Meet at the Main Parking Lot Bulletin Board. There is a parking fee. For ages 6 and up, but particularly for adults. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Please dress for the weather and wear appropriate closed toe footwear. Bring water. Sunscreen and insect repellent are recommended.
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From Country Estate to State Park: Bradley Palmer’s Gift
Sunday, September 24, 2023
Date & Time
Sunday, September 24, 2023
Recurring Event
Time Slot(s):
10:30 am to 12:00 pm
Description
Experience wealthy corporate attorney Bradley Webster Palmer’s extravagant early 1900s Willow Dale Estate, which he donated to the Commonwealth in 1944. The Park Interpreter will take you on an outdoor tour around the core area of the former 721-acre estate. You will stroll by his mansion, the ghost of a formal garden, the stable, the gardener’s cottage, and other surviving buildings.
Special Instructions
Weather Restrictions
Weather forecasts will be watched closely. Sustained high winds, rain and/or thunder and lightning will cancel the program. The cancellation will be posted on the Main Parking Lot Bulletin Board.
Host
Bradley Palmer State Park, Department of Conservation and Recreation
Accessibility
Dog Friendly
Parking Available
Restrooms Available
Event Category
- Architecture
- Historic House
- History
- Walking Tour
