First Day Hike

10:00-11:00am Channel 19th century artist Frederic Church’s taste for exploration during a special pup-friendly hike of the winter landscape at Olana State Historic Site. Learn more about Olana’s special winter exhibition, Frederic Church & The Business of Art. All dogs must be kept on a 6-foot leash. Olana and the site is a carry in, carry out facility. Begins at the Wagon House Education Center at the historic farm complex at the bottom of the site and covers about 1 mile with an uphill portion; please wear weather-appropriate apparel and comfortable footwear. Hot beverages (coffee, tea, and hot chocolate) and sketching materials will be provided in the Wagon House Education Center. FREE, registration required. 1:00 - 3:00pm Celebrate the New Year by exploring expansive views at Olana State Historic Site! Channel 19th century artist Frederic Church’s taste for exploration during this special hike of the winter landscape and learn more about Olana’s special winter exhibition, Spectacle: Frederic Church & The Business of Art Participate in free, drop-in sketching in the Wagon House Education Center from 1-3pm and learn more about Frederic Church’s home. This drop-in artmaking program is open to all ages and skill levels; all materials and warm beverages provided.