"A special program series at the early 19th century mansion is tied to the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen's birth. Take a deep dive into country house architecture in suitably impressive surroundings at Boscobel House and Gardens in Garrison, N.Y. Originally built between 1804 and 1808, Boscobel is one of the country's premier examples of Federal architecture. The property spans over 60 acres with woodland trails, garden paths, and dramatic views of the Hudson River."
"You can soak in the picturesque atmosphere and increase your depth of knowledge with an upcoming talk, " Country House Culture: Architecture in the age of Jane Austen, " this March. The illustrated lecture by Executive Director and Curator Jennifer Carlquist is one program in a larger series of events at the historic property marking the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen's birth."
"While the noted author was born in England in December of 1775 and never travelled to the U.S., Carlquist will explore the houses that would have been part of Austen's world and how the country houses of the period influenced American architecture. For movie buffs, the talk will touch on historic properties that have been used in film adaptations. The lecture takes place on Sunday, March 15 from 2 to 3 p.m. The event is free, but registration is required."
Boscobel House and Gardens in Garrison, N.Y., is a premier example of Federal architecture on more than 60 acres with woodland trails, garden paths, and Hudson River views. A program series tied to Jane Austen's 250th anniversary includes an illustrated lecture, "Country House Culture: Architecture in the age of Jane Austen," by Executive Director and Curator Jennifer Carlquist on Sunday, March 15 from 2 to 3 p.m.; the lecture is free with required registration. The lecture will examine houses from Austen's world and their influence on American architecture and will note properties used in film adaptations. Other events include an 18th- and early 19th-century concert on the museum's 1815 square piano, a magic lantern show for all ages, and guided winter tours that allow visitors to see ongoing restoration after a ceiling collapse in April 2024 forced emergency repairs and a temporary closure.
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