First Fridays: Through Stained Glass

First Fridays: Through Stained Glass
Friday, Mar. 6, 2025
10 – 11:30am
$25 per person
Beginning at the Main House, check in begins 15 minutes prior. 

Explore the extensive collection of medieval and renaissance stained glass at Planting Fields!

During this walk and workshop for adults, participants will discover the travels and stories of a few of the forty-plus stained-glass panes that illuminate the historic house-museum, the Main House. Guests will be guided by Planting Fields Foundation’s Collections and Exhibitions Manager, Emily Leger, and Michael D. Coe Archivist, Marie Penny, and will have the opportunity to view the Corpus Vitrearum, an International scholarly compilation of historic glass windows. They will also make their very own faux stained glass to bring home and enjoy! 

More about First Fridays
This monthly series dives into the various themes that make up Planting Fields, with exclusive behind-the-scenes walking tours and workshops led by Planting Fields Foundation and New York State Parks staff, who are experts in their respective fields. From wellness and Olmsted landscape features to the life-stories of Coe family members and their unchallenged spectacular horticultural, historic and personal collections, participants of this series will see this site with a new lens. Each month a new theme is explored with at least one staff expert serving as your guide. This series will take place on the first Friday of each month.

For any additional information and questions, please contact Kayla Cheshire, Communications and Marketing Manager at kcheshire@plantingfields.org

All ticket sales final. Outside tours will continue in the case of light rain. Should weather become inclement, tour participants will be notified and the tour will be rescheduled. 

48 Hour Cancellation Policy: Should you need to cancel; you will be credited the amount towards a future 2026 First Friday event. 

By registering for this event, you consent to Planting Fields Foundation photographing and filming during the event. These images may be used for promotional purposes, including social media, on our website, newsletters, grant requests, reports. As it may not be feasible to identify individuals who may wish to opt out, your registration implies your consent to be photographed. By registering for this event, you are also you are agreeing to receive pre-registration emails, e-newsletters, and other communications from Planting Fields Foundation. If you have any concerns, please contact Kayla at kcheshire@plantingfields.org