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11 Beautiful Historic Hudson Valley Mansions You Must Visit

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From ancestral homes dating back to pre-Revolutionary War times to opulent mansions that celebrated the prosperity of business magnates during the Industrial Revolution, Upstate New York’s Hudson Valley is full of impressive historic homes.

Filled with impressive art, framing the beautiful valley scenery, preserving America’s rich history, and showcasing elegant architecture, the valley’s historic mansions are sure to excite everyone in your travel party. Be sure to add these ten beautiful mansions in Upstate New York to your Hudson Valley itinerary !

Note: Some of my experiences were hosted. All opinions are my own.

11 Beautiful Historic Hudson Valley Mansions You Need To Visit

1. lyndhurst.

Lyndhurst Mansion in the Hudson Valley, New York.

Just 25 miles north of the Big Apple , the Lyndhurst Mansion sits on 67 acres overlooking the Hudson River. This Tarrytown mansion is an imposing limestone building of sharp angles, narrow hallways, and limited natural light, making it one of the most notable examples of Gothic architecture in the United States. But the average American may recognize it as the spooky setting for movies like House of Dark Shadows and series like 7 Deadly Sins and The Blacklist .

Explore the history, art, and architecture of the former country home of “robber baron” Jay Gould on an hour-long classic tour of Lyndhurst. For some of the best views in Tarrytown, take the Backstairs Tour, which allows guests to climb to the fifth-floor observation tower, where you can look out over the River and see all the way to Manhattan on a clear day.

Pro Tip: Enjoy a beautiful mansion firsthand at the Tarrytown House Estate . Perched on a hill above Lyndhurst, the white porticoed King Mansion is now home to Goosefeather, an upscale Cantonese restaurant, and offers elegant accommodations. You can dig into crispy shrimp bao and sip a signature cocktail in the mansion’s dining room before retiring to one of the beautiful rooms with a view for a unique experience not available at other Upstate New York mansions.

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Kykuit, the Rockefeller estate in the Hudson Valley.

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Built on the highest point in Pocantico Hills, Kykuit is an impressive four-story ivy-covered brick mansion surrounded by 87 acres of beautifully terraced grounds overlooking the Hudson River. Four generations of Rockefellers enjoyed this Tarrytown mansion as a summer getaway and winter weekend retreat. This uniquely named mansion is derived from the Dutch word for “lookout,” and it’s easy to understand the inspiration when you gaze out at the wide Hudson River lined with evergreen firs and colorful maples and elms.

While some Hudson Valle y historic sites allow visitors to explore the grounds independently, Kykuit can only be seen via a guided tour. Tour options range in length. Allow at least 2 hours to explore Kykuit, and if you’re interested in viewing the manicured grounds, be sure to select a tour that provides that option.

3. Locust Grove

Poughkeepsie.

Overlooking the Hudson River from a bluff in Poughkeepsie, Locust Grove is an Italianate mansion set on 200 acres; it was once the summer home of Samuel Morse. While you may know him as the man who revolutionized the way the world communicated with the invention of the telegraph and Morse Code, you may not know that Morse was originally a painter.

As his Upstate New York estate was being designed, Morse reminisced about the years he spent enjoying the Italian countryside, sketching his vision for the floor plan and exterior features on scraps of paper given to architect Alexander Jackson Davis.

See the mansion from the gardens and grounds or tour the inside of Locust Grove via a guided tour. Note that this Upstate New York mansion is not ADA-accessible. Visitors should be prepared to walk up several steps to the front door and a flight of stairs to the second floor when visiting.

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4. Springwood

Springwood in Hyde Park, New York. Birthplace and home of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt.

America’s 32nd president was born in and spent most of his life in the sprawling three-story Italian-style mansion known as Springwood , dubbed “the Summer White House” for the 12 years Franklin D. Roosevelt was in office. The president is now buried in the adjacent rose garden, and his presidential library (the nation’s first) is also on-site.

A ranger-led tour of FDR’s home lasts about an hour and includes a look at original furnishings, artwork, books, photographs, and other Roosevelt family belongings.

Pro Tip: While not as grand and imposing as Springwood, you might also enjoy Val-Kill Cottage , the nearby retreat that Eleanor Roosevelt called home, and Top Cottage in Poughkeepsie, the wooded retreat where the Roosevelts welcomed heads of state and other distinguished guests.

5. Vanderbilt Mansion

Vanderbilt Mansion in Hyde Park, New York, within the Hudson Valley.

Just a few miles up the river from Springwood, the Vanderbilts built a jaw-dropping 54-room, 44,000-square-foot beaux arts country house known as Hyde Park . The interior includes all of the finest finishing touches, from rich wood paneling to European marble.

The Hyde Park estate included greenhouses and a working farm that ensured the Vanderbilts had in-season produce, dairy and meat products, and fresh flowers when they spent time here. On the surrounding 200 scenic acres overlooking the Hudson River, the family enjoyed golf, lawn tennis, and carriage rides.

Since 1940, the National Park Service has managed the property, offering daily public tours.

Pro Tip: Be sure to read Anderson Cooper’s book Vanderbilt: The Rise and Fall of an American Dynasty to learn about the fascinating (and often scandalous) events that took place inside this beautiful Upstate New York mansion.

6. Mills Mansion

With its two-story front portico supported by eight massive Ionic columns, the Mills Mansion looks like a Greek temple, courthouse, or bank. It was originally a 25-room Greek revival mansion built in the 1830s. Ogden Mills and his wife, Ruth, expanded it into a French chateau-inspired, 65-room beaux arts mansion as the 20th century approached.

When you tour the impressive Gilded Age Mills Mansion, note that it includes all of its original furniture, including the long table and carved chairs in the dining room and all of the pieces in Ruth’s frilly, rose-colored bedroom. As you explore the colossal home sitting on more than 100 acres in this hamlet of Hyde Park, keep in mind that the couple owned four other homes and typically stayed in Staatsburg only from mid-September until Christmastime.

Pro Tip: If you plan on visiting several attractions operated by New York’s state park system, you may want to purchase an Empire Pass . Most sites charge an $8 to $10 admission fee, but for $80, you can purchase an annual pass that gives you access to all of the properties managed as state parks, including historic sites, forests, beaches, trails, and more.

7. Wilderstein

Wilderstein, a mansion in Rhinebeck, New York, within the Hudson Valley.

Wilderstein , a three-story Queen Anne mansion at the center of 40 wooded acres overlooking the Hudson River in Rhinebeck , was Daisy Suckley’s family home for 140 years. And while the rose-tinted Victorian mansion with hunter-green accents and its distinctive circular tower is certainly an impressive sight, so are the gorgeous grounds, where Calvert Vaux (one-half of the dynamic duo who designed New York City’s Central Park ) created an impressive network of carriage drives and walking trails rimmed with native flora and accented by wooden gazebos.

Explore the grounds and exterior of Wilderstein between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. year-round at no charge. Or dive deeper into the property’s history with a guided tour.

Fun Fact: A confidant to President Franklin D. Roosevelt, Suckley also bred Scottish terriers, including the World War II leader’s beloved Fala .

8. Clermont

The Clermont mansion in Germantown, New York.

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Seven generations of the prominent Livingston family lived on the banks of the Hudson River in a home dating to pre-Revolutionary War times. The most notable member of the family was Robert R. Livingston . A member of the committee that drafted the Declaration of Independence, Livingston was the first chancellor of New York. And as the Empire State’s highest judge, he administered the oath of office to George Washington when he was sworn in as the nation’s first president in New York City in April of 1789.

Now part of New York’s state park system, the Clermont State Historic Site protects one of the oldest riverfront estates in the mid-valley region. Step inside the white house, with dormer windows and moons carved into its shutters, on a guided tour. Or explore the surrounding 500 acres, where you’ll be treated to amazing views of the Hudson River and the Catskill Mountains .

Olana in Hudson, New York. Frederic Church's home.

Just across the Rip Van Winkle Bridge from his mentor’s home and studio, Hudson River School artist Frederic Church built his home, Olana , on a hill overlooking the Hudson River Valley. Working closely with architect Calvert Vaux, who once again left his mark on Upstate New York, Church created an impressive stone-and-brick home adorned with elaborate stencils blending Victorian and Persian architecture.

While many historic mansions in the valley were built as summer or vacation homes, Church and his wife, Isabel, raised their four children at Olana. As one should expect from an artist whose career was largely built around the beauty of the Hudson Valley , the home was designed to accentuate panoramic views of the Hudson River and Catskill Mountains.

The grounds of Olana are a public park, so the exterior of the home, views of the valley, and carriage roads are free to visit from 8 a.m. to sunset. A variety of tours of the grounds and historic home are available, including an electric carriage tour of the 250-acre grounds.

10. Schuyler Mansion

Enjoying renewed fame thanks to Lin-Manuel Miranda’s wildly successful Broadway musical, Hamilton , the childhood home of Eliza Schuyler, Alexander Hamilton’s wife, is the northernmost mansion I recommend visiting. Relatively modest — at least compared to a Gilded Age Vanderbilt or Rockefeller home — this two-story red-brick Georgian mansion is where Hamilton and Eliza wed in 1780.

Once part of an 80-acre farm overlooking the Hudson River, today the Schuyler Mansion State Historic Site occupies just the northeastern corner of the block at Catherine and Clinton Streets. Take a guided tour to explore the beautifully maintained mansion and learn more about the Schuyler sisters — Eliza, Angelica, and Peggy.

11. Boscobel House and Gardens

The original Boscobel was built by wealthy Loyalist States Morris Dyckman in Crugers, NY in 1804. However, after being threatened by demolition due to neglect in the early decades of this century, this Federal-style mansion was dismantled, stored, and finally reassembled as a historic preservation 15 miles north of its original location.

With a majestic view toward West Point, the new location is maybe the best of any house on the Hudson. The well-appointed grounds include a lush rose garden with scores of different varieties. Apart from the Neoclassical mansion, which has a comprehensive collection of antiques and arts from the Federal period, this 68-acre historic site is also home to a woodland trail.

Exploring the house with a guide, and then enjoying a picnic in the gardens overlooking the Hudson River, makes for a great way to spend a day. Boscobel hosts various events and performances, including the prestigious Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival , which takes place on the front lawn of the estate each summer.

Pro Tip: Boscobel is open Fridays to Mondays from May through December.

What Is the Area Along Hudson Known For Besides Mansions?

It is the oldest continuous settlement in the nation and a national historic preservation site that has inspired painters, poets, essayists, and novelists for centuries. It is also home to the Forever Wild Catskill Park, the largest publicly protected area in the United States.

How Much Time Do I Need For a Tour of the Hudson Mansions?

