Summertime for the Victorians
- Presented By: 1890 House Museum
- Dates: 6/14/2025, 6/15/2025
- Location: The 1890 House Museum
- Address: 37 Tompkins St, Cortland, NY 13045
- Phone: (607) 756-7551
- Time: 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM
- Price: Varies
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Guests will enjoy a guided tour with visual and audio representations of summertime in the late Victorian era. The Wickwire family enjoyed their summers. The boys would be home for the summer and enjoyed local music, playing polo and the tennis court that was in their backyard. The neighbor kids knew the Wickwire house was the place to be. Chester Wickwire also hosted day trips for his employees to places like Little York lake via the local trolley. Victorians took pride in their gardens. Guests will be able to view a nostalgic display showcasing the history of some of the grand houses in CNY and their garden designs. Tours will conclude in the newly refurbished Carriage Barn with a refreshment of lemonade and cookies. Adults- $15 Seniors (65+) - $12 Military (Must show valid ID) $10 Students (Must show valid ID) - $10 Children (6 -18) - $5 Children (5 and under) - Free. Must be accompanied by an adult.
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