Join Ringwood Manor historian, Sue Shutte, as she hand-picks 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 a half hours and cost $15 per person. These tours are strictly limited to 20 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 a half hours and cost $15 per person. These tours are strictly limited to 20 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.
Our 2019 Tour Topics & Dates are posted below!
Additional Tours will be added throughout the year!
Drama, Scandals & Untold Stories
Sunday, April 14th
10:30 am
&
1:30 pm- FULL
The first “hand-pick” of 2019 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.
10:30 am
&
1:30 pm- FULL
The first “hand-pick” of 2019 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.
Nooks, Closets & Hidden Spaces
Saturday, April 27th
10:30 am - FULL
&
1:30 pm - FULL
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.
10:30 am - FULL
&
1:30 pm - FULL
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.
Love, Marriage, & Friendships
New topic for 2019!
Sunday, May 12th (Mother's Day)
1:30pm
Spring is in the air, and so is love! Come hear about the various relationships of the historic figures from Ringwood Manor. From marriages of practicality, to romance & love, lifelong friendships, and even courting rituals of the time!
Advanced registration is required. Please see information at the top of the page for directions on how to register.
Sunday, May 12th (Mother's Day)
1:30pm
Spring is in the air, and so is love! Come hear about the various relationships of the historic figures from Ringwood Manor. From marriages of practicality, to romance & love, lifelong friendships, and even courting rituals of the time!
Advanced registration is required. Please see information at the top of the page for directions on how to register.
The Ringwood Manor Cemetery
Saturday, May 25th
1:30 pm - FULL
This outdoor walking tour will take visitors to the historic cemetery at Manor will discuss why the cemetery exists, the various individuals buried on the property, and headstone carving and symbolism. This is a walking tour and participants should be prepared to walk or stand for an hour, sometimes over uneven ground. Comfortable and supportive shoes are recommended. Steady rain will cancel.
Advanced registration is required. Please see information at the top of the page for directions on how to register.
1:30 pm - FULL
This outdoor walking tour will take visitors to the historic cemetery at Manor will discuss why the cemetery exists, the various individuals buried on the property, and headstone carving and symbolism. This is a walking tour and participants should be prepared to walk or stand for an hour, sometimes over uneven ground. Comfortable and supportive shoes are recommended. Steady rain will cancel.
Advanced registration is required. Please see information at the top of the page for directions on how to register.
The Architecture of Ringwood Manor
Sunday, June 23rd
1:30 pm
Robert Erskine called it “the most awkward piece of architecture,” while a visitor in 1880 said it was “one of the finest country residences in the United States.” Ringwood Manor is well-known for its distinct exterior look and rambling interior spaces. Find out how the structure grew and changed over more than 100 years, the architects and craftsmen involved, and the quirks of the building.
Advanced registration is required. Please see information at the top of the page for directions on how to register.
1:30 pm
Robert Erskine called it “the most awkward piece of architecture,” while a visitor in 1880 said it was “one of the finest country residences in the United States.” Ringwood Manor is well-known for its distinct exterior look and rambling interior spaces. Find out how the structure grew and changed over more than 100 years, the architects and craftsmen involved, and the quirks of the building.
Advanced registration is required. Please see information at the top of the page for directions on how to register.
Pranks & Practical Jokes
New topic for 2019!
Saturday, July 20th- CANCELED
1:30 pm
Due to the excessive heat forecast for July 20th, this tour has be canceled. It will be rescheduled for the fall. Our apologies for the inconvenience. Seen and not heard? Not those silly Hewitt kids! The children were known for their practical jokes, improvised fun, and the trouble they caused. With stories taken directly from Edward Ringwood Hewitt’s memoir, this tour will have you laughing out loud!
Advanced registration is required. Please see information at the top of the page for directions on how to register.
Saturday, July 20th- CANCELED
1:30 pm
Due to the excessive heat forecast for July 20th, this tour has be canceled. It will be rescheduled for the fall. Our apologies for the inconvenience. Seen and not heard? Not those silly Hewitt kids! The children were known for their practical jokes, improvised fun, and the trouble they caused. With stories taken directly from Edward Ringwood Hewitt’s memoir, this tour will have you laughing out loud!
Advanced registration is required. Please see information at the top of the page for directions on how to register.
A Servant's Life at Ringwood Manor
Sunday, July 28th
1:30 pm
Ever wonder what life was like for a servant or employee living and working at Ringwood Manor? This tour will give you a glimpse into their lives and daily routines. Note: participants should be able to climb three flights of stairs.
