​​​​Outdoor historic walking tours are taking place!

Scroll down for dates, times, and details on how to register.

Please note:

While we love our four-legged visitors, we do not permit pets on our outdoor walking tours as we cannot predict attendees' potential allergies or comfort level with animals. This is for the safety and enjoyment of all those taking our tours. 

​Thank you for your cooperation!
Grounds & Gardens of Ringwood Manor

Saturdays & Sundays

October 2nd, 3rd, 9th, 10th, 15th, 16th, 22nd, 23rd, 30th, 31st

1:00pm all dates

Tour is FREE! 
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Advanced registration highly recommended; tours limited to 20 registrants
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Did you ever wonder what all that “stuff” is  placed around the grounds at Ringwood Manor?  What about all those other buildings on the property? What were they used for? If you have ever been curious about the estate at Ringwood Manor, this tour is for you! These 2 hour guided walking tours will take visitors around the main property at Ringwood Manor, discussing the historic objects, the planned gardens and landscape features, and the out-buildings. Historic photographs of the property will also be shown.


Steady rain cancels. 

Advanced registration highly recommended. Walkups permitted only if space allows. 
Highlights Around the House

Saturdays & Sundays

No October dates available

2:30pm all dates

Tour is FREE! ​

Advanced registration highly recommended; tours limited to 20 registrants
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Want to learn about some of the historic objects around the Manor, but don't have the time for the full Grounds & Garden Tour? Or have you always wondered about those large pieces on the front and back lawns of Ringwood Manor? This shorter version of the Grounds & Garden tour only takes 1 hour and will take visitors around the immediate vicinity of Ringwood Manor, discussing the historic objects on the front lawn, the architecture of the Manor, and the Italian sunken garden behind the building. Historic photographs of the property will also be shown.

Steady rain cancels.

*Please note: there is much content overlap between the Grounds & Garden tour and the Highlights Around the House tour. The Highlights tour is simply a shorter version of the Grounds & Garden tour for individuals who may not want to attend or are unable to walk for 2 hours.


Advanced registration highly recommended. Walkups permitted only if space allows. 
The Historic Cemetery at Ringwood Manor

Saturdays & Sundays

No October dates available

1:00 pm all dates 

Tour is FREE! ​

Advanced registration highly recommended; tours limited to 20 registrants
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The historic cemetery at Ringwood Manor is often a source of intrigue to our visitors. Who are these people whose final resting place is Ringwood? This guided outdoor walking tour will take visitors to the cemetery and will discuss why the cemetery exists, the various individuals buried on the property, and headstone carving and symbolism. This is a 1 hour walking tour and participants should be prepared to walk or stand for that time, sometimes over uneven ground. Comfortable and supportive shoes are recommended.

Steady rain will cancel.
 
Advanced registration highly recommended. Walkups permitted only if space allows.  
 Running the Estate

Saturdays & Sundays

No October dates available

1:00pm all dates  

Tour is FREE! ​

Advanced registration highly recommended; tours limited to 20 registrants
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The employees of Ringwood Manor were the backbone of the estate. Staff positions included not only the household servants, but dozens of people who worked on the property to keep the 22,000 acre estate running. This 1 hour walking tour will explore the numerous paid positions like dairy maids, farmers, coachmen, and of course iron workers. Details about known employees will be shared along with vintage images.  

Steady rain will cancel.
 
Advanced registration highly recommended. Walkups permitted only if space allows.