The Armour-Stiner Octagon House

This year, the Armour-Stiner Octagon House in Irvington, New York will commemorate the 250th Anniversary of The United States with a special guided tour: The Octagon House: 1876 Centennial Tour.
Tours cost $34 and run at 11:30, 1:00, 2:30 PM and 4:00 PM.
100 years before it became a wealthy New York City suburb, Westchester County was once a lawless “neutral ground” during the height of the American Revolution. In this one-hour guided tour, visitors will hear a brief history of the 18th Century Odell Farm where The Octagon House now stands.
As we enter the Octagon House, guests experience how New Yorkers of The Gilded Age once celebrated the Nation’s Centennial of 1876. On display throughout the house will be a delightful collection of antique Centennial souvenirs &amp; ephemera. This was a time of great entrepreneurial innovation, design and manufacturing. The Centennial Exhibition in Philadelphia was a magnificent display or wares by the finest manufacturers of the era.
Visitors will enjoy the ornate interior of The Octagon House, which is decorated with antique lighting, furniture, &amp; objects – many of which appeared at the 1876 Centennial Exhibition.
PLEASE NOTE
The Octagon House is a privately owned home and active residence. All visitors to the property must purchase tickets and tour with a guide. Tours are recommended for ages 7+ and include three flights of stairs, and are therefore not suitable for wheelchair users, those with limited mobility, or those who struggle to stand for extended periods of time.”
For more information please visit our website at&nbsp;<a href="https://armourstiner.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">armourstiner.com</a>

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The Octagon House: 1876 Centennial Tour

This year, the Armour-Stiner Octagon House in Irvington, New York will commemorate the 250th Anniversary of The United States...

This year, the Armour-Stiner Octagon House in Irvington, New York will commemorate the 250th Anniversary of The United States with a special guided tour: The Octagon House: 1876 Centennial Tour.
Tours cost $34 and run at 10:00, 11:30, 1:00, 2:30 PM and 4:00 PM.
100 years before it became a wealthy New York City suburb, Westchester County was once a lawless “neutral ground” during the height of the American Revolution. In this one-hour guided tour, visitors will hear a brief history of the 18th Century Odell Farm where The Octagon House now stands.
As we enter the Octagon House, guests experience how New Yorkers of The Gilded Age once celebrated the Nation’s Centennial of 1876. On display throughout the house will be a delightful collection of antique Centennial souvenirs &amp; ephemera. This was a time of great entrepreneurial innovation, design and manufacturing. The Centennial Exhibition in Philadelphia was a magnificent display or wares by the finest manufacturers of the era.
Visitors will enjoy the ornate interior of The Octagon House, which is decorated with antique lighting, furniture, &amp; objects – many of which appeared at the 1876 Centennial Exhibition.
PLEASE NOTE
The Octagon House is a privately owned home and active residence. All visitors to the property must purchase tickets and tour with a guide. Tours are recommended for ages 7+ and include three flights of stairs, and are therefore not suitable for wheelchair users, those with limited mobility, or those who struggle to stand for extended periods of time.”
For more information please visit our website at&nbsp;<a href="https://armourstiner.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">armourstiner.com</a>

Step back into the 1870s at the Armour–Stiner Octagon House in Irvington, New York, for a once-in-a-lifetime celebration honoring the nation’s Semiquincentennial in 2026.
Set against the extraordinary backdrop of this 1872 National Historic Landmark, the 1876 Centennial Garden Party transports guests to the moment when Americans marked the 100th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
Located just 45 minutes north of New York City, this fete will feature period lawn games, live music, Victorian-era historic interpreters, Centennial artifacts, and 1876 inspired food and drink. Period costume is welcome (but not required) to join in the spirit of the celebration.
This event runs from 4:00-7:00. 
As part of the event, guests will also enjoy a self-guided visit through two interior floors of the house. A special highlight of the afternoon will be 1876-themed storytelling by Jonathan Kruk, bringing the spirit of the Centennial vividly to life. 
Guests may stroll along the veranda, explore the octagonal Foxglove Garden,and encounter a variety of delightful surprises throughout the afternoon, including a sleight-of-hand magician and a silhouette artist cutting keepsake portraits by hand. Featured performers will include historical interpreters portraying George and Martha Washington and Benjamin Franklin.
Enjoy historically inspired light fare by Horsefeathers of Tarrytown while observing a game of Victorian croquet. The event will also include cold beverages, including two complimentary wine and beer drink tickets.
Cannot attend the Garden Party? This special event is the culmination of “The Octagon House: 1876 Centennial Tour,” a one-hour guided tour currently on view through September 20.
Proceeds will support the ongoing preservation of the Armour–Stiner Octagon House.
<h2>What's included</h2>
🎟 Tickets: $150 per person
✔️ Trolley transportation to and from convenient off-site parking
✖️ No on-site parking day of event
✔️ Self-guided tour of two floors of the Octagon House
✔️ Inspired light fare by Horsefeathers of Tarrytown
✔️ Cold beverages including two complimentary beer and wine tickets 🍻
✔️ Live music 🎶
✔️ Master Storyteller Jonathan Kruk
✔️ Historic interpretations of George and Martha Washington, among others
✔️ Croquet, sleight-of-hand magic, silhouette art, and more!
✔️ Period costumes welcome
⚡ Limited spots available—secure your ticket now!
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<h2>Highlights</h2>
Exclusive access to 3.5 acres of verdant landscape featuring The Foxglove Garden, The Restored Lord &amp; Burnham Greenhouse, and the 360 degree veranda, which includes peak summertime views of the untouched 19th century landscape!Check in details&nbsp;Remote parking will be located at the Irvington Metro Station. A ten-minute trolley shuttle will bring guests to and from the event. Ride share, and walking along The Old Croton Aqueduct are also encouraged.

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Step back into the 1870s at the Armour–Stiner Octagon House in Irvington, New York, for a once-in-a-lifetime celebration...

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