Advanced registration is required. Please see information at the top of the page for directions on how to register.
Love, Marriage, & Friendships
New topic for 2019!
Saturday, August 17th
1:30pm
Spring is in the air, and so is love! Come hear about the various relationships of the historic figures from Ringwood Manor. From marriages of practicality, to romance & love, lifelong friendships, and even courting rituals of the time!
Advanced registration is required. Please see information at the top of the page for directions on how to register.
Saturday, August 17th
1:30pm
Spring is in the air, and so is love! Come hear about the various relationships of the historic figures from Ringwood Manor. From marriages of practicality, to romance & love, lifelong friendships, and even courting rituals of the time!
Advanced registration is required. Please see information at the top of the page for directions on how to register.
Nooks, Closets & Hidden Spaces
Sunday, August 25th
1:30 pm
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.
The Architecture of Ringwood Manor
Saturday, September 21st
1:30 pm
Robert Erskine called it “the most awkward piece of architecture,” while a visitor in 1880 said it was “one of the finest country residences in the United States.” Ringwood Manor is well-known for its distinct exterior look and rambling interior spaces. Find out how the structure grew and changed over more than 100 years, the architects and craftsmen involved, and the quirks of the building.
Advanced registration is required. Please see information at the top of the page for directions on how to register.
1:30 pm
Robert Erskine called it “the most awkward piece of architecture,” while a visitor in 1880 said it was “one of the finest country residences in the United States.” Ringwood Manor is well-known for its distinct exterior look and rambling interior spaces. Find out how the structure grew and changed over more than 100 years, the architects and craftsmen involved, and the quirks of the building.
Advanced registration is required. Please see information at the top of the page for directions on how to register.
Pranks & Practical Jokes
New topic for 2019!
Sunday, September 29th
1:30 pm
Seen and not heard? Not those silly Hewitt kids! The children were known for their practical jokes, improvised fun, and the trouble they caused. With stories taken directly from Edward Ringwood Hewitt’s memoir, this tour will have you laughing out loud!
Advanced registration is required. Please see information at the top of the page for directions on how to register.
Sunday, September 29th
1:30 pm
Seen and not heard? Not those silly Hewitt kids! The children were known for their practical jokes, improvised fun, and the trouble they caused. With stories taken directly from Edward Ringwood Hewitt’s memoir, this tour will have you laughing out loud!
Advanced registration is required. Please see information at the top of the page for directions on how to register.
A Servant's Life at Ringwood Manor
Saturday, October 12th
1:30 pm
Ever wonder what life was like for a servant or employee living and working at Ringwood Manor? This tour will give you a glimpse into their lives and daily routines. Note: participants should be able to climb three flights of stairs.
Advanced registration is required. Please see information at the top of the page for directions on how to register.
1:30 pm
Ever wonder what life was like for a servant or employee living and working at Ringwood Manor? This tour will give you a glimpse into their lives and daily routines. Note: participants should be able to climb three flights of stairs.
Advanced registration is required. Please see information at the top of the page for directions on how to register.
The Ringwood Manor Cemetery
CANCELED- Sunday, October 27th
1:30 pm
Due to rain, the Historian Hand-Pick tour of the historic cemetery has been cancelled. Our apologies for the inconvenience. This outdoor walking tour will take visitors to the historic cemetery at Manor will discuss why the cemetery exists, the various individuals buried on the property, and headstone carving and symbolism. This is a walking tour and participants should be prepared to walk or stand for an hour, sometimes over uneven ground. Comfortable and supportive shoes are recommended. Steady rain will cancel.
Advanced registration is required. Please see information at the top of the page for directions on how to register.
1:30 pm
Due to rain, the Historian Hand-Pick tour of the historic cemetery has been cancelled. Our apologies for the inconvenience. This outdoor walking tour will take visitors to the historic cemetery at Manor will discuss why the cemetery exists, the various individuals buried on the property, and headstone carving and symbolism. This is a walking tour and participants should be prepared to walk or stand for an hour, sometimes over uneven ground. Comfortable and supportive shoes are recommended. Steady rain will cancel.
Advanced registration is required. Please see information at the top of the page for directions on how to register.
Drama, Scandals & Untold Stories
Sunday, November 3rd
1:30 pm
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.
1:30 pm
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.