First Apple Cider Mimosa included! LIVE Music!
The Kilmer Family splashed their name across the Binghamton and were known around the world. Built in 1898 for the Kilmer Family, Kilmer Mansion is part home and part castle. Whether you’ve always wondered what the inside of the Mansion looks like, or you just can’t wait to experience it again, a visit during ‘Mimosas at the Mansion’ is a great way to explore the history and architecture of the magnificent Kilmer Mansion.
After you have explored all three levels – relax with us in the Grand Parlor for more cidermimosa sipping! $5 (cash) for each additional cidermimosa.
*The first floor of Kilmer Mansion is accessible; however, floors two and three are reached only by using the stairs
*21 or older to attend
Join the Empirical Paranormal team to investigate The Kilmer Building!
Originally built in 1903 as the manufacturing facility for “Dr. Kilmer’s Swamp-Root,” The Kilmer Building in Binghamton, New York is a Renaissance-style structure that stands tall at the corner of Chenango and Lewis Streets. The building has a rich history that is closely tied to the Kilmer Family and their successful Swamp Root tonic, which was marketed as a “medicinal formula” for curing liver, kidney, and bladder ailments. The story of Swamp Root, and the Kilmer Family, is closely tied to the city’s growth as a center of manufacturing in the late 19th and early 20th.
Today, The Kilmer Building provides retail and business space, as well as upscale housing. Thanks to people like the Whitneys and Mr. Dietrich, it will stand for many more years as a Binghamton landmark and a monument to the entrepreneurial spirit of Willis Kilmer.
All proceeds support the restoration of Kilmer Mansion!
Spirits of Binghamton’s PAST Ghost Tour: Unveiling the Westside Mysteries
Hosted by the Preservation Association of the Southern Tier (PAST)
Step into the shadows of Binghamton’s history and join us for an extraordinary evening of discovery and intrigue. The Preservation Association of the Southern Tier (PAST) is thrilled to present the “Spirits of Binghamton’s PAST Ghost Tour,” where you’ll embark on a journey through time, encountering the enigmatic spirits and stories that continue to haunt the Westside of Binghamton.
Experience the allure of history as we navigate the winding streets and historic sites of the Westside. Tours will commence every 15 minutes, commencing at 6:00 p.m. and concluding at 8:45 p.m., starting from St. Patrick’s School on Leroy Street.
Theatre Street Productions presents “Glitter and Gold”, a living history concert (c. 1910) of excerpts from opera and Gilbert and Sullivan. The program will feature Andrea Gregori (soprano), Kasey Stewart (mezzo-soprano), and Margaret “Pej” Reitz (pianist). Theatre Street will be performing at the International Gilbert and Sullivan Festival in England in August, and this concert will be a preview for local audiences. A light reception will follow.
Concert will be on Sunday July 16th at 2pm
Tickets are $20.00 per person.
Book online now!
Join the Phelps Mansion Museum as we kick off our Fall luncheon programs.
Historian and Press & Sun Bulletin columnist, Gerald Smith, will be giving a presentation based on a number of his columns concerning the history of Binghamton. The luncheon starts at 12:00pm while the program starts at 1:00pm.
Admission | Reservations Required
Luncheon and Program: $25.00/person
Program Only: $7.00/person
Reservations must be made before 5:00pm on November 7th
Menu:
Stuffed Shells with Meatballs
Caesar Salad
Garlic Bread
Dessert: Rainbow Sherbert with cookie
History Con at the Confluence
This Path Through History Weekend, Roberson is calling all history enthusiasts for a Saturday FILLED with special guest speakers and opportunities to dive into the past. If you love talking, reading, and researching history, this day is all about your passion.
Roberson invites attendees to explore history beyond a colonizer perspective and to investigate often unheard voices from the historical narrative. It’s sure to be a wonderful day filled with exploration and inquiry.
When: Saturday, June 18 from 10AM – 4PM
Price: $5 for Roberson Members; $15 for Not-Yet-Members
Planetarium shows and tours will be available for reservation the day of (included in the ticket price).
Speakers and topics include:
Jeremy Blackburn of Binghamton University, on navigating through hate speech,
cyberbullying, and internet mannerisms when carrying out online historical research.
Denise Tsadeyohdi Waterman from the Haudenosaunee Oneida Nation Turtle Clan and
the Onondaga Nation School speaking about the culture of the Haudenosaunee.
Laura Crounse from Roberson Museum, on tracing prominent local figures, such as the
Robersons, through Ancestry.com.
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