 decorated trees on display. The scavenger hunt tour lasts about 45 minutes and includes rooms on three different floors of the mansion. Holiday Hunt is most suitable for kids ages 4 and older and their caregivers. Tickets required for everyone ages 4 and up!
$10/person, timed entrance tickets between 12:00 and 4 PM, click here to purchase tickets on-line.
Thank you to our sponsors, RBT CPAs and Central Hudson
Sunday December 11: Lecture in conjunction with the exhibit "Fertile Ground"
“Drawn to Nature: The Sketches and Studies of Caroline Clowes.” Caroline Culp; Adjunct Assistant Professor of Art History at Vassar College. 2pm. Free, reservations required.
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Sunday, December 18: Holiday Hunt in the Mansion, a Family Fun Event!
It's a Holiday Hunt for sugar plums and more hidden in the holiday festooned rooms of Locust Grove's historic mansion! Bring your kids and family to this very special scavenger hunt themed on everyone's favorite holiday story "A Visit from St. Nicholas". Marvel at the 20 decorated trees on display. The scavenger hunt tour lasts about 45 minutes and includes rooms on three different floors of the mansion. Holiday Hunt is most suitable for kids ages 4 and older and their caregivers. Tickets required for everyone ages 4 and up!
$10/person, timed entrance tickets between 12:00 and 4 PM, click here to purchase tickets on-line.
Thank you to our sponsors, RBT CPAs and Central Hudson
Sunday December 18: Lecture in conjunction with the exhibit "Fertile Ground"
“Caroline Clowes: How Poughkeepsie, the City of Schools, Nurtured an Artist.” Bill Jeffway, Executive Director of the Dutchess County Historical Society and Melodye Moore, Trustee and Collections Chair of the Dutchess County Historical Society. 2pm. Free, reservations required. Click here to reserve tickets.
December 26-31: Holiday Mansion tours
Tour the historic mansion, updated with festive holiday decorations! Enjoy trees festooned with antique ornaments in the Drawing Room and Dining Room, along with special exhibits. Tours last about an hour, $15/person. First tour at 10:15, last tour at 3:15 each day.
December 27, 28, 29: Animals in Art! A Family Fun event.
View the art of Caroline Clowes in "Fertile Ground: The Hudson Valley Animal Paintings of Caroline Clowes” an exhibit organized by the Dutchess County Historical Society, then paint an animal portrait to take home! Ages 5 and up welcome!
December 27, 28, 29 11:00 AM or 1:30 PM $15/Person Click here to purchase tickets!