I will be one of five speakers that will discuss topics related to Gilded Age homes, society, and art.
A selection of sandwiches, salads, and snacks will be available for purchase to ticket holders at lunch. Pre-purchase lunch voucher with your symposium ticket to speed through the lunch line. LECTURE SCHEDULE 8:30 – 10 AMRegistration and Coffee Station Open; Museum Shop Open 9:00 AM
Special Tour of Lyndhurst MansionOptional add-on Take a tour through the first and second floors of Lyndhurst mansion exclusively for symposium participants. Pre-purchase with your symposium ticket to receive a discounted tour price. Space is limited to 20 participants. Tour departs promptly at 9 AM. 10:15 AMIntroductionHoward Zar, Executive Director, Lyndhurst
10:30 AMLynnewood Hall; The American DreamEdward Thome
11:30 AMWhat Would Mrs. Astor Do?Cecelia Tichi
12:30 PMLunch and Book SigningPre-purchase lunch voucher with your symposium ticket to speed through the lunch line.
Optional Tour of Lyndhurst MansionTake a tour through the first and second floors of Lyndhurst mansion exclusively for symposium participants. Pre-purchase with your symposium ticket to receive a discounted tour price. Space is limited to 20 participants. Tour departs promptly at 12:30 PM.
2:00 PMLife Along the Hudson, Historic Country Estatesof the Livingston FamilyPeter Estersohn
3:00 PMThe Homes of Jay Gould and the Magnificent Mansions and Estates His Children BuiltGary Lawrance
4:00 PMMusic of the Gilded AgeChristopher Brellochs
5:00 PMChampagne Reception and Book SigningThe reception is included and free to all symposium participants
$40-55