Easter Egg Hunt
April 4 l 11 am SHARP
Join the Hunt!
Hop on over at 11 a.m. for egg hunts, fun zones for all ages, and a special visit from the Easter Bunny! Don’t forget to bring your own basket. *FREE COMMUNITY EVENT!*
Film Festival:
#1 The Heiress 1949
May 23 l 7-9 pm
When a Woman Loves a Man . . . She Doesn't Want to Know the Truth About Him! Hollywood at Hyde Hall: The Heiress is first in our 2026 season's curated film festival. A naïve young woman falls for a handsome young man, her emotionally abusive father suspects is only a fortune hunter.
Charles Ives Concert
June 13 l 7-9 pm
A live performance of Ives' Second Piano Sonata, noted for its extremely dense writing and use of leitmotifs.
Film Festival:
#2 Magnificent Ambersons
1942
June 20 l 7-9 pm
The Magnificent Ambersons follows three generations of an American dynasty through shifting fortunes. As the second film in our series on the culture of wealth, it explores the rise and fall of great fortunes, romantic entanglements, and the struggle to sustain lavish lifestyles amid inevitable social change.
Hyde Hall Talks:
Mathew Thurlow
June 27 l 5-6:30 pm
Discover the significance of 19th-century furniture and decorative arts!
Join us at Hyde Hall on June 27, 2026, at 5:00 PM (ET) for a talk with Matthew Thurlow, Executive Director of The Decorative Arts Trust (Philadelphia, PA). Don’t miss this chance to explore history through design with a leading expert!
Gilded Age High Tea
June 28 l 3-5 pm
Immerse yourself in the high tea social ritual of the Gilded Age. Enjoy light refreshments and good company. Period costumes recommended!
Get Lit!
July 11 l 6:30-8:30 pm
Discover the history of lighting at Hyde Hall’s magnificent Dining Room while enjoying historic cocktails. Explore how period lamps were fueled, lit, and used, and see demonstrations of historic lighting techniques with lamps and reflective surfaces. Each presentation is paired with a themed drink or treat for a memorable blend of history and flavor.
Hyde Hall Talks:
Betsy Jacks
July 18 l 5-6:30 pm
Though George Clarke and Thomas Cole seem unconnected, their lives share surprising parallels. In our second Hyde Hall Talks lecture, Betsy Jacks, Executive Director Emerita of the Thomas Cole National Historic Site, explores how both men came to America seeking new beginnings and found inspiration in its landscape and opportunity.
Film Festival:
#3 Great Expectations 1946
July 25 l 7-9 pm
An orphan in 1810s Kent rises to gentlemanly status with help from a mysterious benefactor. From Hyde Hall to Hollywood, our curated film series explores wealth, romance, and the rise and fall of great fortunes amid inevitable change and decay.
Gilded Age Parlor Party
August 1 l 7-9 pm
Opulence, extravagance, and social maneuvering await you in the magnificent Hyde Hall Drawing Room. Gilded Age costumes recommended
For one evening, imagine yourself at a Gilded Age party. These gatherings featured lavish costumes, live entertainment, and strict social etiquette. Come for the fun and games, dancing and delightful company.
Contra Dance
with Bog Hollow
August 7 l 7-9 pm
*Tickets at the door*
Join the Otsego County Dance Society for a lively Contra Dance in Hyde Hall’s charming woodshed! Enjoy traditional dances with live music by Bog Hollow and calling by Bob Nicholson—perfect for both beginners and experienced dancers. Visit the Society’s website for details.
Hyde Hall Talks:
Alexis Boylan
August 15 l 5-6:30 pm
Discover the life and work of prolific American painter Ellen Emmet Rand, a friend of the Clarke Family, at Hyde Hall. Author Alexis Boylan (Ellen Emmet Rand: Gender, Art & Business) will explore Rand’s remarkable career, including her portraits of President Franklin D. Roosevelt and other influential figures of the early 20th century.
Film Festival:
#4 My Man Godfrey 1936
August 22 l 7-9 pm
A scatterbrained socialite hires a vagrant as a family butler - but there's more to Godfrey than meets the eye.
Hyde Hall Talks:
Nancy Newman
September 5 l 5-6:30 pm
Songs and Sounds of the Anti-Rent Movement in Upstate New York by Nancy Newman analyzes the music and poetry of the tenant farmer protests.
Basket Weaving Workshop
September 13 l TBD
Learn to craft beautiful, functional baskets in a fun, hands-on class! No experience needed
Hyde Hall Talks:
Peter John Brownlee
September 19 l 5-6:30 pm
Samuel F. B. Morse’s Gallery of the Louvre (1831–33) is one of the most significant works of early 19th-century American art. George Clarke was the original owner of Gallery of the Louvre. It hung in Hyde Hall on the Drawing Room wall until George Clarke Jr. sold it in the 1840s.In this talk, the author explores Morse’s vision, technique, and the painting’s evolving legacy.
Death & Daguerre
October 3 l 5-7:30 pm
A photo exhibition of daguerreotypes and post-mortem photography explores the once-common practice of photographing the deceased. With high mortality rates, these images often provided families their only portrait of a loved one. The tradition reflected a more open, reverent view of death and remembrance.
Hyde & Shriek!
Candlelit Ghost Tour
October 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24, 30, 31
6-8:30pm
Experience spine-chilling tales on this candlelit ghost tour through Hyde Hall's haunted halls!
Hyde Halls' haunted halls reveal spectral stories from over two centuries. Be prepared!
Kids Halloween Party
October 24 l TBD
Join us for a spooktacular evening of fun with a carved pumpkin contest, costume parade, and folklore stories that bring Halloween legends to life. Enjoy games, treats, and prizes for the best costumes and creations—perfect for little ghosts and ghouls of all ages!
Victorian Candlelight
Christmas Tour
December 11 & 12
Step into the 19th century with Hyde Hall’s Victorian Candlelight Christmas Tours, where you’ll explore historic holiday traditions, festive decor, and the magic of a Victorian Christmas.