A tour of the mansions can be made in a single day, but a weekend would be even better. You could plan a half dozen visits, with some pleasant dining and an overnight stay in one of the many accommodations in the area.

What Is the Best Time to Visit Hudson Mansions?

The best time to visit is in early October when the valley is most resplendent with its fall foliage. It is a glorious season and a splendid time to visit these historic sites along the Hudson.

What Are the Most Interesting Mansions Along the Hudson?

The most interesting mansions are those on the eastern shore, along a winding Route 9. The 18th‐century Sleepy Hollow Restorations in Westchester and three 19th‐century estates in the Hyde Park area are especially worth seeing.

Which Mansion in the Hudson Region Is Best for Walks and Picnics?

It depends on individual preferences, but from Vanderbilt estate one of the lanes leads to the river and access to walks and picnic areas along a waterway which is considered as one of the most beautiful and dramatic in the world.

Is it Free to Visit Hudson Valley Mansions?

The accessibility and admission fees for Hudson Valley mansions vary depending on the specific mansion you plan to visit. Some are privately owned and charge an admission fee, while others are open to the public for free or have specific areas that are free to access. We recommend that you check the individual websites or contact the mansions directly to get up-to-date information on admission fees and access policies.

Bitten by the travel bug as a preschooler when her family moved abroad for the first time, Sage Scott is addicted to travel. From her nomadic upbringing in a military family to her personal and professional travels as an adult, Sage has visited all 50 states, lived abroad twice, and explored nearly 30 other countries.

Now settled in America’s Heartland, Sage writes with a midlife traveler’s perspective from Kansas City — the Midwestern cowtown affectionately called the Paris of the Plains and the undisputed Barbecue Capital of the World — and is always in search of new experiences whether in her hometown or halfway around the world.

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10 new york city mansions that are worth a visit.

May 25, 2021

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Hidden among the skyscrapers and iconic hotels near Grand Central station , are the homes of the city’s elite, both from the past and the present. Mansions that are filled to the brim with opulence that will make your jaw drop. From never ending winding staircases, an abundant use of mahogany, rich woods, and marble, to secret rooms and massive wine cellars, New York City mansions take homes to the next level and beyond

NYC Mansion Time Travel

New York City is filled with so much history and with the ability to visit these mansions you embark on a certain type of time travel, constantly moving back and forth between the past and the present. To think that at any moment within the city’s confines you are standing where history was and continues to be made, it can cause one to pause and wonder… what if?

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A majestic paradise with sweeping river views

See the hudson valley’s top cultural attraction kykuit was home to four generations of the rockefeller family, beginning with the philanthropist john d. rockefeller, founder of standard oil. his business acumen made him, in his day, the richest man in america. now a historic site of the national trust for historic preservation, this extraordinary landmark has been continuously and meticulously maintained for more than 100 years..

Kykuit, a historic site of the National Trust, is operated & maintained by the Rockefeller Brothers Fund as a center for its philanthropic programs. Historic Hudson Valley operates the visitation program.

May 3 – November 10

Friday-Sunday: May 3 – Sep 30: Nov 8 – Nov 10 Wednesday-Monday: Oct 2 – Nov 3 Plus Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day/Indigenous People’s Day

All Kykuit tours originate from the Visitor Center at Philipsburg Manor and include a shuttle bus ride to the estate. Do not type “Kykuit” into your GPS, as it will not bring you to the right location.

Selected Highlights Tour — 90 minutes

Adult: $25 Senior: $23 Young Adult (18-25): $20 Youth (10-17): $20 Westchester Resident: $20 National Trust: $12.50 Wheelchair Accessible: $23

Classic Tour — 2 hours

Adult: $55 Senior: $53 Young Adult (18-25): $44 Youth (10-17): $20 National Trust: $27.50 Wheelchair Accessible: $53

Grand Tour — 3 hours

Adult/Senior: $75 Young Adult (18-25): $60 Youth (10-17): $20 National Trust: $37.50

All children must be at least ten years old to participate in tours and must be accompanied by an adult.

Historic Hudson Valley Members receive a 15% discount on ticket prices. To receive National Trust or Westchester County resident pricing, you must purchase a full price ticket and show ID at check in to receive the discount at that time.

HISTORIC HUDSON VALLEY MEMBERS

Historic Hudson Valley members automatically receive 15% off the current ticket price. You must be logged in with your member account when you purchase tickets to get the discount.

Discount is valid for named members once per membership.

NATIONAL TRUST FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION MEMBERS

National Trust members who purchase tour tickets online receive a 50% refund of the adult ticket price by presenting proof of membership at the Kykuit Visitor Center.

WESTCHESTER COUNTY RESIDENTS

A Westchester County resident who purchases a Selected Highlights ticket online can receive the Resident price by presenting proof of residency at the Kykuit Visitor Center. Only one Resident ticket per person. Proof of residency is required for each individual who wishes to purchase or receive a Resident ticket.

GPS address for Visitor Center: 381 N Broadway, Sleepy Hollow, NY

GPS address for overflow lot: 100 Continental St., Sleepy Hollow, NY

Kykuit Tours

Selected Highlights Tour

This walking tour includes the main floor of the house, Inner Garden, and West Terrace. The perfect choice for those with busy schedules.

The tour is 1 1/2 hours, including the shuttle bus ride. This tour is wheelchair accessible with advanced reservations, see details . --> Tickets: $25

Classic Tour

Great for first-time visitors. Your walking tour will include the main floor of the house, art galleries, Inner Garden, and golf room.

The tour is approximately 2 hours, including the shuttle bus ride. This tour is wheelchair accessible with advanced reservations, see details . -->

Tickets: $55

This walking tour includes everything in the Classic Tour, plus extra time in the gardens and art galleries, as well as a visit to the second floor of the home.

The tour is 3 hours, including the shuttle bus ride. This tour is not wheelchair accessible due to the nature of the terrain. -->

Tickets: $75

Is photography allowed?

Photography and video recording for personal use, with the exception of drones, are permitted on the grounds. Photo shoots of any kind are not permitted. No photography of any kind is permitted inside the house. Audio recording of the tours is also not permitted.

Are children permitted on Kykuit tours?

Are the tours wheelchair accessible.

The Classic Tour and the Selected Highlights Tour are wheelchair accessible. Please purchase your tickets 48 hours in advance and select the “Wheelchair Accessible” ticket so that we can arrange accommodations for your visit. A customer service representative will contact you at the email address you provide at checkout with detailed information. Visitors must provide their own wheelchairs.

The Grand Tour is not wheelchair accessible due to the nature of the terrain.

The Classic Tour is wheelchair accessible.
Visitors are assisted to special entrances and exits and an elevator is used in the house.
Some portions of the tour may not be viewable, but the accompanying guide will briefly discuss the bypassed areas.
The entire tour consists of walking and standing with only a few places to sit down, if absolutely necessary.
This tour is partially wheelchair accessible.
A small portion of the tour is inaccessible, but the accompanying guide will briefly discuss the bypassed areas.

Additional Visitor Center and Site Access Information

Wheelchair accessible parking and accessible restrooms are available at the Kykuit/Philipsburg Manor Visitor Center.
There are several short steps to the front door of the Kykuit mansion. Within the house, there is a stairway (with banisters) from the first floor to the Galleries below.
In the immediate garden area, there are steps down from the west walk to the Rose Garden and steps up from the Rose Garden to the shuttle bus area.
There are emergency public restrooms at Kykuit.

Are there nearby dining and hotel options?

Snacks are available to purchase before or after your tour and picnic tables are available at the Kykuit Visitor Center at Philipsburg Manor. There are also many fine dining options in the area .

Please note that food and drinks, with the exception of bottled water, are not permitted in the house and must be stored in the free lockers provided at the Kykuit Visitor Center at Philipsburg Manor.

There are also a wide range of hotels to choose from in the area . DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Tarrytown , Castle Hotel & Spa , and Tarrytown Estate on the Hudson .-->

Where can I park?

Free, safe, and secure parking is offered at the Visitor Center and its overflow parking lot. All tours leave from the visitor center and travel by shuttle bus to the estate. Please note that there is no access to Kykuit except through tours leaving from the Visitor Center at Philipsburg Manor. You cannot drive directly to Kykuit. Please arrive at least 30 minutes before your tour to check in at the Ticket Desk in the Visitor Center.

What is the best way to see the grounds?

The Grand Tour explores the estate’s outstanding landscape and sculpture.

Please note that visitors must remain with their tour groups at all times.

What can I do do with my bag, backpack, or stroller while on the tour?

Large bags, backpacks, and strollers must be stored in the free lockers provided at the Kykuit Visitor Center at Philipsburg Manor

Are service dogs permitted at Kykuit?

Yes, service dogs are welcome. Pets are not permitted.

What is your weather policy?

Kykuit tours are held rain or shine. Please see our weather policy.

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To best accommodate non-family groups, including special needs groups, please call in advance to make a reservation at 914-303-6844.

Members can visit the grounds for free, please have your membership card ready!

Our office hours are 9 am to 4 pm Monday through Friday. Please email us at [email protected] for any questions or concerns. For ticketing questions and issues, please call our Box Office Thursday through Monday, 9:30 am to 4:30 pm at 914-303-6838.

Lyndhurst is a smoke/vape-free property.

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Events & Tours

Various Dates, April - September, 2024

Classic Mansion Tour 2024

This one-hour tour covers two floors and treats visitors to a rare glimpse of the lavish decorative arts and architecture.

Sat & Sun, April 20th & April 21st, 2024

Lyndhurst in Bloom 2024

Experience Lyndhurst in Bloom, a weekend of sumptuous flower installations and all things spring!

Various Dates, May - Oct., 2024

Inside-Outside Tour: Mansion to Bowling Alley 2024

Want to see Lyndhurst inside and out? Then this tour is for you!

Saturday, May 11th, 2024

Mother's Day Plant Sale & Demo

Buy a plant, bouquet, or treat yourself to a floral demo!

Every day, April 1st - September 25, 2024

Daily Grounds Pass 2024

Purchase your Daily Grounds Pass to just visit Lyndhurst's grounds.

Fri, Sat, & Sun, May 3rd - May 5th, 2024

Spring Craft Show

Crafts at Lyndhurst showcases over 200 modern American makers, artists, designers and craftspeople.

Saturday & Sunday, June 8th & 9th, 2024

Rose Weekend 2024

Visit the blooming Rose Garden and experience garden centric events on the lavish grounds!

Thursday, June 6th, 2024

Lyndhurst Spring Party 2024

Celebrating A New Exhibition: Influencers: 1920s Fashion and The New Woman.

