Frederic Church, Rustic Bench, October 4, 1889, graphite on paper, 9 ½ x 13 5/16 in., OL.1980.1579v, Collection Olana State Historic Site
DEDICATE A BENCH IN OLANA’S HISTORIC LANDSCAPE
Based on a sketch by Frederic Church (left), these rustic benches occupy key locations in Olana’s artist-designed landscape and are enjoyed by the visiting public in all seasons. The Olana Partnership
offers the opportunity to dedicate one of these benches with an inscription of your choice.
All benches are handcrafted by a Hudson Valley artist out of native Mountain Laurel with a hardwood seat. The process for bench fabrication and site placement takes up to 9 months, and the bench
location will be determined through a consultation with Olana staff. Your dedication lasts for the life span of the bench.
To learn more, please contact Lauren Miller at lmiller@olana.org. A $6,000 charitable donation supports the ongoing maintenance and care for Olana’s historic landscape and includes the commemorative plaque.
