NYPA Hosts Holly Jolly Celebration at the Blenheim-Gilboa Visitors Center Dec 14

GILBOA - NORTH BLENHEIM —The New York Power Authority (NYPA) will host its “Holly Jolly Celebration,” a free community event comprised of family-friendly activities at the visitors center for the Blenheim-Gilboa Pumped Storage Power Project on Saturday, Dec. 14, between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.

Guests will have the opportunity to write letters to Santa and participate in other holiday-themed arts and crafts activities. Santa will be next door at Historic Lansing Manor for free photos.

Additionally, guests will be able to enjoy horse and wagon rides on the grounds surrounding the visitors center. The event will also feature decorated trees that will showcase local clubs and non-profits. NYPA will provide cookies and a free ornament for each child in attendance.

The Blenheim-Gilboa Visitors Center is housed in a restored 19th century dairy barn and is part of the Lansing Manor complex. The center features a wide range of interactive exhibits on such subjects as: the basics of electricity, uses of electricity, and the operation of the Blenheim-Gilboa Power Project. The Blenheim-Gilboa Visitors Center is open daily for tours between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m.

The Blenheim-Gilboa Visitors Center is located on Route 30, 17 miles south of Middleburgh, five miles north of Grand Gorge, and approximately one hour from Albany.

Additional events are held throughout the year. Admission to the visitors center and Lansing Manor is always free. School groups and community organizations are welcome. For further information and a complete calendar of events, please call 1-800-724-0309 or visit www.nypa.gov.