Saturday & Sunday, June 8th & 9th, 2024

Rose Afternoon Tea & Tour 2024

Step into the charmingly appointed parlor and experience an afternoon Rose Cream Tea!

Various Dates, June - October 2024

Upstairs-Downstairs Tour: From Top To Bottom

This is a great option for anyone who wants to hear the full story of Lyndhurst in one tour!

Everyday, April 1st - December 31st

Member Registration-Grounds Pass 2024

Lyndhurst Members and NTHP Members can reserve their Daily Grounds Pass for free.

Explore the Grounds

Discover Lyndhurst's campus, gardens, and buildings through our interactive map.

Mansion closed today; Park open 10am–5pm

Hours & Admission

Photograph of the exterior front of Morris-Jumel Mansion on a sunny day

Children under the age of 12 visit for free

Thursdays, 1PM – 4PM

Fridays–Sundays, 11AM-4PM Limited-capacity interior tours of the Mansion offered as self-guided experiences (last entry is 4pm).

$16 Friday – Sunday at 11am; Reservations required Learn more about the Mansion’s architecture and grounds on a guided tour outside before stepping inside the Mansion for your self-guided tour. Trained guides will provide an overview to the site f ocusing on the home and inhabitants’ history and legacy .

Note that our tour options are subject to change. Please check Eventbrite for current availability and to reserve your tickets.

Getting Here

The Morris-Jumel Mansion is located in Upper Manhattan at 65 Jumel Terrace, a short block which extends from West 160th & West 162nd Streets. It is one block east of St. Nicholas Avenue and one block west of Edgecombe Avenue. Please note that West 161st Street does not extend this far east, but Sylvan Terrace can be entered via a stairway on St. Nicholas Avenue that leads to the entrance.

The closest subway stop is the 163rd C train stop, exit on the St. Nicholas side.
We are also a 10 minute walk from the 1 train to 157th Street.
M2 to 160th and Edgecombe Ave. (uphill walk one block west to Jumel Terrace. Museum Entrance is 1/2 block north on Jumel Terrace).
M4 and M5 to 161st and Broadway (walk one block south to West 160th Street and two short blocks to Jumel Terrace. Museum entrance is 1/2 block north on Jumel Terrace).
M3 or the M101 (from Harlem-125th Metro North) to 161st and Amsterdam Ave. (walk one block south to West 160th Street and two short blocks to Jumel Terrace. Museum entrance is 1/2 block north on Jumel Terrace).
From the east side: Take the FDR Drive to 135th Street. Travel west on 135th to St. Nicholas Ave. and turn right. Proceed to 160th Street and turn right. Turn left on Jumel Terrace.
From the north and the west side: Henry Hudson to 158th Street. Take 158th Street east and turn left on St. Nicholas Avenue. Turn right onto 160th Street and proceed ½ block to Jumel Terrace on left.
Parking: Street parking is available on 160th and 162th Streets, on Jumel Terrace (cobblestone street) in front of the museum, and behind the museum on Edgecombe Avenue. There is also a parking garage on 161st street between Broadway and Amsterdam Ave.

Map showing location of Morris-Jumel Mansion at 65 Jumel Terrace, New York, NY 10032

We welcome all visitors to enjoy the museum and grounds. Currently, Roger Morris Park is physically accessible. It is anticipated that the Morris-Jumel Mansion will become accessible in 2024; a capital project for barrier-free interior access is in the design stage. Visitors with limited mobility sometimes find it easier to enter the Mansion from our side door, which has fewer steps (two sets of three), but no handrail. Upon request, the museum offers basic accommodations for those requiring accommodation and neurodiverse learners. For more information, visit our accessibility page .

Tours for groups of 6 or more individuals must be scheduled in advance. All tour requests must be made at least two weeks in advance and will be accommodated based on availability. Group confirmation of the visit is required 24 hours prior to your tour time.

To book a group tour, please contact [email protected] .

Morris-Jumel occasionally offers free Spanish language tours. Visit our event listings for more information and to reserve your spot.
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Active members of the Military (with ID), veterans, members of the American Alliance of Museum and the Historic House Trust are granted free admission.
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Take a Tour of These 12 Fabled Mansions in Upstate New York

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These homes are absolutely gorgeous. But, have you been to any of them?

The 12 beautiful mansions described in this gallery have two things in common. One, almost all of them are not on the regular radar of tourists and those seeking adventures in Upstate New York. And two, these fascinating places all offer tours to the public, making them fantastic destinations for a creative day trip.

The lives led by the owners of these homes tell the story of America, from wilderness pioneers to leaders of the Women's Rights Movement. These owners span from famous authors and to men and women who have left giant, historic footprints in their own communities in Upstate New York. Their homes are beautifully preserved memories of their impactful lives.

As a travel writer and author of a book about famous Upstate New York homes ("Open House," Syracuse University Press), I can personally attest that these places have incredible stories to them and are certainly well deserving of a visit. It's a unique kind of adventure the whole family can enjoy.

Each entry has a direct link to each mansion. We encourage you to put these 12 mystifying mansions on your bucket list for Upstate travel this summer. Whether you're just passing by the area or making a trip just to see them, a relaxing tour through Upstate New York's gorgeous mansions is a great way to spend the day. Take a tour, and be amazed at these special places!

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When it comes to regal, historic mansions, Upstate New York has an embarrassment of riches. Lucky for us, many of these are now open to the public. What a fun way to get a glimpse of the glories of another era. Here are a baker's dozen mansions worthy of a look. Of course, there are hundreds of them across the state. Which ones would you add to the list?

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Seward House Mansion (Auburn)

Built in 1816 by the Miller family, this became the home of William H. Seward when he married Elijah Miller's daughter, Frances. Seward went on to become a U.S. Senator, New York State Governor and U.S. Secretary of State. The house is now a museum to Mr. and Mrs. Seward's life and times. During one period, while Mr. Seward was travelling overseas, Mrs. Seward harbored runaway slaves in the mansion's' basement!

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Schuyler Mansion (Albany)

This historic brick mansion was built in 1761 for Revolutionary War hero General Philip Schuyler. Many of that era's famous personalities came, visited and stayed the night at this mansion. In fact, Elizabeth Schuyler, Philip's second daughter, got married to Alexander Hamilton in the parlor of this mansion on Dec. 14, 1780.

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Yaddo (Saratoga Springs)

The present structure was built by financier Samuel Trask after his original home burned down in 1881. The stone and wood Queen Anne Revival mansion is not technically open to the public as it is an active working writer's colony. It is a three-story, tower-topped, 55-room estate encompassing nearly 50,000 square feet. However, the famous Yaddo Gardens, which surround the estate, are visited by thousands each year. The writer's colony here has hosted 66 Pulitzer Prize winners, 61 National Book Award winners and a double Nobel Prize-winning writer (Saul Bellow).

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Governor Reuben Fenton Mansion (Jamestown)

Now the home of the Fenton History Center, this Jamestown landmark was built in 1863. The brick mansion known as "Walnut Grove" features a four-story tower and a life-size bronze statue of Gov. Fenton on the front lawn. He was governor of New York from 1869 to 1875. The Italianate Villa design sets this building apart from the other historic buildings in the city. The mansion is filled with period antiques and is a popular venue for public and private events.

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Olana (Hudson)

This is one of Upstate New York's most visited mansions. Located in Columbia County, this 1872 home incorporates a hodge-podge mix of architectural designs to best reflect the owner's love of world travels. Painter Frederic Church positioned his mansion to take advantage of the breathtaking views of the Hudson Valley in the distance. The valley, and the Hudson River itself, was the subject of many of his most famous paintings. Tours here, of both the mansion and the grounds, are extremely popular, and many interesting public events are scheduled every year. And be sure and ask about the four teapots located on the top of the tower!

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George Eastman Mansion (Rochester)

This was the home of George Eastman. Today it is a museum which holds the world's largest and oldest photography collections. Eastman, the founder of Eastman Kodak, was a millionaire who spent considerable sums creating this extravagant mansion, which he bequeathed to the University of Rochester at the time of his death. The building lacks nothing in splendor, extravagance and excess. Rooms include a conservatory, billiard room, library, great hall, living room and much more. Note the large African elephant trophy head crashing through the wall above your head in the Conservatory. Guided tours are offered daily. The public is not allowed into Eastman's private bedroom quarters on the second floor where he committed suicide on March 14, 1932.

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Skene Manor (Whitehall)

This 1874 Gothic stone mansion was built overhanging a mountain in Whitehall in 1874. The view from here is spectacular. It is three stories tall, features a clock tower and is made of sandstone blocks quarried from the mountainside by a team of Italian stonemasons. Some call this one of the most haunted mansions in Upstate New York. Tours are given, and many public events are held inside this gorgeous structure.

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Boldt Castle (Thousand Islands)

This is one of the most popular mansions in all of Upstate New York. Literally thousands of visitors have come to this island mansion over the years. Doomed and sad, the home was a love token built by the millionaire general-manager of the Waldorf Astoria hotel, George Boldt. The object of this tender souvenir was to be his wife, Louise Kherer Boldt. Unfortunately she died in 1904 before the home was finished and Boldt walked away from it. The mansion, projected to have been one of the largest private residences in the U.S., sat empty and forlorn in the middle of the St. Lawrence River for almost 75 years before preservationists came to its rescue. Tours today reveal the extreme opulence and luxuriousness of what was to be a happy home for Mr. and Mrs. Boldt.

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Hyde Hall (Cooperstown)

This home, at the head of Otsego Lake in Cooperstown, has been called the "finest example of neoclassical country house design in the country." Built between 1817 and 1834 for the George Clarke family, the stone mansion consists of dozens of rooms including massive entertaining rooms which feature 20 foot ceilings. Tours are offered, and the view of the lake, referred to as the "Glimmerglass" by native-Cooperstown author James Fenimore Cooper, can be breathtaking.

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Phelps Mansion (Binghamton)

This stunning 1870 mansion was built as the home of Binghamton Mayor Sherman Phelps. The architect of this three-floor Second Empire-style extravagance was Isaac G. Perry, who also worked on the New York State Capitol as the building's last lead architect (1883-1899). The mansion is packed with historic artwork, rare antiques, period furniture and unusual woodwork. Tours are very popular and many public events are scheduled here, hosted by the current owners, the Phelps Mansion Museum.

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Clermont (Germantown)

Seven generations of the famous Livingston family called this mansion home. The estate was built in 1740 on 13,000 acres of lush Hudson River Valley property. Tours of the home and gardens are available, and there is a gift shop and a public event area (many weddings are held at Clermont). A visitor's center tells the story of the famous Livingstons who lived here, including Robert, who swore George Washington into office and who helped draft the Declaration of Independence.

