NYPA Press Release

For Immediate Release: 12/08/2025

Contact: Tara Rehberg | Tara.Rehberg@nypa.gov | (800) 724-0309

New York Power Authority Hosts “Holly Jolly” Celebration at Blenheim-Gilboa

Pumped Storage Power Project Visitors Center on Dec. 13

NORTH BLENHEIM — The New York Power Authority (NYPA) will host its annual “Holly Jolly Celebration,” a free community event featuring family-friendly activities, at the Blenheim-Gilboa Pumped Storage Power Project Visitors Center on Saturday, Dec. 13, from noon to 4 p.m.

Children can write letters to Santa, enjoy arts and crafts, decorate cookies, and receive a free ornament. Free photos with Santa will be available in the theater downstairs. Visitors can also take a horse-drawn wagon ride around the grounds and view dozens of decorated trees throughout the Visitors Center, showcasing the creativity of local clubs and nonprofit organizations.

The Blenheim-Gilboa Pumped Storage Power Project Visitors Center, located in a restored 19th-century dairy barn, is part of the Lansing Manor complex. It features interactive exhibits on electricity, energy use, and the operation of the Blenheim-Gilboa Pumped Storage Power Project. The center is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. for self-guided and group tours.

The Visitors Center is located on Route 30, 17 miles south of Middleburgh, five miles north of Grand Gorge, and about one hour from Albany.

Events are held at the center throughout the year. Admission is always free, and school groups and community organizations are welcome. For more information or a full calendar of events, call 1-800-724-0309 or visit www.nypa.gov.

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