A Gilded Age Christmas

Take a trip to the Vanderbilt Mansion and FDR Hyde Park for a holiday lunch on Sunday, December 5. The East Granby Parks and Rec Department's guided tour of this gorgeous mansion features Christmas with the Vanderbilt's during the Gilded Age. No expense is spared with fabulous decorations, elegant art and sumptuous displays. Cornelius Vanderbilt was the tenth wealthiest person in America in
the 1800's. There will also have a guided tour of FDR's elegant home in Hyde Park. It remains as it was when he lived there. The Roosevelt tradition was to decorate their dining room and living rooms with all the gifts and decorations made for family members. Brunch will be at
the elegant Shadows on the Hudson.

The cost for this trip is $76.

All registrations and payment for programs must be received
in advance. No phone registration. Payment for programs must
accompany registration form. Please make your checks
payable to East Granby Parks & Recreation. There is a $5.00
non-resident fee for anyone residing outside of East Granby
and registering for a program (excluding bus trips). A $25.00
fine is charged for returned checks.

East Granby's policy on refunds is to issue these only for medical
reasons or canceled programs. A doctor's note is required for a
medical refund.  Cancellations will be announced on the following radio and TV stations:
WTIC-1080, WFSB- TV3, or cal1 860 -653-7660 for a
recorded announcement.

Recreation office hours are Monday – Thursday, 8:00am - 4:00pm.

Reservations for trips are accepted by phone. Payment is due
within 7 days of reservation to guarantee a seat and will be
accepted on a first paid, first served basis.

Town hall's phone number is 860-653-2576.