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McClurg Mansion (Westfield)

Now the home of the Chautauqua County Historical Society, this residence was built in 1818 for James McClurg, the son of a wealthy Pittsburgh industrialist. The mansion is packed with Victorian collectibles on all three floors and tours are popular. Be sure and check out the extensive collection of antique dolls in the children's nursery room. When it was built, locals called this "McClurg's Folly" for its unusually expansive layout and attention to extravagant design.

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Rose Hill Mansion (Geneva)

With its graceful columned façade, this grand home was built in 1839 and was once one of the great centers for society life and agricultural productivity in the beautiful Finger Lakes community. More than 20 rooms have been restored and are open (seasonally) to the public. Of interesting note is that one of the owners, Robert Swan, invented a method for farming using drain tiles as an irrigation method. Cornell University called this "the greatest agricultural innovation of its time (1850s). The views of Seneca Lake from the front porch are gorgeous.

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Join Context's Gilded Age: Upper East Side Tour to learn more about this fascinating era of New York City's History.

New York City’s Gilded Mansions are a reminder of a time of unchecked wealth, architectural grandeur, and cultural upheaval. So if you’re planning a trip to New York and want to learn more about the constellation of world-famous mansions in the city, here’s your guide to experiencing the Gilded Age Mansions.

History of Gilded Age New York Mansions

Characterized by rapid industrialization, opulent luxuries, and accelerated wealth accumulation, the Gilded Age in America lasted from the 1870s to the 1890s. The term "gilded" implies a superficial layer of gold covering a less valuable material, perfectly illustrating that despite the era’s surface-level prosperity and progress, there were significant underlying disparities and inequalities.

Throughout the Gilded Age, several families amassed vast wealth and influence through their businesses, investments, and political connections. Many of these names are recognizable today – the Rockefellers, Vanderbilts, Carnegies, Astors, and Morgans, amongst others.

The emphasis on wealth and status carried over into the architecture of the Gilded Age, as trends reflected a desire for grandeur, opulence, and ornamentation, as well as a fascination with historical styles and cultural heritage. The Gilded Age mansions of New York represent a monument to an era of contradictions – prosperity and poverty, innovation and inequity, and expansion and exclusion.

Join us on our Upper East Side Walking Tour , which visits several historic mansions in New York City’s most glamorous neighborhood.

What Happened to the Gilded Age Mansions in New York City?

As cultural and social tides shifted away from the extravagance of the time, many mansions were demolished or repurposed. In the early 20th century, wealthy families left the city for the quiet privacy of the suburbs. Some estates were left vacant and fell into disrepair, while others were repurposed for institutional use, such as schools or museums. When the Great Depression struck, mansions were torn down or sold due to financial strain. Urban development also fueled the demise of the Gilded Age mansions in the mid-20th century.

However, there are Gilded Mansions still standing today – and they offer a vibrant look into the lifestyles of the wealthy in New York during the Gilded Age.

5 Gilded Age Mansions Not to Miss

No trip to the Big Apple is complete without a visit to one (or more) of the Gilded Mansions of New York. Take a peek behind the doors of these stately homes that offer a unique look at life in another era.

The Vanderbilt Mansion

The Vanderbilt Mansion , or the Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site, is a historic house museum located in Hyde Park, New York. The mansion was built between 1896 and 1898 for Frederick Vanderbilt, a grandson of railroad magnate Cornelius Vanderbilt.

Revel in this stunning example of Beaux-Arts architecture, a popular style during the Gilded Age. The mansion features a striking symmetrical facade with a central entrance portico supported by imposing columns.

The mansion’s exterior is rivaled only by its interior, filled with grand spaces decked out in marble, gold, and silk, all designed for entertaining and socializing. There are over 130 rooms stretched throughout this expansive home. Lush gardens ensconce the estate with terraced lawns, formal gardens, and a carriage house.

Today, the Vanderbilt Mansion is open to the public as a museum, offering visitors a glimpse into the luxurious lifestyle of the Vanderbilt family during the Gilded Age.

The Frick Collection

Built in 1914 by industrialist Henry Clay Frick, this Fifth Avenue mansion houses a stunning art collection that includes works by Vermeer, Rembrandt, and El Greco. The building itself is an architectural landmark, with a grand staircase and ornate ceilings.

Helen Clay Frick, Henry’s daughter, established The Frick Collection in 1935 following her father's death in 1919. The paintings are displayed in elegant galleries that embody the feel of the mansion's original layout and decoration.

The museum is also home to sculptures, decorative arts, furniture, a collection of French porcelains, Italian bronzes, and a pair of monumental Sèvres vases.

The Morgan Library and Museum

The Morgan Library and Museum is a cultural institution housed in a former residence of the financier J.P. Morgan. The museum’s collection includes books, manuscripts, drawings, prints, and art from the ancient world to today.

Originally a private library and museum, The Morgan Library and Museum was founded in 1906 and carefully crafted in Italian Renaissance-style architecture. It is considered one of the most important cultural institutions in the United States and a must-visit destination for anyone interested in literature, art, and history.

The museum's collection includes some of the world's greatest treasures of literature and art. Highlights of the collection include the original manuscripts of authors such as Charles Dickens, Edgar Allan Poe, and Mark Twain, as well as drawings and prints by artists such as Rembrandt, Michelangelo, and Picasso.

The museum also hosts temporary exhibitions during the year featuring art and artifacts from around the world.

Roosevelt House

The Roosevelt House , built in 1908 on New York City’s Upper East Side, was a gift for Franklin D. Roosevelt and his wife Eleanor from Franklin’s mother, Sara. This neo-Georgian style red brick townhouse was the site of many meetings, events, and conversations that eventually launched Roosevelt’s political career and ultimate rise to the presidency.

When Sara Roosevelt passed away in 1941, the family put the house up for sale. A nonprofit consortium purchased the home on behalf of Hunter College. President Roosevelt even lowered the price to ensure the home was affordable and funded the purchase of new books for its library.

Today, Roosevelt House is an integral part of Hunter College as a public policy institute honoring the distinguished legacy of Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt. Its mission is to educate students in public policy and human rights, to support faculty research, and to foster creative dialogue.

The Payne Whitney Mansion

This Fifth Avenue mansion was built in the high Italian Renaissance style for Payne Whitney, a prominent philanthropist, and businessman. The entrance to the sophisticated mansion includes a pristine marble rotunda with columns. Gilded Age touches like hand carvings, marble details, bronze railings, and ornate furniture decorate this beautiful building.

Though it was once only used for residential purposes, it was sold to a private investor in 1949 before ownership was transferred to France in 1952. It is now home to the Cultural Services of the French Embassy.

How to Visit the Gilded Age Mansions

See the Gilded Age mansions of New York like an insider with a guided Context Tour. Our Upper East Side Tour: New York’s Gilded Age is the perfect way to tour these palatial homes with an expert guide.

If you want to check out other city sites, here are some tips to help you optimize your visits to these landmarks.

The Frick Collection is currently undergoing renovations, but you can visit its temporary home at the Frick Madison. You can purchase tickets in advance, which is recommended. The museum also offers pay-what-you-wish admission on Thursdays from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.

One important note is that children under ten aren’t permitted at the Frick Madison. If you’re traveling with little ones, consider our Met Museum Tour for Kids or our American Museum of Natural History Tour for Kids .

The Morgan Library & Museum

Reserve your tickets for The Morgan Library & Museum in advance to take in the incredible works of art and treasures housed here.

The Morgan Library & Museum continues to expand its impressive collection of rare materials, music manuscripts, Americana, and twentieth-century materials. Peruse the fantastic works of art and historical artifacts located through the expansive space, with a soaring central court that connects the buildings with the feel of a beautiful Italian piazza.

The Merchant's House Museum

Built in 1832 and purchased by Seabury Tredwell, a successful hardware merchant, the Merchant’s House Museum is a landmark late-Federal and Greek revival-style row house.

The Tredwell family lived in the home for nearly a century, and now visitors can enjoy the family’s original furniture, decorative objects, household goods, books, and even clothing. Stroll through the secret 19th-century rear garden and picture what life was like for a wealthy New York family in the mid-19th century. The Merchant’s House offers self-guided house tours, guided house tours, and neighborhood walking tours.

The Cooper Hewitt Smithsonian Design Museum

Fun fact: Cooper Hewitt is the only museum in the United States devoted exclusively to historical and contemporary design. With more than 215,000 design objects spanning 30 centuries, it features one of the most diverse and comprehensive design collections in existence.

With creativity and innovation at the heart of its mission, Cooper Hewitt is a fantastic place to gather inspiration and celebrate imagination. You can purchase tickets online or at the door (hint: buying in advance will save you some money!), and those 18 and under can visit for free.

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The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Many families who rose to prominence during the Gilded Age – the Morgans, Carnegies, and Fricks, to name a few – were avid art collectors and patrons. These affluent individuals were instrumental in developing the Metropolitan Museum , both through financial support and art donations.

The Metropolitan Museum was founded in 1870, towards the end of the Gilded Age period. Though it was initially housed on 5th Avenue amongst the wealthiest families of the time, it moved to its current location in Central Park to accommodate its expansion. Today, it occupies a complex of buildings that includes the original Beaux-Arts style building and several newer additions.

Eager to learn more about the Met Museum? Join our private walking tours of the Met to experience these remarkable galleries in the company of a local art historian. Or enjoy a night at the museum with Context’s Met Museum Tour After Dark .

The New York Public Library

The New York Public Library is another landmark steeped in Gilded Age history. It was created through the merger of several smaller libraries, including the Astor Library, founded in the mid-19th century by the prosperous Astor family. The NYPL was established as a public library system that would provide free access to knowledge and education for all citizens of New York City, regardless of their social status or financial means.

The library’s main building was largely funded by central figures of the Gilded Age, including Andrew Carnegie and John Jacob Astor IV. The library’s grand Beaux-Arts style includes remarkable columns and arches, forever cementing its place as a milestone of culture, arts, and education.

The Plaza Hotel

The Plaza Hotel is a recognizable site from popular entertainment – including cameos in “Sleepless in Seattle,” “Annie Hall,” “The Great Gatsby,” “American Hustle,” “Friends,” “The Sopranos,” and many more. But the Plaza Hotel also has historical significance, too.

Built in 1907 towards the end of the Gilded Age, it was designed by the renowned architectural firm of Henry J. Hardenbergh, which also designed other iconic Gilded Age buildings such as the Dakota Apartments and the Waldorf Astoria Hotel. The Plaza Hotel embodies the French Renaissance style, with a grand entrance, a large central courtyard, and ornate decorations and sculptures.

