Tour Skylands Manor At N.J. Botantical Garden Sunday

Tours of the historic Skylands Manor at the New Jersey State Botanical Garden in Ringwood are Sunday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Skylands Manor, a Tudor Revival mansion, was constructed in the early 20th century for Clarence McKenzie Lewis by renowned architect John Russell Pope. Pope also designed many outstanding public buildings, including the Jefferson Memorial and National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C.

Suggested donations for the tour are $7 for adults, $5 for senior citizens and students 13 to 18 years old. Children 6 and younger will be admitted free.

The non-profit NJBG/Skylands Association works with the state to preserve the gardens.

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Photo: the historic Skylands Manor at the New Jersey State Botanical Garden