Insider Tour of Historic River Forest Manor

Overview

Step back in time and unlock the secret's of Belhaven's grandest estate. The River Forest Manor invites you to an exclusive, guided insider's tour, a journey through the property's rich history, architecture and folklore. Your experience begins at the carriage entrance, where your expert guide will greet you. As you cross the threshold, the very air seems to hum with stories of bygone eras. You will have the opportunity to photograph and experience hte history of the property's soaring ceilings, intricate woodwork, and stunning details that have been the backdrop for countless gatherings and celebrations over its 125 year history. Your guide will illuminate the history of the families who have called it home, starting with the opulence and grandeur that defined the Gilded Age. You'll learn social customs of the era and the manor's role as a hub for the elite. Unlike standard tours, you will be granted access to areas normally closed to the public.