With a prime location on Fifth Avenue, The Plaza Hotel was (and is still) a highly-coveted destination for wealthy individuals and the city’s elite. The hotel's famous restaurants, bars, and ballrooms were often the site of lavish parties and events during the Gilded Age.

New York Architecture Tours

If seeing the Gilded Age mansions of New York doesn’t satisfy your architectural curiosity, there’s so much more to see! Take an Architectural Tour of New York to take a stroll down some of the world’s most famous streets.

Beginning at the East River in the hidden residential enclave Tudor City, you’ll consider how the development’s neo-gothic spires and brick facades created a mythology for up-and-coming New Yorkers in the 1920s. Heading east on 42nd Street, you’ll make stops at several significant landmarks, including the Ford Foundation Building and a trio of skyscrapers that epitomize Art Deco style: the Chanin Building, the Chrysler Building, and the Daily News Building.

You’ll continue along to Grand Central Station, a magnificent Beaux-Arts structure and temple to transportation, where you can gaze up at the star-flecked sky of the Main Concourse and discuss the Terminal’s origins during the heyday of long-distance passenger rail service. Just two blocks away, you’ll visit New York Public Library, a building that offers sumptuous exterior decoration and interiors for a very different purpose. Conclude your walk in Bryant Park, one of the signature examples of New York City’s revival in the 1990s, or perhaps head down to the New York Times Building.

What was the biggest mansion during The Gilded Age?

The famous Biltmore Estate covers a sprawling 8,000 acres and includes a 250-room chateau-style mansion, gardens, a conservatory, and a farm. The palatial mansion has a staggering 178,926 square feet. It remains one of the largest and most extravagant private residences ever built in the United States, and it is a popular tourist destination and a significant cultural landmark.

Today, guests can book a stay and experience the luxury of the Biltmore firsthand at its four-star inn, or a more laid-back stay at their hotel.

Is the mansion in The Gilded Age real?

Fans of HBO’s popular series “The Gilded Age” might wonder if the mansion in the show is real. The fictional show offers a compelling imagining of life during the Gilded Age, with extravagant mansions and properties as the backdrop.

While the home featured prominently in the series doesn’t exist, it was inspired by many of the Gilded Mansions of New York. Members of the HBO production crew visited the Vanderbilt Mansion, The Frick Collection, the Cooper Hewitt mansion (formerly owned by Andrew Carnegie), the Burden-Kahn mansion, and used elements of those residences to build and design the show’s homes.

Plan a Gilded Age Mansion Tour

Context’s Upper East Side Tour: New York’s Gilded Age offers an educational and engaging look at the most lavish historic buildings in the city. Start your tour at the iconic facade of the Plaza Hotel, which has hosted an array of famous patrons since its inception in 1889. Imagine yourself staying in a room next to Kings, presidents, and stars of the stage who have all gathered for events at this prestigious property. Your expert guide will offer insights into the many upgrades and improvements this landmark institution has cycled through while remaining true to the vision of the original architectural designers–even as it was torn down to rebuild. You’ll then venture through Grand Army Place, a spectacle of Beaux-Arts architecture dating back to 1916.

As you make your way up Fifth Avenue, you’ll retrace the steps of famous families such as the Vanderbilts, Buchanans, and Roosevelts as you view their gorgeous mansions from the street level.

Next, explore the Frick Mansion, one of the premier art museums in the city. The tour concludes near the Ukrainian Institute of America–built from 1897 to 1899. Once the hold of businessmen Isaac D. Fletcher and Harry F. Sinclair, it has been an iconic example of the eclectic French Renaissance style by C. P. H. Gilbert and is a key component of the Upper East Side’s collection of beautiful historical mansions.

If you’re an architecture buff, you won’t want to miss the opportunity to hear from an expert guide as you delve into the unparalleled history of the Gilded Age mansions.

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New York's Gilded Age Mansions

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The Gilded Age marks the first time the titans of American finance and industry had more wealth than their European counterparts. As the center of this dynamic economy, New York City attracted immigrant works and millionaires alike. It was not enough for the self-appointed elite to just build their own grand chateaux and palazzo along Fifth Avenue, as collectively they dreamed of creating a new metropolis to rival the great cultural capitals of London, Paris, and Rome. To flaunt their newly acquired wealth they needed an architecture dripping in embellishment and historical reference. Enter the Beaux-Arts.

Join the Driehaus Museum in collaboration with the Institute of Classical Architecture & Art as we explore all five of the mansions featured in Phillip James Dodd’s recent book, An American Renaissance: Beaux-Arts Architecture of New York City. While showing public exteriors, the main focus of our evening will be the lavish interiors associated with the opulence of the Gilded Age, as well as the stories of the millionaires that commissioned them – names that Julian Fellowes (the creator of Downtown Abbey and HBO series The Gilded Age) notes in the foreword, “still reek of money.”

Led by the book’s author, Phillip James Dodd, and showcasing new lavish photography taken by Jonathan Wallen, the talk will focus on the stories of the patrons and architects who designed these magnificent mansions.

Doors will open at 5:15 for a reception.

Please note: Due to the ongoing renovations next door at the Murphy Auditorium, the Driehaus Museum elevator is unavailable to staff and guests, including access to the Third Floor Ballroom, where this event will be.

About the Speaker

Phillip James Dodd is a practicing architect and Principal at Phillip James Dodd: Bespoke Residential Design LLC. He has authored several books, and lectured extensively throughout the United States on the subject of classical architecture and is the author of three best-selling books. His most recent volume on the architecture of The Gilded Age - An American Renaissance: Beaux-Arts Architecture in New York City (2021) - includes a foreword by Julian Fellowes (the acclaimed creator of Downton Abbey and the new HBO series The Gilded Age), and has been featured in Architectural Digest, The Associated Press, and The World of Interiors.

Image: Ballroom at the James Burdon Mansion. By Jonathan Wallen, from The Gilded Age - An American Renaissance: Beaux-Arts Architecture in New York City

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The Grandest Historic Mansions to Visit Across the United States

Roxanna is a freelance writer for MarthaStewart.com.

All open to the public, you can tour the interior of these luxury establishments to admire their size and number of rooms. From state to state, these are as beautiful as they are significant in U.S. history.

Time travel may not be possible, but we can experience the next best thing by visiting historic mansions. These living museums preserve history by keeping the way of life from the era in which the former residents lived on display.

Simple curiosity is the main reason for the popularity of historic house tours. It's human nature to be curious, even nosy, about the people who live beyond those wrought iron gates, those tall white pillars, that mass of fragrant wisteria. House tours provide a healthy—and legal—outlet for our inquisitiveness while benefiting the organizations that work to keep history alive. Kitty Robinson of the Historic Charleston Foundation explains, "I think people love to see what other families have done with these historic homes to make them livable. Toddlers really do live in eighteenth century living rooms." Tours also offer rare opportunities for amateur and professional collectors , gardeners, designers, and history buffs to see what might not be found in books, magazines, or museums. "People go for inspiration," says Sandra Soule, the editor of America's Wonderful Little Hotels and Inns guidebook series.

Many of these properties had to temporarily close their doors to the public at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Now that some of the restrictions have eased and states are reopening to tourists, historic mansions have also begun allowing the public to visit their sites again. And these house tours can be found all over the country this summer, from Providence, Rhode Island, to Pasadena, California. Cicero once asked, "What is more agreeable than one's home?" For a vacation, maybe someone else's.

Oheka Castle in Huntington, New York

This historic mansion is also a luxury hotel, which means you enjoy a royal European experience right in New York. Oheka Castle was built in 1919 as a summer home for Otto Hermann Kahn.

Mark Twain House in Hartford, Connecticut

See where Mark Twain lived. The house is open for tours on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays but tickets should be purchased in advance. If you're not ready to travel just yet, know that it's also possible to go on a virtual tour.

George Washington's Mount Vernon in Mount Vernon, Virginia

George Washington lived in this home that was 10 times the size of most other homes in West Virginia. Currently, only the first floor is open again for tours and tickets need to be purchased ahead of time.

Fairlawn Mansion in Superior, Wisconsin

Tours are limited to 12 people per tour, but if you're able to get inside, the Fairlawn Mansion is worth a visit. A gorgeous Victorian house that was first occupied by private residents from 1890 to 1920, the property went on to become a Children's Home for 42 years. Today, it's the perfect place to learn about this region's history.

The Ringling Mansion in Sarasota, Florida

Behold the home of the famous circus leader: the mansion called Ca' d'Zan . Once the winter home of circus impresario John Ringling (the name means "John's House" in Venetian dialect), this 1920s Venetian-Gothic-style villa was the romantically crumbling backdrop for the 1998 film Great Expectations . Today, fully restored, it's a museum and a scene-stealing home, where you can stand on the bay-front terrace.

Highlands Ranch Mansion in Highlands Ranch, Colorado

See a working ranch with history in action at the Highlands Ranch Mansion . Featuring historic barns, ranch houses and more on the property, it's like walking into a Weatern fairy tale.

Fallingwater by Frank Lloyd Wright in Mill Run, Pennsylvania

Built in 1935 by Frank Lloyd Wright, Fallingwater served as a weekend home for the couple that owned Kaufmann's Department Store. The architecture is beautiful and a sight to behold.

Bingham-Hanna Mansion and the Hay-McKinney Mansion in Cleveland, Ohio

These two mansions are part of the Cleveland History Center and are works of art. Artifacts from the early 1900s, when the homes were built, give visitors a glimpse into the past.

Prospect Place in Trinway, Ohio

This historic mansion was a stop along the Underground Railroad. George Adams lived there with his wife, and abolitionists would meet in his parlor.

Biltmore Estate in Asheville, North Carolina

In addition to a gorgeous mansion, the Biltmore Estate features 8,000 acres of gardens and grounds. George Vanderbilt's former home, the property has a whopping 250 rooms and was completed in 1895.

The Breakers in Newport, Rhode Island

The Italian Renaissance–style villa was the summer home of Cornelius Vanderbilt II and his family and the grandest of the Gilded Age summer homes in Newport. Designed by architect Richard Morris Hunt to replace an existing wood structure, the 70-room, four-story home was decorated by Ogden Codman, Jr. and completed in 1895. Today, the Breakers is owned by the Preservation Society of Newport County, which offers access to a number of historic homes in the area, including another Hunt design, Marble House, which was built for Vanderbilt's brother.

