Skylands Manor Tours

Guided tours of the ground floor of historic Skylands Manor at the New Jersey State Botanical Garden will be available on Sunday, July 10 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sponsored by the NJBG/Skylands Association, the non-profit member support organization working with the state to preserve the gardens, the 45-minute guided tours of Skylands history and architecture are conducted by NJBG volunteer tour guides, or docents. Skylands Manor, a tudor revival mansion, was constructed in the early 20th century for Clarence McKenzie Lewis by renowned architect John Russell Pope. Suggested tour donations are: adults $7; seniors and students aged 13 to 18, $5; children aged six to 2, $3; and children under age six, free. Call 973-962-9534 or visit www.njbg.org to learn more.