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The Grey Towers Legacy Information and Calendar of Events The Grey Towers Legacy Information and Calendar of Events Volume 13, Issue 1 USDA Forest Service 2010 successfully applied for and received funding through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to make improvements at Grey Towers National Historic Site, Pinchot’s ancestral home. Throughout the year, you will see members of the Job Corps of America as well as local construction and landcape companies working here to improve the safety, security and historic preservation of the estate, which today serves as a center for Left: Gov. Pinchot economic recovery initiatives in the 1930s included paving the PA roads natural resources and works to keep “to get the farmer out of the mud.” the Pinchot legacy active and alive. Right: Funds will be used to bring the Allee back to how it looked in 1927, including replacing the Locust trees, which have reached the end of their natural life cycle. Some of the projects include: • Restore the historical landscape American Recovery and plantings along the Black Locust Reinvestment Act Funds Improve, Allee, leading up to the mansion. • Resurface the roads surrounding Invest in Grey Towers the Mansion. Pinchot Had History of Economic Recovery Initiatives • Upgrade electrical and HVAC systems. The year was 1931 and Gifford Pinchot was beginning his second term as • Restore stone walls throughout the Pennsylvania’s governor. The nation was in the midst of the Great Depression and property. Pennsylvania was hit hard. Gifford Pinchot was one of the most active governors to fight for unemployment relief. • Repaint much of the interior walls and exterior trim. Progressive and innovative, Pinchot knew he had to act quickly. He set up work • Repair several roofs on the camps throughout the state, which later became models for FDR’s Civilian property, and Conservation Corps. He advocated Federal economic relief for states and donated a quarter of his own gross salary for one year. He pushed for large reductions in • Install storm windows throughout utility rates. And perhaps his favorite, and most well-known accomplishment was the mansion. to build 20,000 miles of paved rural roads to “get the farmer out of the mud.” He put the men in the relief camps to work and the roads not only enabled farmers to get to their markets, but stimulated Pennsylvania’s economy into an upward spiral. Pinchot’s economic recovery initiatives were a success: Pennsylvania’s unemployment Please bear with us as we make rate decreased and the improvements he initiated had long-lasting and widespread these improvements. Minor and impact. Thousands were thankful and still today in Pennsylvania there are some temporary inconveniences with who refer to the “Pinchot Roads.” access and vehicular and pedestrian flow, aesthetics and some noise may Fast forward to 2010. Federal economic stimulus funds much like those that be apparent throughout the 2010 Pinchot advocated for in the 1930s are available in communities throughout the public season. nation. It is historically fitting that in Milford, PA, the US Forest Service has Page 2 of the American Museum of Natural Frequently Asked History in New York City. James had a strong conservation ethic and vision for Questions: the nation and both encouraged their son Gifford to pursue forestry as a career. What is Grey Towers? Amos Pinchot, Gifford’s brother, was his A 44-room French chateauesque mansion political confidante and advisor, a lawyer that was built in 1886 by James Pinchot. who helped found the American Civil Today it serves as an education and Liberties Union. Their sister Antoinette leadership development center for natural married a British diplomat and focused resources. Administered by the U.S. Forest her energies on social causes in Europe, Service, it was donated to the public in including running the American hospital 1963 by Dr. Gifford Bryce Pinchot to carry in France during WWI. on the legacy of his father, Gifford Pinchot, Were the gardens at Grey Towers eminent conservationist and two-term always so lavish? Pennsylvania governor. No. During James and Mary’s time, the What did Gifford Pinchot grounds included a large rose garden and accomplish? apple trees, but mostly was a working As founder and first chief of the U.S. Forest farm. It wasn’t until Gifford and his wife Service, Gifford Pinchot introduced and then Cornelia Bryce Pinchot moved to Grey take a hike on the trails. There are a number implemented the groundbreaking concept of Towers in the 1920s and 1930s that the of public programs planned throughout the conservation, or sustainable use of our natural gardens, under Cornelia’s planning and visitor season. School programs, conferences resources. An eminent conservationist, vision, began to take shape. Working and leadership development programs also he helped create the National Forest with landscape architects and designers, are held