The Mount in Lenox, Massachusetts

Author Edith Wharton took inspiration from Belton House in England, as well as French and Italian influences, when designing the house and grounds at the Mount , which was built with architects Ogden Codman, Jr., her coauthor of the book The Decoration of Houses, and Francis L.V. Hoppin. Wharton lived and worked there for 10 years before she and her husband, Teddy, sold the property in 1911. The Mount was declared a National Historic landmark in 1971 and is now a cultural center dedicated to Wharton's life and work.

Bayou Bend Collection and Garden in Houston, Texas

Philanthropist Ima Hogg and her brothers built the mansion in the River Oaks area of Houston between 1927 and 1928. Texas architect John F. Staub designed the house, taking inspiration from 18th-century Georgian and Spanish Creole architecture. The home's 14 acres of gardens mix formal landscape design with natural woodlands. Hogg donated the property to the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston and it is now a house museum showcasing American paintings and decorative arts.

Graceland in Memphis, Tennessee

They didn't call him "The King" for nothing. More than 40 years after his death, both fans and those curious about this pop culture phenom are still flocking to Elvis Presley's Graceland home. Yes, the Jungle Room always draws a crowd, but there's more to what is now deemed Elvis Presley's Memphis at Graceland than his former living quarters. After touring the Graceland mansion, guests can also visit several adjacent museums, including those housing celebrity memorabilia from his career, favorite automobiles he owned and even his private jets named the "Lisa Marie" and "Hound Dog II." Guest quarters are also a part of the complex for those wanting an overnight experience.

Vizcaya in Miami, Florida

Built between 1914 and 1922, Vizcaya was the winter residence of industrial executive James Deering. The Miami home boasts a design meant to look like a time-worn Italianate villa complete with grottos and bridges. The surrounding gardens are based on Italian and French examples incorporating flora suited for a subtropical setting. Unlike many other historic mansions converted to museums, Vizcaya still has most of its original decor. Visitors enjoy perusing 34 decorated rooms showcasing more than 2,500 art objects collected by Deering, and furnishings that have been in the home for more than 100 years.

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene says she ‘will not tolerate’ Speaker Johnson ‘helping’ Dems as motion to vacate looms

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Far-right Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene warned her congressional colleagues Tuesday she would move to oust House Speaker Mike Johnson should Congress pass military aid for Ukraine but hold off on approving conservative priorities like US border enforcement.

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) speaks to reporters outside of the U.S. Capitol Building after a vote on a funding bill that would avert a government shutdown on March 22, 2024 in Washington, DC.

“I will not tolerate our elected Republican Speaker Mike Johnson serving the Democrats and the Biden administration and helping them achieve their policies that are destroying our country,” Greene (R-Ga.) wrote in a scathing “Dear Colleague” letter, a copy of which was obtained by The Post, explaining her threat to remove Johnson (R-La.) over an additional $60 billion in Ukraine funding.

“This has been a complete and total surrender to, if not complete and total lockstep with, the Democrats’ agenda that has angered our Republican base so much and given them very little reason to vote for a Republican House majority,” Greene added.

The rabble-rouser also accused Johnson of “throwing our own razor-thin majority into chaos by not serving his own GOP conference that elected him” — as her own threat to oust him hangs in the balance.

“I think all of my other Republican colleagues recognize this is a distraction from our mission,” the speaker said on Fox News March 31 of Greene’s motion to vacate the chair, which she filed March 22. “She’s very frustrated about, for example, the last appropriations bills.”

Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) are being seen during the Congressional Medal of Honor Ceremony honoring the World War II Ghost Army unit in Washington DC, on March 21, 2024.

Greene filed her motion as the House was voting to approve $1.66 trillion in federal spending packages for the remainder of fiscal year 2024, and later threatened to force a vote on the resolution if Johnson brings Ukraine aid to the floor .

The motion to vacate is not privileged, meaning it did not immediately receive a vote but can be called up if the Georgia congresswoman chooses to change its designation.

In her letter, Greene accused Johnson of changing positions on the Ukraine-Russia war since he was elevated to the speaker’s chair — and of being on the wrong side of the issue from American voters, with recent polling finding that nearly three-quarters support a negotiated peace.

Rep Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga) yells as President Joe Biden delivers the State of the Union address to Congress at the U.S. Capitol in Washington on March 7, 2024.

Officials from NATO nations , President Biden and the congressional Gang of Four — including Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) — have all called on Johnson to pass Ukraine funding.

The Senate in February passed a $95 billion national security supplemental bill with funding for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, but it has languished in the House ever since.

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On Tuesday, Greene also floated another potential red line for her vacate motion, related to the reauthorization of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, which privacy-minded lawmakers have opposed due to it granting federal law enforcement the ability to surveil Americans without a warrant.

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) arrives to the U.S. Capitol Building on April 08, 2024 in Washington, DC.

Greene went on to accuse Johnson of failing to live up to the “seven tenets” of conservative leadership that he pledged would guide his leadership decisions after winning the gavel last October — while passing millions of dollars in left-wing earmarks as part of federal spending bills.

“Allowing us one day, rather than 72 hours, to review a 1,000-plus-page bill to which no amendments could be offered was not ‘ensuring total transparency, open processes, and regular order,’” she said of the government funding bill that prompted her motion to vacate, citing one of Johnson’s tenets.

“Even with our razor-thin Republican majority, we could have at least secured the border, with it being the number one issue in the country and being the issue that is causing Biden to lose in poll after poll,” she added.

US Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (C) walks through Statuary Hall to the House floor to vote on the USD 1.2 trillion funding package in the US Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, 22 March 2024.

“We could have also taken out funding for abortion and the trans agenda on kids if our own speaker would have allowed us to offer amendments,” she also said of the earmarks packed into the bill that a majority of House Republicans voted against.

“Instead, Mike Johnson worked with Chuck Schumer rather than with us, and gave Joe Biden and the Democrats everything they wanted — no different from how a Speaker Hakeem Jeffries would have done,” Greene fumed, referring to the New York Democrat.

The Georgian then denied that entering another speakership fight would imperil the Republican House majority — and hand it to the Democrats ahead of the Nov. 5 election.

“That only happens if more Republicans retire early, or Republicans actually vote for Hakeem Jeffries,” Greene claimed. “It’s not complicated, it’s simple math.”

Johnson’s office did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

The House is currently comprised of 218 Republicans and 213 Democrats, with four vacancies. The GOP number will be reduced to 217 with the retirement of Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-Wis.) on April 19, meaning Republicans can only lose one vote before relying on Democrats to pass legislation.

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4.8 magnitude earthquake rattles NYC, New Jersey: Live updates

NEW YORK – A 4.8 magnitude earthquake recorded in New Jersey that shook residents in surrounding states and New York City on Friday morning was one of the strongest in state history.

The temblor was reported about 5 miles north of Whitehouse Station, New Jersey, at about 10:23 a.m. Friday, according to the United States Geological Survey. The epicenter was about 45 miles from New York City, where residents reported shaking furniture and floors.

“Earthquakes in this region are uncommon but not unexpected. It’s likely people near the epicenter are going to feel aftershocks for this earthquake in the magnitude 2-3 range, and there’s a small chance there can be an earthquake as large or larger, following an earthquake like this,” Paul Earle, a seismologist at the USGS Earthquake Hazards Program told reporters. “In terms of our operations, this is a routine earthquake … Immediately we knew this would be of high interest and important to people who don’t feel earthquakes a lot.”

People reported feeling the shaking as far north as Maine and as far south as Norfolk, Virginia, following the quake, according to USGS. Scientists said those in the affected area should listen to local emergency officials and be prepared to seek cover if aftershocks occur.

“If you feel shaking, drop, cover and hold,” Earle said.

No major disruptions or damage have been reported in New Jersey or New York.

"We have activated our State Emergency Operations Center. Please do not call 911 unless you have an actual emergency," said New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy.

President Joe Biden spoke with Murphy about the earthquake and the White House is monitoring the situation.

“He thinks everything's under control,” Biden told reporters before leaving the White House for a trip to Baltimore. “He’s not too concerned about it, the governor of New Jersey, so things are all right.”

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said the quake was felt throughout New York, and officials are assessing impacts and any potential damage.

In Yonkers, New York, Mayor Mike Spano said City Hall shook but no injuries were reported.

"A few moments ago our entire house shook for about 25 seconds or so here in Mendham, New Jersey," former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie said.

USGS is still investigating the exact fault line at the center of Friday’s quake and said it occurred in a region with dozens of fault lines that were more active millions of years ago.

4.0 magnitude aftershock strikes hours after earthquake

Officials in New York and New Jersey alerted residents to an aftershock Friday evening, nearly eight hours after the earthquake.

A 4.0 magnitude aftershock slammed New Jersey at around 6 p.m., with an epicenter about four miles southwest of Gladstone, according to the USGS. New York City’s emergency notification system alerted residents to the aftershock minutes later, urging people to remain indoors and call 911 if injured.

Hochul said there were no reports of serious damage after the aftershock, and officials were continuing to assess critical infrastructure.

The aftershock Friday evening was at least the third that USGS recorded after the quake struck.

As of Friday afternoon, the USGS aftershock forecast predicted a 36% chance of aftershocks at a 3.0 magnitude or higher, an 8% chance of aftershocks at a 4.0 magnitude or higher, and a 1% chance for aftershocks at a magnitude of 5.0 or higher over the next week.

USGS scientists said informal observations can be a big help in understanding earthquakes, especially in a region where they’re less common.

“We encourage people to fill out the ‘Did You Feel It?’ reports on our website,” said Sara McBride, a scientist with the USGS Earthquake Hazards Program. “This citizen science project is critical in terms of building our knowledge around earthquakes.”

By midafternoon on Friday, the agency said it had received more than 161,000 reports, and extrapolated that the quake had been felt by millions of people. McBride acknowledged that earthquakes can be nerve-wracking for people who don’t live in seismologically active regions, and said knowledge is power in combatting that discomfort.

“The best thing you can do to relieve any unsettling feelings you might have is to learn how to protect yourself during shaking and how to prepare for earthquakes in the future,” she said.

Man getting vasectomy during earthquake recounts experience

One Horsham, Pennsylvania, man shared his unusual earthquake experience, saying the tremors hit when he was in the middle of receiving a vasectomy.

"The surgeon sort of froze and all of us kind of seemed a bit confused," Justin Allen told USA TODAY . "Even when the surgeon said 'that’s gotta be an earthquake,' I thought he was joking."

Luckily, Allen's doctor was able to resume the procedure after a brief pause, and the rest went off without a hitch. Now recovering at home, Allen said it's an experience no one involved will forget, especially because his social media post about the incident has since gone viral.

"My wife says that 'this is a clear and obvious sign that we should not have any more kids,'" Allen said.

