Frederick Law Olmsted’s First New York City Landscape

Tour the first landscape that Frederick Law Olmsted impacted when he moved from a farm in Connecticut to New York City. The site holds the centuries-old house where Olmsted lived and surviving trees that he planted to beautify the farm, including a New York City “Great Tree”. Of the 130 acres that Olmsted farmed, 3.5 acres still surround the house. The tour will include Olmsted’s beach. It will be co-led by Christine Kaasmann-Dunn and Giuseppe Settinieri. “Tina” is a life-long history buff, former resident of Hale-Kaasmann House, a dedicated gardener at the site. She is on the Board of Directors of Friends of Olmsted Beil House. Giuseppe Settinieri is an artist, historian, graphic designer, sits on the Advisory Board of FOBH. To be comfortable on tour dress for the weather and wear sturdy shoes. Bring water and a camera if you want.