Who We Are
Welcome To Phelps Mansion Museum
In 1868 and 1869, Sherman David Phelps, a banker and businessman, bought three adjoining properties along Court Street. The three existing houses were torn down so that construction could begin on a new home. The initial cost for the mansion was projected at $70,000.
Upcoming events at the Phelps
Southern Tier Actors Read
Southern Tier Actors Read
S.T.A.R (Southern Tier Actors Read) comes to the Phelps Mansion/Museum with two comic plays , each in their own way will make you smile. ‘I can live with that’, about
Southern Tier Actors Read
Southern Tier Actors Read
S.T.A.R (Southern Tier Actors Read) comes to the Phelps Mansion/Museum with two comic plays , each in their own way will make you smile. ‘I can live with that’, about
Southern Tier Actors Read
Southern Tier Actors Read
S.T.A.R (Southern Tier Actors Read) comes to the Phelps Mansion/Museum with two comic plays , each in their own way will make you smile. ‘I can live with that’, about
Tour of the Dunk House/ D.A.R House
Tour of the Dunk House/ D.A.R House
Take a 1-hour tour of the historic Dunk House which is now owned and operated by the Daughters of the American Revolution and is used as their local chapter house.
Celebrating 10 years of the Art of Science at Binghamton University
Celebrating 10 years of the Art of Science at Binghamton University
What: First Friday-May 1stCeleWhen: 6-9 p.m. Friday, May 1, Phelps Mansion Free admission Explore an exhibit featuring images from 10 years of the Binghamton University Art of Science competition. The
Volunteer
Highly motivated students between the ages 13 to 17 are invited to become a part of the exciting Junior Docent program. Junior Docents are museum volunteers who are trained to participate in family and children’s programming and to help museum visitors better understand and appreciate the history of our area. Junior Docents assist in a variety of programming including: mansion tours, special event tours, and children’s workshops.
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Support The Phelps Mansion
Support provided by the general operations support grants from the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.
Support provided by the general operations support grants from the United Cultural Fund, a program of the Broome County Arts Council.