New Jersey resident thought sound from earthquake was an explosion

Madeline Nafus had just finished feeding her 7-week-old baby when, simultaneously, she was thrown off balance and the loudest sound she’d ever heard rang out.

“I thought it was either an explosion or a bombing because of how loud it was,” said Nafus, who lives in Long Valley, New Jersey, a few miles from the earthquake's epicenter. “It was just terrifying.”

Nafus, 29, watched as her light fixtures swung and wine glasses, framed photos and a 6-foot elk head crashed onto the floor. Feeling as if her “house was going to crumble,” she picked up her baby boy, grabbed some blankets and headed outside. Meanwhile, her friend came running downstairs and picked up Nafus’ quivering dog, Olivia, a small golden doodle.

After about 15 seconds, the rumbling went away and only occasional, minor tremors could be felt. Nafus called her husband, who was teaching a golf lesson at the time, and then their 2-year-old’s day care.

“They said the children were all confused and asking a lot of questions but that they were OK,” she said.'

How common are East Coast quakes?

Earthquakes are less frequent in the eastern part of the country than in the west, but they have occurred in every state east of the Mississippi River, according to the USGS.

"Since colonial times people in the New York – Philadelphia – Wilmington urban corridor have felt small earthquakes and suffered damage from infrequent larger ones," according to the USGS. "Moderately damaging earthquakes strike somewhere in the urban corridor roughly twice a century, and smaller earthquakes are felt roughly every two to three years."

USGS officials also said that even smaller-magnitude quakes are more likely to be felt more widely on the East Coast than similar size quakes on the West Coast due to the rock properties of eastern soil, which can cause concern to East Coasters not used to the tremors.

Rocks in the eastern part of the country are much older than in the west, by up to millions of years. Those older rocks have been exposed to more extreme temperatures and pressure, and faults have had more time to heal. Seismic waves travel across the resulting harder and denser faults much more efficiently, so the effects of a quake are felt across a larger area. In the West, faults are newer and absorb more of the seismic wave energy without spreading as far.

Quake felt in Massachusetts

In Auburn, Massachusetts, more than 200 miles from the earthquake's epicenter, Jerry Steinhelper was on a video call for work when his house began to tremble. His dog Maize started barking, and books and trinkets fell from their shelves. He looked out the window and saw trees shaking.

“I thought at first it may be ice falling off the roof. But it kept going and the entire house was shaking,” he told USA TODAY. “Then I just knew it was an earthquake.”

Steinhelper, 55, lived in San Diego in the 1980s and experienced temblors there, but he’s never felt one in Massachusetts, where he’s been for over 25 years.

“It was an interesting 10 to 15 seconds,” he said.

'It felt like a plane crashed outside' near epicenter

Nicole Kravitz, 33, was baking muffins at the cafe she co-owns with her husband in New Jersey when the floor began to shake. She and the cooks looked at each other for a few moments, and then at some stacked plates and glasses that had started vibrating.

Their eatery, Branchburg's Best, is located in New Jersey's Somerset County, near the epicenter of Friday’s earthquake.

“It felt like a plane crashed outside,” she said. “No one knew what was happening.”

Some workers ran out the door to see if something had smashed into the building while she checked the basement for damage. Meanwhile, Patrick Tucker, her husband, who was picking up beef from a nearby farm, watched agitated chickens and cows run around in their pens, visibly shaken by the quake.

Kravitz said the intensity of the earthquake made her feel like she was back in Southern California, where she had lived for several years before she returned to her home state in 2016.

Quake was one of the strongest to ever impact New Jersey

Friday's earthquake was the most significant in New Jersey since 1884 , when an Aug. 10 earthquake somewhere near Jamaica Bay, New York, toppled chimneys and moved houses off their foundations as far as Rahway, New Jersey, 30 miles away.

Other than that quake, there were only three earthquakes in modern history that caused damage in the state: 1737 (New York City), 1783 (west of New York City) and 1927 (New Jersey coast near Asbury), according to New Jersey Office of Emergency Management records.

The Dec. 19, 1737 earthquake is believed by modern experts to have been a 5.2 magnitude quake. Charted as taking place in the greater New York City area, some accounts say its epicenter was near Weehawken. State records show it threw down chimneys. Chimneys were also hurled down during the Nov. 29, 1783 quake. Estimated at a 5.3 magnitude that originated in modern-day Rockaway Township, according to state records, it was felt from Pennsylvania to New England.

The Aug. 10, 1884 quake, estimated at a 5.2 magnitude was the last the state has seen of its significance and was felt from Virginia to Maine, according to state records.

Read more about New Jersey's earthquake history.

– David M. Zimmer, NorthJersey.com

New Jersey business owner describes worst quake ever felt but went right back to work

It was a busy day for La Bella Salon & Spa in Lebanon, New Jersey, when an earthquake struck near the rural township.

About a dozen stylists and customers, some whom were getting their hair dyed while others got manicures and eyelash extensions, all froze as the building rattled for about 30 seconds.

“People started to feel the shaking, and it got worse and worse. We were like ‘Oh, my god, what is going on?’" said shop owner Rosanne Drechsel. “I thought a truck hit the building or something.”

After the tremor subsided, nearly everyone in the building started receiving texts and phone calls from friends and family, Drechsel, 61, said.

Nothing was damaged and no one was injured, but Drechsel, who was born and raised in New Jersey, said it was “by far the worst earthquake” she had ever felt.

“We all went back to work and finished the appointments,” she said. “Customers are calling now to see if we're still open and if they can still make their appointments later on today.”

'It was scary': Quake rattles shelves in Brooklyn bodega

In Brooklyn, residents said they felt their buildings shake and many went outdoors after the rumbling stopped to check in with neighbors.

Julio Melo, a deli worker, said he thought the sounds of the earthquake resembled those of a large truck going down the street. But when Melo, 32, looked around and saw beer bottles rattling on store shelves, and a potted plant shimmy down the counter, he thought it might be something bigger, he told USA TODAY.

“I looked at my employee and he had the same tragic face on as me, it was scary,” he said at Jenesis’ Grocery Corp. in Brooklyn’s Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood.

– Claire Thornton

Where was the earthquake felt?

Residents and officials said the earthquake was felt throughout New York, as well as in New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania and elsewhere. It was also felt as far away as Cambridge, Massachusetts, about 250 miles away from the reported epicenter.

Charita Walcott, a 38-year-old resident in the Bronx borough of New York, said the quake felt "like a violent rumble that lasted about 30 seconds or so."

"It was kind of like being in a drum circle, that vibration," she said.

Earthquakes common in the region, but the size is unusual: Expert

Chuck Ver Straeten, a geologist and curator of sedimentary rocks at the New York State Museum, told USA TODAY it’s not surprising this earthquake happened where it did.

“New York, around New York City going into New Jersey, there’s a lot of earthquakes historically down there. Happens every year,” he said. But it’s less common for them to be of such a high magnitude. It’s not surprising that many people felt it, he said. Usually, earthquakes in the region are at a lower magnitude and less likely to be felt.

Ver Straeten said the real question now is if this is just a precursor to a larger quake.

“You never know what is the earthquake, what is a pre-earthquake, what is an earthquake happening after the main earthquake, you just have to see,” he said. “One slip along the rock fault, when one happens, it makes other areas around there more tense also and they start to slip and you slip again and slip again.”

But, he added, it would be unlikely for a larger quake to follow this one. In the Northeast, it’s more common for one large quake to be followed by smaller aftershocks, rather than a mounting series of tremors.

What does magnitude mean in an earthquake?

Magnitude is a measurement of the strength of an earthquake . Officially it's called the Moment Magnitude Scale . It's a logarithmic scale , meaning each number is ten times as strong as the one before it. So a 5.2 earthquake is moderate while a 6.2 is strong.

The magnitude and effect of an earthquake, according to Michigan Technological University :

◾ Below 2.5: Generally not felt

◾ 2.5 to 5.4: Minor or no damage

◾ 5.5 to 6.0: Slight damage to buildings

◾ 6.1 to 6.9: Serious damage

◾ 8.0 or greater: Massive damage, can totally destroy communities

Intensity scales, measured in Roman numerals, are used to describe how strong the earthquake felt to people in the area.

According to the California Earthquake Authority , an intensity of I is typically felt only under especially favorable conditions. A IV, which leads to light shaking, is felt indoors by many, but not typically outdoors. It might awaken some people at night and lead to a sensation like a truck striking a building. A parked car would rock. Intensities VI and above would be strong, frightening and felt by all, with the damage increasing up to a X where the shaking would be violent. Some well-built wooden structures would be destroyed and most masonry and frame structures along with their foundations would be ruined.

While you might have heard the term " the Richter Scale " used to describe earthquakes, it is no longer commonly used because it was only valid for certain earthquake frequencies and distance ranges.

This is a developing story and will be updated.

Contributing: Reuters

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RFK Jr. staffer notes how he could block Biden by sending the race to the House

Presidential Candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Visits "Fox & Friends"

A campaign staffer working for Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s independent presidential bid recently raised the prospect of blocking President Joe Biden from being re-elected by sending the election to the House of Representatives, where House members could elect former President Donald Trump, instead.

Rita Palma, a longtime New York-based critic of vaccination mandates, appears in a recently uploaded video to be giving a presentation aimed at persuading Republican voters to help Kennedy qualify for the state’s presidential ballot this fall. She identifies herself in the video as the campaign’s New York state director, though the campaign said Monday that she is a "ballot access consultant" and that her comments don't reflect overall campaign strategy.

In those comments, Palma says that she knocked on doors for Trump's campaigns in 2016 and 2020 and has "more Trump T-shirts than I do Bobby Kennedy T-shirts" but that Trump "lost" her because of "the vaccines."

Palma goes on to declare Biden the "mutual enemy" of the Trump and Kennedy voter and says her "No. 1 priority" is depriving Biden of his re-election, not helping Kennedy win.

"Whether you support Bobby or Trump, we all oppose Biden. And my thoughts are that, you know, that’s the No. 1 priority in the country," she says in the video.

And she outlines a specific way to do just that. While national Democrats focus on cutting Kennedy down in key swing states that typically decide elections, Palma pitches the prospect of depriving Biden of wins in blue states like New York. That, according to Palma, could keep both Trump and Biden short of the 270 Electoral College votes needed to win the presidential election, leaving the choice to the currently GOP-controlled House, which she says would choose Trump.

In a statement, Kennedy campaign manager Amaryllis Fox described Palma as a "ballot access consultant responsible for scheduling volunteer shifts for our upcoming signature collection drive in the Empire State" and said it should be no surprise that different Kennedy backers come from different ends of the ideological spectrum.