here. Cornelia added all the plantings and stone System, which today comprises over 190 Can I have my wedding or take features in the landscape, including the million acres. As two-term governor of wedding photos at Grey Towers? buildings. She and Gifford planted over Pennsylvania, Gifford, along with his wife As nice as the landscape is, it is not within 100 trees. Cornelia, made tremendous changes in the the scope of our mission to host weddings economic, social and political climate of Why can’t we see the upper floors or other private social functions. There are a the Commonwealth. of the mansion? few locations in the landscape outside of the Who were some of the other The second and third floors of the mansion historic corridor where we allow wedding Pinchots? have been renovated as an active conference photos, as long as they don’t interfere with center, in keeping with the original intent our primary functions and use. Use of these James and Mary Pinchot, Gifford’s parents, of the gift of Grey Towers from Dr. Gifford locations must be approved in advance. built the house in 1886. James, who grew Bryce Pinchot. He wanted to make sure up in Milford, was a wealthy businessman How do we get to the falls? Grey Towers continued to be a place where who made his fortune in wallpaper. As conservation discussions and dialogues The waterfalls are located on private property patrons of the arts, James and Mary were would continue to take place, just as they and the landowner no longer allows public supporters of the Hudson River School did when his father lived here. Check the access. of Painting, and James was co-founder calendar schedule to find out when a three- Is Grey Towers haunted? floor tour or an Open House is offered to There have been no documented sightings give visitors a look at those upper floors. of ghosts, though some claim to have “felt” Who can use the Conference a presence. It depends on your personal Center at Grey Towers? interpretation and beliefs. Any natural resource agencies, groups, Why isn’t there a dining room in associations and organizations that are the house? working on conservation or have as their Grey Towers served mainly as a summer mission natural resource conservation. home. Gifford and Cornelia Pinchot spent What can I do at Grey Towers? a lot of time outdoors. The outdoor dining Visitors are encouraged to join us on a table, also known as the Fingerbowl, served guided tour of the first floor of the mansion as their dining room and is the most popular and the grounds. Or, you can walk around feature in the landscape. the grounds, see the historic gardens or Page 3 Festival of Wood Promotes Goods From the Woods CONSERVATION August 7-8, 2010 LEARNING The Festival of Wood helps us recognize the many ways we use wood in our everyday lives and how sustainably managed forests can provide OPPORTUNITIES AT that wood today while ensuring forests for the future. GREY TOWERS The Festival of Wood is fast becoming Teachers: Plan a field trip or have an educational program that helps us visit your classroom thousands of people make the connection between a sustainable marketplace and Educators: Earn continuing sustainable management of the forests. education credit at one of our teacher Since 2004, we have successfully built workshops upon previous events while expanding the activities, programs and events to Natural Resource Professionals: help celebrate our natural and cultural Research, reflect or write using heritage of wood. Most events are free! the inspirational ambiance of Grey Towers. Forest Service detail Highlights of the 2010 Festival: opportunity (570-296-9630) or Unique wood crafts and art are Edgar Brannon Conservation Fellows Program (202-797-6580/ exhibited, sold and demonstrated. Some www.pinchot.org). examples include: wood furniture, pipe boxes, Shaker boxes, sawdust folk art, College Students: Check out our wooden snowflakes, wooden bowls, internship opportunities www.fs.fed. wood turning, fretwork and hand-carved us/gt/internships. sculpture. Co-sponsored by the Pocono Arts Council, the crafts component A celebration of Gifford Pinchot’s Graduate Students/Historians: illustrates how beautiful objects that we birthday, with free refreshments. Live and work at Grey Towers while use in our everyday lives are created from completing your research project. wood. All three floors of the historic Contact the Forest Service historian mansion are open for visitors both at [email protected] about the Children’s activities include games and days; a $4 fee is charged. Scholar in Residence program. toys using wood and wood products. A magician and musician will entertain The Festival of Wood is a collaborative YOU: Take a tour, attend a program, and educate children about the forest. project of the U.S. Forest Service at visit the estate grounds, participate Children can build bluebird nest boxes Grey Towers, Grey Towers Heritage in an event.
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