Alexander Jackson Davis: Designer of Dreams at Lyndhurst

Lyndhurst is a National Historic Landmark located on the banks of the Hudson River in Tarrytown, and is considered the masterpiece of architect Alexander Jackson Davis. Our private tour of the mansion will be led by Lyndhurst staff, along with executive director, Howard Zar, who will join us for the Designer of Dreams exhibit, which explores Davis’s career as an architect and furniture designer.

Upon the tour’s conclusion, we will have an exclusively catered afternoon tea in the Lyndhurst Carriage House, which includes sandwiches, scones with cream and jam, mini desserts, and tea.

Meeting Location: Northwest corner of 42nd Street and Lexington Avenue.

Departure Time: Bus leaves promptly at 9:00 a.m., please be sure to arrive at least 10 minutes early.

Ticket Price: $175 per person for current members; $200 for new and renewing members, which includes a membership at the $40/$50 level for $25—at a discount! Please be in touch if you wish to join or renew at a higher level, or if you need to check on your membership level/status/renewal dates: [email protected]

Photographs: Bruce M. White

Host or Publisher Victorian Society of New York