History
The Gracie Mansion Conservancy was founded in 1981 by Mayor Edward I. Koch and its charter Board Chair, Joan K. Davidson, The Gracie Mansion Conservancy is a private not-for-profit corporation established to preserve, maintain, enhance, and enliven Gracie Mansion - one of the oldest surviving wood structures in Manhattan and home to the sitting mayors of New York City and their families since 1942, when the LaGuardia's arrived as the first official residents.
Specialties
FREE TOURS on Mondays. Go to www.GracieMansion.org to reserve your spot on our free, public tours. The mission of the Gracie Mansion Conservancy is to serve as Gracie Mansion's curator, interpreter, and programmer and in turn to secure the charitable resources required to implement these intertwined tasks. While the City of New York through the Department of Parks and Recreation is responsible for day-to-day operations and the capital infrastructure of the Mansion, the Conservancy raises partnership funds to restore and decorate the historic interior and provide public access via tours, programs, and diverse media platforms. The goal is not only to illustrate the rich history of New York, but also to press this context of continuity into service in helping to shape the City's dynamic future. A 2016 narrative and teacher's guide fulfilling the goals of the seventh grade social studies curriculum serves as the cornerstone of student engagement.