Join one of Ringwood Manor's senior historians as they hand-pick an exclusive tour with a special focus. Learn in-depth information about the historic figures of the property, the collections, the structures, and more! These tours are intended for visitors who have already gone on the regularly offered guided tours of the Manor, but want to deepen their understanding of the history of the site. If you have not attend our regular, interior guided tour, we highly recommend you do so before signing up for the Historian Hand-Pick tours. Please click here for information on our regular tours.
Historian Hand-Picks last approximately 1 and 1/2 hours and cost $20 per person. These tours are strictly limited to 15 people. We do not recommend these tours for children due to the length of time of the tours.
Advanced registration is required. Please email RingwoodManorTours@gmail.com with your name, the tour you are interested in, and the number of people planning on attending. You will be sent a confirmation email to verify your registration. Please note: Ringwood Manor is closed on Mondays & Tuesdays, and before 9am and after 4:30pm on all other days. Should you email when the site is not staffed, you will receive an email when they return during regular work hours. All emails are answered in the order they are received.
Is a tour listed below as already being fully registered? Send us an email anyway! We keep waiting lists for cancellations and will reach out if there is an opening.
Registrants must arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the schedule tour time to check-in and pay at the Ringwood Manor office. If registrants have not arrived 5 minutes prior to the scheduled tour time, staff reserves the right to sell tickets to others wanting to attend.
Historian Hand-Picks last approximately 1 and 1/2 hours and cost $20 per person. These tours are strictly limited to 15 people. We do not recommend these tours for children due to the length of time of the tours.
Advanced registration is required. Please email RingwoodManorTours@gmail.com with your name, the tour you are interested in, and the number of people planning on attending. You will be sent a confirmation email to verify your registration. Please note: Ringwood Manor is closed on Mondays & Tuesdays, and before 9am and after 4:30pm on all other days. Should you email when the site is not staffed, you will receive an email when they return during regular work hours. All emails are answered in the order they are received.
Is a tour listed below as already being fully registered? Send us an email anyway! We keep waiting lists for cancellations and will reach out if there is an opening.
Registrants must arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the schedule tour time to check-in and pay at the Ringwood Manor office. If registrants have not arrived 5 minutes prior to the scheduled tour time, staff reserves the right to sell tickets to others wanting to attend.
Drama, Scandals & Untold Stories
Saturday, June 11th
10:30am tour & 1:30pm tour
$20 per person
This “hand-pick” is all about the uncomfortable and not-so-pleasant history of Ringwood Manor and its various historic figures from the past 250 years. Starting in 1765 and running through the early 20th century, everything from gossip people whispered about behind closed doors to sensational courtroom dramas that were splashed across newspapers nationwide will be discussed.
Advanced registration is required.
Please see information at the top of the page for directions on how to register before clicking the button below.
10:30am tour & 1:30pm tour
$20 per person
This “hand-pick” is all about the uncomfortable and not-so-pleasant history of Ringwood Manor and its various historic figures from the past 250 years. Starting in 1765 and running through the early 20th century, everything from gossip people whispered about behind closed doors to sensational courtroom dramas that were splashed across newspapers nationwide will be discussed.
Advanced registration is required.
Please see information at the top of the page for directions on how to register before clicking the button below.
Nooks, Closets, & Hidden Spaces
Sunday, July 17th
10:30am tour
$20 per person
Ever wonder, "Is there anything inside those closets, furniture, and behind closed doors?" This tour let's you discover the nooks, compartments, closets, & passages within Ringwood Manor! This includes exploring the furnishings, opening up doors & drawers to discover what’s inside!
Advanced registration is required
Please see information at the top of the page for directions on how to register before clicking the button below.
10:30am tour
$20 per person
Ever wonder, "Is there anything inside those closets, furniture, and behind closed doors?" This tour let's you discover the nooks, compartments, closets, & passages within Ringwood Manor! This includes exploring the furnishings, opening up doors & drawers to discover what’s inside!
Advanced registration is required
Please see information at the top of the page for directions on how to register before clicking the button below.