“As an independent movement, our supporters, volunteers, and field organizers come from all sides of the political spectrum and their reasons for supporting Mr. Kennedy are as disparate as their backgrounds,” the campaign statement said.

“She is not involved in electoral strategy, nationally or in New York. This was not a campaign event. Palma was speaking as a private citizen and her statements in no way reflect the strategy of the Kennedy campaign, which is to win the White House with votes from former Trump and Biden supporters alike," the statement continued.

The video once again highlights how the presence of Kennedy and other third-party contenders in the presidential election could scramble the outcome. Previously, NBC News reported that No Labels last year was floating the prospect of its presidential efforts ’ sending the election to the House . The organization ultimately decided not to field a ticket .

In the video, Palma describes her outlook: "I’m going to vote for Bobby. However, if Trump — if I wake up Nov. 6 and Trump wins, I’m not going to be overly upset. But if Biden wins, we’re all going to be terribly upset, because he’s ruining America, and the people that control him are ruining our country. "

She called her blue-state 2024 strategy "Make Your Republican Vote Count," one she said she started preaching well before she joined the Kennedy campaign.

"If Republicans accepted the fact that New York, Maryland, Illinois, California, New Jersey, Connecticut, most of the Northeast is going to go blue, why wouldn’t we put our vote to Bobby and at least get rid of Biden and ... give those 28 electoral votes [in New York] to Bobby rather than to Biden?" Palma says in the video.

"If it's a Republican Congress, they'll pick Trump, so we're rid of Biden," she says.

"All we need is, like, four blue states and there's no way he can get in," she adds, speaking about Biden.

As she speaks, Palma stands in front of a slideshow that outlines a path to "block Biden from winning the presidency #1 priority," which includes both supporting Kennedy and also "Go to Pennsylvania to help Trump."

CNN first reported on the existence of the video , a truncated version of which has been making the rounds on social media Monday and drawing criticism from Democrats .

NBC News obtained a 36-minute version of the video from a source who downloaded it before it was deleted from YouTube. The source said the YouTube description for the video said it took place at a church in Poughkeepsie and was uploaded Friday. The video has a small handful of cuts in it, but it includes fuller conversation than the short version published to social media Monday, and it includes a question-and-answer session with attendees.

Palma confirmed the authenticity of the video to CNN. She requested that NBC News send her questions by text message and hadn't yet replied to a request for comment.

In the video, Palma says that when the Kennedy campaign hired her, she told it she wouldn't stop making this specific appeal, admitting it is an "unusual campaign message."

"If I’m allowed to preach that, if I’m allowed to, you know, get that message out there, then yeah, I will definitely work for the campaign. But I don’t want to be restricted in what I say, because I think this is a really winning strategy," she says she told the person hiring her for a role on the campaign.

"And my boss said, well, OK, you know, you have to. He suggested I isolate it to certain markets, which of course I do. I don't go into Manhattan talking about this," Palma says.

Fox, the Kennedy campaign manager, added in her statement that it's "looking into whether any misrepresentations were made."

"Our campaign champions freedom of speech for all our supporters, volunteers, contractors and staff, as long as they do not claim to speak on our behalf," she continued.

Palma also didn’t answer a question from NBC News about whether she's serving as the New York state director, as she claims in the video, or as a ballot access consultant, as the campaign claims. She's listed as attending a "private reception" for donors in Melville, New York, featuring Kennedy later this month.

Ben Kamisar is a deputy political editor in NBC's Political Unit.

Katherine Koretski is a 2024 NBC News campaign embed.

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With the House back in session, an agenda item is what to do about aid for Ukraine

NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Democratic Rep. Tom Suozzi of New York about his visit to Ukraine, and the status of U.S. funding for Ukraine's fight against Russia.

LEILA FADEL, HOST:

With Congress back in session, the House is expected to take up an issue held up for months now - aid for Ukraine. New York Congressman Tom Suozzi is a Democrat who, along with a bipartisan group of lawmakers, has spent the last week in Ukraine. And he joins me now to tell us about what he saw and his hopes of securing further Ukraine funding. Good morning, and thanks for being on the program.

TOM SUOZZI: Leila, thanks so much for having me on.

FADEL: So what did you see when you were in Ukraine?

SUOZZI: You know, it was so, so much - just incredible devastation, a sense of anxiety by the Ukrainian people as well as their neighbors in Poland and Moldova that, if the U.S. does not show up on the scene in the month of April, that they're in trouble, bigger trouble than they've been before, because they're running out of ammunition. The attacks by Russia and Vladimir Putin are intensifying. They're taking out more of their energy systems. They're running out of anti-aircraft weapons. They need America, and they need us now.

FADEL: So it sounds like, in your view, you feel this U.S. funding for Ukraine is urgent.

SUOZZI: It's absolutely urgent. It's a desperate situation. You know, 100,000 people have been killed in Ukraine, soldiers and civilians. Ten million people have been displaced from their home - 10 million people. Twenty thousand children have been confirmed kidnapped by Russia. But they think it's more like 50,000 people. Ninety-seven percent of the Russian targets on Ukraine are civilian. Three percent are military. And it's just everywhere we went, whether we were meeting with the the president of Ukraine or the president of Moldova or the foreign minister of Poland or the U.S. ambassadors in Poland and Ukraine and Moldova or the victims that we met or the - it's just a desperate situation.

FADEL: Now, we heard Ukraine's president say yesterday that if it doesn't get U.S. additional funding, it would lose the war against Russia. What does a Ukrainian loss mean for the U.S.?

SUOZZI: It would be a strategic and financial disaster for us. You know, of course, it's a moral disaster. And when America would be disgraced in history for not showing up after having committed to do so. And it'll cost us more money as we defend our NATO partners because if you look at the topographical map, you know, they're going to Moldova. They're going to Poland. Putin, I'm talking about, will go to these other places, just like Hitler during World War II. He won't stop. He'll keep going. And the Russian disinformation campaign - I just look at my social media and the responses I've gotten to my social media. I see so many Russian bots and so much disinformation being sent in response. I can - it's - you can only imagine what it's like in Ukraine itself, as well as in our country as well. And some of the members of Congress - you know, Marjorie Taylor Greene and the like - are using Russian talk points in the things that they're saying in trying to block this aid.

FADEL: Now, you mentioned Marjorie Taylor Greene, and she and some other Trump-aligned members of the Republican Party are against House Speaker Mike Johnson planning to bring forward his own aid package. With his job possibly on the line from his own allies, is there incentive for Republicans to work with Democrats right now on this issue?

SUOZZI: I believe - you know, we can't group all the Republicans together. There are a lot of Republicans that want to support Ukraine and do what was the right thing morally, financially, strategically. It's just some of these extremists, these nuts that - these jokers that are trying to block this aid. It doesn't make any sense from any perspective whatsoever. And we have got to work together. And I've said clearly, if they try to kick Speaker Johnson out for doing his job by bringing this to the floor where there is a large majority of support, over 300 members of Congress easily that would support this, I'll vote to keep him as speaker just as a sign of good faith.

FADEL: Would others do the same as you? I mean, are Democrats willing to shield him?

SUOZZI: I think some are on this issue. I'm willing to do it. You know, if they try to knock him out for doing the budget, I said I would support him to stay. I mean, I don't support his issues. I don't agree with him on so many different things. But this - we cannot let this group of radical extremists that don't know what they're talking about, have no sense of history have control of our government. And we have to say the emperor has no clothes here.

FADEL: Right. And just to be clear, Georgia Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene has threatened to call for a vote to oust Johnson. And that's what you're talking about when you say shielding him. Now, I do want to quickly ask, some voters do say, look - we want the government to stop focusing on wars abroad and spend money at home on immigration and schools, infrastructure. What do you say to them?

SUOZZI: We have to do both. We have to recognize that this is - this will cost us much more in the long run if Putin gets his way. It will cost us much more financially, morally and strategically. And there are other places that he will go. It makes no sense not to protect Ukraine. We have to stop Putin. China is watching. We can't give Putin access to this grain and the Black Sea. There's so many reasons we need to support Ukraine.

FADEL: Congressman Tom Suozzi is a Democratic representative from New York. Thank you.

SUOZZI: Thank you so much, Leila.

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Can’t Find Eclipse Glasses? Here’s What to Do.

You can watch a projection of the eclipse using some common household items.

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Two people kneel near an open cardboard box that they’ve fashioned into a projector for viewing an eclipse.

By Katrina Miller

Follow our live updates on the total solar eclipse .

Reliable paper-framed glasses are by far the most popular option for safely watching the total solar eclipse on Monday. But they’ve gotten more difficult to find in some places ahead of the event.

If you’ve checked everywhere — your local planetarium, public library and even online — fear not: There is still a way to watch the eclipse safely, using items around the house. Here are a few options.

Use your hands

Palms up, position one hand over the other at a 90-degree angle. Open your fingers slightly in a waffle pattern, and allow sunlight to stream through the spaces onto the ground, or another surface. During the eclipse, you will see a projection of the moon obscuring the surface of the sun.

This method works with anything with holes, such as a straw hat, a strainer, a cheese grater or even a perforated spoon. You will also notice this effect when light from the partially eclipsed sun streams through leaves on a tree.

Set up a cardstock screen

For this option, you need a couple of white index cards or two sheets of cardstock paper. First, punch a small hole in the middle of one of the cards using a thumbtack or a pin.

Then, facing away from the sun, allow light to stream through this pinhole. Position the second card underneath to function as a screen. Adjust the spacing between the two cards to make the projection of the sun larger or smaller.

Make a box projector

If you’re up for a bit of crafting, you can make a more sophisticated pinhole projector . Start with a cardboard box — empty cereal boxes are often used, but you can use a larger box, too. You’ll also need scissors, white paper, tape, aluminum foil and a pin or thumbtack.

Cut the piece of paper to fit the inside bottom of the cardboard box to act as a screen. Use tape to hold it in place.

On the top of the box, cut two rectangular holes on either side. (The middle should be left intact — you can use tape to secure this if needed.)

Tape a piece of aluminum foil over one of the rectangular cutouts. Punch a tiny hole in the middle of the foil with the tack or pin. The other cutout will serve as a view hole.

With your back to the sun, position the foil side of the box over your shoulder, letting light stream through the pinhole. An image of the sun will project onto the screen at the bottom of the box, which you can see through the view hole. A bigger box will create a bigger image.

Enjoy the show through any of these makeshift pinholes. And remember, during totality, you can view the sun directly with your naked eye. But you should stop looking at the sun as soon as it reappears.

Katrina Miller is a science reporting fellow for The Times. She recently earned her Ph.D. in particle physics from the University of Chicago. More about Katrina Miller

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