Join us for a one-day Fine Objects Society getaway to New Haven, featuring exclusive behind-the-scenes access with Yale curators, a rare peek into the lore and architecture of one of the university’s storied secret societies, and—of course—a requisite stop for New Haven’s legendary pizza. This immersive excursion blends decorative arts, history, and indulgence into a perfectly crafted day trip.
Registration $50 for members, $135 for non-members (includes one year FOS membership)
Please Note: Participants are responsible for booking transportation to/from New Haven – recommended Metro-North train schedules are listed in the itinerary. All locations within the city are walkable, so please plan accordingly. In the event of extreme weather, this excursion will be rescheduled for Saturday, March 13. Registrants will be emailed a change of date notification 24 hours in advance.
Schedule
For those traveling from New York City
9:02 am Metro-North train from Grand Central Terminal
11:17 am arrival in New Haven-Union Station
Object Study Session: Masterworks of Early American Silver with John Stuart Gordon
11:30 am (doors open at 11:00) | Yale University Art Gallery, 1111 Chapel Street
The Yale University Art Gallery has one of the finest collections of early American silver. John Stuart Gordon, Benjamin Attmore Hewitt Curator of American Decorative Arts, will gather highlights from the collection for a hands-on masterclass exploring the artistry and craft of colonial-era silver.
New Haven Apizza
1:30 pm | Bar New Haven Pizza & Nightclub, 254 Crown Street
It wouldn’t be an excursion to New Haven without experiencing the city’s culinary claim to fame: pizza (locally referred to as “apizza”). This catered lunch is hosted by Bar New Haven – a Yale favorite.
An Exclusive Look at Yale’s Secret Society Culture
2:30 pm | St. Anthony Hall, 483 College Street
Discover the architectural legacy of St. Anthony Hall, a striking 1913 neo-Gothic fortress designed by Charles C. Haight to embody the privacy of Yale's secret societies. Our tour examines the building's intricate limestone craftsmanship and its fascinating Gilded Age history, including the influential patronage of Frederick William Vanderbilt.
Curatorial Tour of Painters, Ports, and Profits: Artists and the East India Company, 1750-1850
4:00 pm | Yale Center for British Art, 1080 Chapel Street
Join Laurel O. Peterson, Assistant Curator of Prints and Drawings, for a tour of Painters, Ports, and Profits, an exhibition exploring British, Indian, and Chinese artwork created through cross-cultural exchange and the far-reaching networks of the British East India Company.
Optional Happy Hour Libation at Mory’s Temple Bar
5:00 pm | Mory’s Temple Bar, 306 York Street
Another Yale favorite, Mory’s, has been a center of New Haven alehouse culture since 1849. Join us to toast our first New Haven excursion!
Mory’s is a cash bar – costs are not included in the event registration.
For those traveling back to New York City
5:39 pm, 6:39 pm, and 7:39 pm trains are available from New Haven-Union Station