General News

General Skene Manor news and updates


Skene Manor Opening for 2015 Season

Skene Manor Front Entrance

Skene Manor is pleased to announce we will be open for the 2015 Season on Friday, April 17th, 12 pm–4 pm. Our volunteers have been very busy getting ready and are looking forward to greeting visitors!

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Quilt Raffle 2014

Skene Manor Quilt, 2014

This beautiful, queen-sized quilt is being raffled and there are only a small number of tickets left. It was made, quilted, and donated by Jean Mead and is a one of a kind! Only 300 tickets will be sold. $5 per chance.

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New Historical Plaque

Skene Manor Historical Plaque: Skene Manor placed on National Register in 1974

We are so pleased to display a new plaque in front of Skene Manor commemorating the year it was placed on the National Register of Historic Places.

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Skene Manor Opening for 2014 Season

Skene Manor Tea Room, 2014

Skene Manor volunteers have been busy getting ready for opening day! Next Friday, April 18th from 12 pm–4 pm. The Tea Room is all set for your visit!

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Quilt Raffle 2013

Skene Manor Quilt, 2013

Skene Manor is having a Quilt Raffle. Tickets are $5 each for this beautiful hand-stitched, queen-size quilt. The drawing will be at Skene Manor’s yearly Basket Party.

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Skene Manor Opening for 2013 Season

Tea Room, Skene Manor, Whitehall, New York

Our volunteers have been busy and it’s only one week until Skene Manor opens for the 2013 season on Friday, April 19th, 12 pm–4 pm.

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Newel Post

Newel Post by sculptor Auguste Moreau

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This winter a beautiful newel post by sculptor Auguste Moreau was added to the post at the bottom of the grand staircase at Skene Manor. It was created in the 1800’s and was originally a gas lamp.

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Potter’s Purse

Skene Manor, 8 Potters Terrace, Whitehall, New York 12887

Openings for Potter’s Purse are now available. Only 300 tickets are available at $5 each. The winners are picked at the regular monthly membership meeting.

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Skene Manor Opening for 2012 Season

Tea Room, Skene Manor, Whitehall, New York

The Skene Manor reopens this weekend. The Tea Room will be open for lunch and free tours are available. We look forward to seeing you there!

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Santa and Mrs. Claus Visit

Santa and Mrs. Claus, December 10, 2011

Santa and Mrs. Claus today at the Manor with Bella and Xavier. Thanks to all who stopped in today! See you in April.

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