Media Information For Immediate Release Grey Towers National Historic Landmark Information Contact: Lori McKean Telephone: (570) 296-9630 Aug 27, 2011 Release #18-11 Milford Walking Tour Shares Pinchot Family History MILFORD PA—A walking tour of downtown Milford that illustrates the many contributions to the community made by the prominent Pinchot family since the 1800s is planned for Sunday, Sept. 18, beginning at 1:30 pm. Back by popular demand, the tour will illustrate how one family influenced the beginnings of the community. Participants should meet on the lawn of the Pike County Library at the intersection of Broad and Harford Streets, Milford, at 1:30 pm, rain or shine. Preregistration is suggested by calling 570-296-9630 or by email at greytowers@fs.fed.us. The program is offered by the US Forest Service at Grey Towers, ancestral home of the Pinchot family. Tour participants have been surprised to learn of some of the community contributions in addition to Grey Towers that were made by the family, who came to Milford in the 1800’s and quickly became active community members, contributing greatly to the growth and development of the region. Some significant buildings with Pinchot history include Forest Hall, the Community House, Normandy Cottage, the Pike County Courthouse and others. Gifford Pinchot founded and served as first chief of the USDA Forest Service and was twice Governor of Pennsylvania. Fees are $6 for adults, $5 for seniors, $3 for students and free for youth 12 and under. An accompanying walking tour map and guide will be available for an additional $1 donation for the Grey Towers Heritage Association. Participants are encouraged to tour Grey Towers after the walking tour and can do so at half price. For more information about Grey Towers and public programs, visit the web at www.fs.fed.us/gt. -end- PHOTO CAPTION: The Pinchot Dry Goods Store and Mercantile, at Broad and Harford Streets, where Forest Hall stands today. USDA Forest Service, PO Box 188, Milford, PA 18337