at Waterloo in 1819, eventually arriving at Milford in 1821 to join an already continued, "I don't think many Americans can point to such a distinguished As one of the town’s first graveyards, Laurel Hill is the final resting place for nearly 200 residents who helped shape the community in the early 1800s. For more information, call 845/494-4660. It was sheltered by a wisteria-covered arbor supported by 12 stone piers. Today it is in poor condition. As they both developed promising political careers, Grey Towers became their permanent residence. The highest point in New Jersey is marked by a massive, if simply named, obelisk. [16] A parking lot was built to the northwest. After that came the Bait Box, a playhouse for the couple's son, Gifford Bryce Pinchot. From Memorial Day weekend through early November, guided tours of the And it was her influence that added the social component to Gifford's scientific approach to conservation. been a Governor now and then. How to make forestry profitable? He was particularly interested in that species since it was the dominant tree in the forests of Pike County and had been heavily harvested during the previous century. Admission is free but RSVPs are appreciated by calling 570/409-9191. home and gardens begin every hour on the hour from 10am - 4pm. Various other rooms in the wing and second floor were converted to storage or office use, and the swimming pool was filled in, in 1979, when it became a safety and maintenance problem. The house was built in a distinctly French style to pay homage to the family’s homeland. On the 303 acres (123 ha) of the combined parcels that made up the original estate, there are 48 total buildings, structures and sites, all but eight of which are considered contributing to its historic value. on conservation education programs please contact Lori McKean at the [12], After his mother died in 1960, Gifford Bryce Pinchot donated the building to the Forest Service, as the family had planned. As their lives changed, so did Cornelia transform Grey Towers into a family home, a working office for the Governor, and welcome center for dignitaries from around the world. Pinchot also established the Society of American Foresters and a Journal of Forestry in 1900, bringing improved standing for the new profession that he had virtually created, grounded in the personal networks that he started developing as a student. Cornelia was equally passionate in her politics, beginning with vigorous support for woman's suffrage. "[7], An avid gardener,[15] she turned her attention to the grounds. [21], The grounds are open daily from 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. from Memorial Day weekend through October. 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He was more than a forester, he was the father This event is free and open to the public. The Pinchot family enjoyed numerous summers at Grey Towers, entertaining guests with afternoon teas and dinner parties. is a fee except for July 4 (Independence Day) and September 22 (U.S. He and his brother Amos split the estate, with Amos taking the half on which a small forester's cabin was the main dwelling and Gifford taking the house. (Olmsted's contribution is unclear, as all had existed from the early 19th century, before the Pinchot family's ownership of the land.) the Milford community and its growing commercial importance. [7], Almost all the materials came from local sources. [17], The Pinchot Institute, which also has a role in administering the site, was dedicated by President John F. Kennedy on September 24, 1963. [22], The Pinchot Institute also hosts conferences related to conservation matters. Local handmade crafts, wood-working, and aprons. Outbuildings, known as "rooms", sprang up on the grounds. Edwards-Ficken added some of his own decorative touches to the house, such as the front door, interior paneling and wrought iron porches on the south and east facades. After Gifford graduated Yale University in 1889, he went to England where he met Sir Dietrich Brandis, who managed British forestry projects in India, and who would later be helpful to Pinchot's efforts in the U.S.. Grey Towers, located in Milford, Pennsylvania, was originally the summer estate of the James Pinchot family and later the primary home of Gifford Pinchot, America’s first forester and founder of the USDA Forest Service. This feature was called, “The Finger Bowl.”. On the 303 acres (123 ha) of the combined parcels that made up the original estate, there are 48 total buildings, structures and sites, all but eight of which are considered contributing to its historic value. or in the Letter Box. Family Fun Follow us on social media to add even more wonder to your day. There is also a gift shop. Gifford had become the first chief of the United States Forest Service in 1905, taking a lead from his father’s environmental views. Grey Towers National Historic Site, also known as Gifford Pinchot House or The Pinchot Institute, is located just off US 6 west of Milford, Pennsylvania, in Dingman Township.It is the ancestral home of Gifford Pinchot, first director of the United States Forest Service (USFS) and twice elected governor of …