First Fridays: Preserving our Past, Discovering the Archives

First Fridays: Preserving our Past, Discovering the Archives
Friday, Mar. 7, 2025
10 – 11am
$20 per person
At the Archives and Haybarn, check in begins 15 minutes prior. 

Step into the past with Planting Fields Foundation and explore the fascinating world of the Coe family through their personal letters, telegrams, and photographs. Unearth the rich history of this iconic site as you delve into the Foundation’s exclusive archives and see how primary source documents bring its story to life!

On this captivating tour, you’ll not only gain a deeper understanding of the Coe family’s legacy but also learn the art of preserving your own treasured mementos. From photographs to documents and textiles, you’ll walk away with valuable tips and techniques for safeguarding your personal history for future generations. 

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 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. If you have any concerns, please contact us at kcheshire@plantingfields.org