Friends of Lorenzo
Preserving history and promoting community for over 40 years.
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Thank You Members and Friends
Your support enabled Lorenzo to clear its West Field, and plant new trees. The project enhanced views of the lake and improved access to the grounds.
Cleared West Field and New Trees
News and Events
Friends of Lorenzo
Annual Christmas Preview Party
Wednesday, December 3rd 6PM-8PM
Please join us for the Friends of Lorenzo Christmas Preview Party". Step into the magic of the season as the holiday spirit comes to life at Lorenzo. Share with us an enchanting evening filled with festive decor, twinkling lights, and timeless charm.
Theme of this year's Christmas Celebration at Lorenzo:
A Storybook Holiday
When: Wednesday 3 December 2025
Time: 6PM-8PM
Where: Lorenzo Mansion 17 Rippleton Road, Cazenovia, NY 13035
Cost:
Friends of Lorenzo Members: $50
If you are currently a Friends member, please select this option
Guests of Friends of Lorenzo: $55
If you are coming to this event as a guest of a current Friends member, please select this option
Patrons of Friends of Lorenzo: $70
Become a Patron--Add a donation to support Lorenzo State Historic Site by selecting this option
or by sending checks payable to
Friends of Lorenzo
Christmas Preview Party
P.O. Box 4
Cazenovia, NY 13035
For more information please contact
Beth Carroll 315-559-6024
Katherine Huftalen 315-415-5288
Traditional Guided Tours of Decorated Lorenzo Mansion
Wednesday December 10th through Friday December 12th 1PM-4PM
Traditional tours of the Mansion and holiday decorations will be available.
Private group tours of 8 or more may also be scheduled through the end of December by calling 315-655-3200, ext. 106.
Event admission: Adults $6.00, Children12 and under $2.00.
Illuminated Dark Aisle at Lorenzo State Historic Site
Thursday December 4th through Sunday January 4th 4PM-9PM
In celebration of their 50th anniversary, the Friends of Lorenzo will be supporting the Dark Aisle Illumination for the 2025 holiday season.
The festive lighting our through tree-lined garden enclosure will be free to walk through from 4:00pm to 9:00pm daily December 4th, 2025 through January 4th, 2026.
Walk through this event on your own. Leashed pets are welcome on the grounds.
Admission free.
Stop by to enjoy this free, family friendly display on your own!
51st Annual Lorenzo Christmas Celebration
Thursday December 11th & Friday December 12th 7PM-9PM
Saturday December 13th & Sunday December 14th 1PM-4PM
Join us for a Storybook Christmas at Lorenzo! With support from the Friends of Lorenzo, this annual holiday celebration will feature refreshments, live music, and horse-drawn sleigh/wagon rides.
On Saturday & Sunday the Rippleton Schoolhouse will feature holiday crafts for “kids of all ages.”
Event admission: Adults $6.00, Children12 and under $2.00
Schedule of Performers
Thursday December 11th 7PM-9PM
Laine Gilmore playing the 1867 Steinway in the Drawing Room
Chord Wood Quartet performing in upstairs hallway
Friday December 12th 7PM-9PM
Belle Aire Handbell Trio & Bellissimo Handbell Ringers performing in upstairs hallway
Saturday December 13th 1PM-4PM
Belle Aire Handbell Trio & Bellissimo Handbell Ringers performing in upstairs hallway
Sunday December 14th 1PM-4PM
Bells & Motley performing in upstairs hallway
Santa Claus visiting Lorenzo
Board Seeks New Members
If you would like to become a member, or renew your membership, please use this link. You can use our online payment service or mail in applications and membership fees to our membership services group in Baltimore MD. For more information on membership categories and benefits, visit our membership page.
Friends would not exist without our members. Your membership helps us support the Lorenzo Historic Site and to promote it as a center of community life. Thanks.