Behind the Scenes: Greystone Tour and Reception

Behind the Scenes: Greystone Tour and Reception

Thursday, July 10
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
106 Cayuga Heights Rd
Ithaca, NY 14850, USA

Join Historic Ithaca and the Wharton Studio Museum for a tour and reception of this unique historic property in Cayuga Heights. Completed in 1913 by New York architect John Van Pelt, Greystone, now the Sigma Chi fraternity house, was once the home of the glamorous silent movie star Irene Castle and her husband Robert Treman. Learn about Greystone's role in the 1918 movie A Romance of the Air while exploring this special property and its grounds. Ticket price include one drink ticket and light fare reception along with access to the grounds and main floor of the property. Please do not park in the semi-circular driveway of the property. You may park on the east side of Cayuga Heights Road which is the opposite side of 106 Cayuga Heights Road. Some spots may be available on Sunset Park Drive. Please use caution crossing Cayuga Heights Road.

General Admission: $65
Includes one drink ticket and light fare reception with access to tour the grounds and main floor interior spaces.

Many thanks to our sponsors: Schickel Construction, True Insurance, Howard Hanna, EDR, and Sigma Chi Greystone Foundation.