Friends of Lorenzo
Preserving history and promoting community for over 40 years.
Plan a Tour of the Mansion more info here
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
Guided Tours of Lorenzo Mansion
Return Friday May 16, 2025
Opening day for the 2025 touring season is Friday May 16, 2025. We look forward to seeing you all again! Tours run Wednesdays through Sundays 10AM-4PM beginning every half hour.
Tour Prices
Adults $5
Seniors $4
Students $4
Children 12 and under are free
For more information, please call 315-655-3200
Rippleton Schoolhouse
Day Camp at Lorenzo
Lorenzo State Historic Site and the Friends of Lorenzo are pleased to offer 8–12-year-old children an opportunity to spend a week at Rippleton Schoolhouse Day Camp this summer. Camp will run from Monday, July 28th to Friday, August 1st. Space is limited to 15 campers. (A minimum enrollment of 8 campers is required)
Themes will include work life, home life, education, and leisure activities of Cazenovians from the past. Campers will explore all Lorenzo has to offer including:
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The historic 1807 Lorenzo mansion
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The restored one-room Rippleton schoolhouse
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The site's gardens, woods, and meadows
Payment Information:
Cost per child: $200 ($180 sibling discount)
Friends of Lorenzo Member Cost: $170
Program cost includes a non-refundable $50 deposit. Remaining balances will be due by Friday July 18, 2025. All required activity materials are covered by program fee. Campers must bring their own lunch and snack daily.
*Early drop-off (after 8:30 am) and late pick-up (before 4:30 pm) is available for an additional $20 per student fee.
For more information or if you have any questions about camp please reach out to Alison Boissonnas at:
315-655-3200 ext. 119
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Friends of Lorenzo
Syracuse Orchestra Dinner
The pleasure of your company is requested to attend dinner on the front lawn of Lorenzo State Historic Site to Celebrate 50 Years of the Friends of Lorenzo. The Syracuse Orchestra will perform a variety of classical and popular music, including music by Sean O’Loughlin, including his new piece written for The Syracuse Orchestra, Onward, as well as music by Bernstein, Sousa, and many more!
Please note the funds you donate to this dinner are directed entirely to the Friends of Lorenzo and are not contributed to The Syracuse Orchestra for this event.
This year marks a remarkable milestone for the Friends of Lorenzo—our 50th Anniversary! For five decades, our organization has been dedicated to preserving, promoting, and celebrating the beauty, history, and legacy of the Lorenzo State Historic Site. What began as a grassroots effort by a devoted group of community members has grown into a vibrant, passionate organization that continues to enrich Cazenovia and beyond.
As we look back on our history and forward to our future, we are filled with gratitude—for our founding members, Mrs. Thomas Dolan, Honorable Stuart F. Hancock, Jr., Mrs. Robert Horstmeyer, Ann P. Koeze, Mr. Charles J. Mack, Mrs. Walter G. Oakman, Mr. Robert A. Riester, Jayne Ritz and Mrs. William J. Steffan, our current members, volunteers, supporters, and community. We know none of this would be possible without our “Friends.”
Itinerary for the Evening
5:30PM-6:15PM: Cocktails and Hors d'oeuvres
6:15PM-7:15Pm: Dinner and Dessert
7:30PM: The Syracuse Orchestra performance on the front lawn of Lorenzo
This event is a cash bar event, no credit cards will be accepted.
This event will take place rain or shine.
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.