The Summer Party

Saturday, June 27, 2026

7:00 PM

THOMAS COLE NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE 

218 Spring Street, Catskill, New York

Join us for cocktails, dinner, and a paddle raise auction. The three historic buildings and exhibitions will be open for you to explore. We’re looking forward to a magnificent evening with you here on the beautiful historic campus in Catskill.

A Pivotal Moment to Support

This year marks the 250th Anniversary of America, and we are celebrating here at the home of American landscape painting. Our initiative, “Thomas Cole: Painting the Nature of America,” will unveil a series of three historic and contemporary exhibitions, all of which you can see during the party. The project explores how Cole transformed the landscape of the United Statues into an iconic symbol of the country, giving rise to the national identity of America the beautiful. The project also includes year-round community programming, K-12 school programs, and a teacher workshop.

Your support is critical to this national landmark and the community it serves. Your event sponsorships and tickets comprise a large part of our annual operating budget, allowing us to offer experiences that spark a love of art and nature through the work of Thomas Cole. Thank you for your critical support that makes all our achievements possible.

Artwork: Jessica Goon, Thomas Cole: Painting the Nature of America 

RSVP

For questions or to RSVP, email Paul at pstankus@thomascole.org

PATRON OF THE ARTS TABLE $6,000 (tax-deductible portion $3,690)

Table of ten for cocktails and dinner
and a complimentary year-long membership for each guest

PLATINUM TABLE $4,400 (tax-deductible portion $2,552)

Table of eight for cocktails and dinner
and a complimentary year-long membership for each guest

GOLD TABLE $3,000 (tax-deductible portion $1,386)

Table of six for cocktails and dinner

PATRON OF THE ARTS TICKET $600 (tax-deductible portion $369)

One ticket for cocktails and dinner

GOLD TICKET $500 (tax-deductible portion $269)

One ticket for cocktails and dinner

CORNERSTONE SUPPORT 

I am unable to attend but wish to support the Thomas Cole National Historic Site and its community.

Tablescape designs by Quittner


Thank you to all of our past party guests!

We look forward to celebrating with you again this year at the historic site.


Painting: Charles Herbert Moore, Untitled Landscape with Thomas Cole’s First Studio, 1862-1868, oil on canvas, 8 x 11 1/2 in., Courtesy of Paul Worman Fine Art, NYC

Artwork: Jessica Goon, Thomas Cole: Painting the Nature of America 

Photography by Joann Arruda

Jessica Goon2026 Summer Party