Having trouble locating your webinar access email or placing your order? Please visit our FAQ page for assistance on the most frequently asked questions.
While the memorable storylines of the Gothic hit TV series, Dark Shadows, helped it become one of the most popular soap operas of the 1960s, it was the mysterious, vast, and shadowy mansions — with their endless number of secret rooms, hidden tunnels, and cobwebbed halls — that arguably made the show and its future spinoffs into one of the greatest cult classics of all time. While the show was heavily fictionalized and shot mostly on a studio set, the mansion exteriors they featured were very much real. Through vintage photos and rare archival floor plans, it's time to explore six of the real-life mansions as seen in this landmark TV series, along with their shocking stories of murder, suicide, and scandals, worthy of their own Dark Shadows storyline.
Join New York Adventure Club as we dive into the real-world history, families, and stories behind the beautiful and eerie mansions featured in the original television series Dark Shadows, along with its TV reboot and film adaptations House of Dark Shadows and Night of Dark Shadows.
Led by architect, historian, and Dark Shadows fan, Gary Lawrance, our virtual showcase of these incredible properties — many of which can still be visited today — will include:
Afterward, we’ll have a Q&A with Gary — any and all questions about the houses of Dark Shadows are welcomed and encouraged!
Can't make it live? Don't worry, you'll have access to the full replay for one week!
See you there, virtually!
*Immediately upon registering, you will receive a separate, automated email containing the link to join this webinar
**For the best possible viewing experience, please ensure you're using the latest version of your internet browser — Google Chrome is the most compatible. Exact technical requirements and a webinar user guide will be shared in the automated confirmation email upon registration.
***A full replay of the experience will be available to all registered guests for up to a week
About Gary
Architect, Author, and Historian Gary Lawrance is an architect from Stony Brook, New York. His firm, Lawrance Architectural Presentations, provides design presentations, architectural models, digital renderings, and design development services to architects, landscape architects and interior designers.
Mr. Lawrance has an extensive background in the history of Gilded Age architecture, landscapes, and society, and co-authored the bestselling book, “Houses of the Hamptons 1880-1930” with Anne Surchin (Acanthus Press 2007, Revised 3rd Printing 2013).
Mr. Lawrance’s work has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Hamptons Cottages & Gardens, Newsday, New York Social Diary, Southampton Press, and more. Mr. Lawrance has written for Architectural Digest, Dan’s Papers, Quest magazine, and his two blogs, Mansions of the Gilded Age and Houses of the Hamptons in addition to founding and contributing to the two very successful Facebook groups, Mansions of the Gilded Age & The Gilded Age Society with over 160,000 members combined. Mr. Lawrance also manages two equally popular Instagram accounts, Mansions of the Gilded Age & The Gilded Age Society.
Testimonials
"The host expertly detailed the history of the houses that have become icons in the "Dark Shadows" mythos. It was very interesting and fascinating subject matter." -Joey
"Detailed history of all the properties including those I didn't know were identified with DS." -Raul
"It was a very specific, niche subject that I don't think anyone else would do. Thank you for not limiting the houses to just New York State and allowing the presenter to talk about all the houses. Context is important." -Don
"The information on the houses used on Dark Shadows." -Bernadette
"Very detailed and informative. Also liked the many photos." -Fanny
"Loved the research he put into the presentation." -Leonard
"The Presenter was very knowledgeable about the subject matter." -George
"Discussion of the houses from the series." -Celeste
"Found it very interesting. Love the convenience of being able to watch it from home." -Clare
"All of it." -Kim
"Dark Shadows!!!" -Jean
"Informative and entertaining, very well presented by an engaging and knowledgeable host." -Kathryn
"I liked the historic photos of the mansion." -Mary
"Information about the history of the houses." -Anne
"The interaction with the other participants in the chat." -Jeanette
"I love the stories, houses, photos, history, all of it. I discovered this site only a few months ago and LOVE IT. Well done!" -Linda
"Very interesting topic." -Katie
"Very interesting and got lots of information I didn't know before." -Rosemarie
"Host knew the subject very well and presented it fluidly." -Ryan
"Very interesting to learn about the houses and the history of them." -Terry
"I recognized the tarrytown settings and it was good to see new images of them. Also I liked the back stories." -Steve
"Learning the backstory of the different houses and mansions used in the various Dark Shadows series and movies." -Juanita
"Wonderful pictures and a rich history of the real locations." -Tracy
"Fantastic topic. Let's keep this going!" -Bruce
"I'm a long-time Dark Shadows fan, and I very much enjoyed the tour of the various houses that made their appearance in the DS TV show and movies. The presenter shared a lot of great information, and I enjoyed the architectural histories of the houses that he shared. FYI, I watched the event after the fact--which I liked because the actual event time conflicted with my schedule." -Kimberly
"I loved understanding the additions to the houses that occurred over time, particular the DS TV show "Old House" and Seaview Terrace. Architecturally those were fascinating stories. Because I hope to visit Seaview, Lyndhurst and Lockwood mansions this fall for the first time, it was wonderful to get this historical background first, which will help me appreciate the homes even more. I also loved the DS/Barnabas references and stories." -Patricia
"All DS fans should see this" -Carol
"Gary is very knowledgeable. I love the back stories of the houses. I enjoyed this so much in December, I attended it again!" -Cyndy
"The content was terrific though and I loved seeing all the pictures of the homes and especially with floor plans. I bought two of the books that he recommended right away and I streamed a special that I found on Jonathan Frid on TV afterward. I am also rewatching the entire series on Amazon prime. I loved it so much and it has been a lifetime since I saw the whole thing. I still remember being a kid secretly talking into a candle like Lara Parker, lol. Your production really took me back to that time..." -Linda
"I appreciate the time and knowledge that was put into this presentation. Thank you!" -Corrine
"Great pictures and interesting information." -Steven
"I enjoyed hearing about Gary's own personal experiences at these mansions. My grandmother watched Dark Shadows and now I've become interested thanks to Gary's presentation. Thanks, Gary for your through knowledge on the topic." -Kathleen
"Really interesting content - very detailed and well researched." -David
"I particularly enjoyed all the little tidbits Mr Lawrence shared from his experiences. He’s the best!" -Karen
"The level of knowledge of the presenter was extremely impressive. I enjoyed his enthusiasm for the topic and would love to listen to further webnairs with him." -Bernadette
Disclaimer
By attending a New York Adventure Club experience, you accept our terms of service.
Categories: Virtual, Gilded Age
Past Event