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Sunday Funday – Halloween Arts and Crafts

Glensheen is continuing the new programming series for kids called Sunday Funday. The new programming offers parents and their young children the chance to learn and be engaged with art, history, and fun.

For the Sunday Funday on October 28th, we will be making Halloween-themed arts and crafts.

No ticket is required for this free event; however, an RSVP is required.
Please come at time slots of 1:10 PM or 2:10 PM

Please CLICK HERE to register.

Adults must be accompanied by a child.  The event is limited to the first 20 participants.

“I’m very excited about all the new stuff that the Glensheen is offering which are free or very low priced. I believe we, the locals, needed this in our area as everything is so expensive and tourist priced especially this time of year. People are on a budget and like to do things with their children so this greatly appreciate it! We’re Looking forward to making memories. Thank you!” 

~Sara

 

Sunday Funday – Making Fall Themed Mason Jar Candles Holders

Glensheen is continuing the new programming series for kids called Sunday Funday. The new programming offers parents and their young children the chance to learn and be engaged with art, history, and fun.

For the Sunday Funday on October 21st, we will be making fall themed mason jar candles holders.

No ticket is required for this free event; however, an RSVP is required.
Please come at time slots of 1:10 PM or 2:10 PM

Please CLICK HERE to register.

Adults must be accompanied by a child.  The event is limited to the first 20 participants.

“I’m very excited about all the new stuff that the Glensheen is offering which are free or very low priced. I believe we, the locals, needed this in our area as everything is so expensive and tourist priced especially this time of year. People are on a budget and like to do things with their children so this greatly appreciate it! We’re Looking forward to making memories. Thank you!” 

~Sara

 

Sunday Funday – Flower and Leaf Pressed Bookmarks

Glensheen is continuing the new programming series for kids called Sunday Funday. The new programming offers parents and their young children the chance to learn and be engaged with art, history, and fun.

For the Sunday Funday on October 14th, we will be making pressed leaf and flower bookmarks.

No ticket is required for this free event; however, an RSVP is required.
Please come at time slots of 1:10 PM or 2:10 PM

Please CLICK HERE to register.

Adults must be accompanied by a child.  The event is limited to the first 20 participants.

“I’m very excited about all the new stuff that the Glensheen is offering which are free or very low priced. I believe we, the locals, needed this in our area as everything is so expensive and tourist priced especially this time of year. People are on a budget and like to do things with their children so this greatly appreciate it! We’re Looking forward to making memories. Thank you!” 

~Sara

Sunday Funday – Paper Rose Wind Chimes

Glensheen is continuing the new programming series for kids called Sunday Funday. The new programming offers parents and their young children the chance to learn and be engaged with art, history, and fun.

Rose was designated as the U.S. National Flower on October 7th. For the Sunday Funday on October 7th, we will be making rose crafts to hang around the house.

No ticket is required for this free event; however, an RSVP is required.
Please come at time slots of 1:10 PM or 2:10 PM

Please CLICK HERE to register.

Adults must be accompanied by a child.  The event is limited to the first 20 participants.

Sunday Funday – Making Good Neighbor Day Appreciation Gift Baskets

Glensheen is continuing the new programming series for kids called Sunday Funday. The new programming offers parents and their young children the chance to learn and be engaged with art, history, and fun.

It’s Good Neighbor Day on September 28th! For the Sunday Funday on September 23th, we will be making personalized gift baskets to give to our favorite neighbor.

No ticket is required for this free event; however, an RSVP is required.
Please come at time slots of 1:10 PM or 2:10 PM

Please CLICK HERE to register.

Adults must be accompanied by a child.  The event is limited to the first 20 participants.

Sunday Funday – Citizenship Day/Constitution Day Kahoot

Glensheen is continuing the new programming series for kids called Sunday Funday. The new programming offers parents and their young children the chance to learn and be engaged with art, history, and fun.

It’s Citizenship Day and Constitution Day this week! For the Sunday Funday on September 16th, families will compete with each other on their knowledge about the constitution and be able to experience taking the citizenship exam. Come learn more with us about the Constitution.

No ticket is required for this free event; however, an RSVP is required.
Please come at time slots of 1:10 PM or 2:00 PM

Please CLICK HERE to register.

Adults must be accompanied by a child.  The event is limited to the first 20 participants.

Night at the Museum

This is your night to experience Glensheen – at night… for free.

On October 4th, from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm Glensheen is opening their doors to you for FREE self-guided tours.

DISCLAIMER: Night at the Museum tours will reach capacity very quickly. Since the mansion tours fill at this event, not every Night at the Museum attendee will be able to tour the mansion. Reservations for tours will not be taken. It is first to come, first served. There is plenty of fun still to be had on the estate.

Explore the lakeside, 12-acre estate illuminated on a crisp fall night. See the picture-perfect stone bridge spotlighted and all of the lakeside of the mansion dramatically lit. Cap the night with a drink from a cash bar and a snack from food trucks on the estate.
 
Bring cash for food and beverage purchases.
 
Enter the estate through the Formal Entrance at West Gate just like a Congdon guest. Then enjoy a self-guided tour through the main floor, second floor and lower levels of the mansion.
 
Night at the Museum is a chance to see pieces of the collection not usually showcased… up close and personal.
 
To make this experience even more spectacular, Glensheen’s iconic locations on the grounds will be highlighted in ways you haven’t ever seen before.
 
Guests will receive a punch card when they arrive, outlining all the must-see stops. Turn in your completed punch card to be entered to win a free Premier Tour for two!

Tickets to tour the mansion will be distributed on a first-come, first served basis beginning at 6:00 pm. Tour capacity allows 15 people to enter the mansion every five minutes. Each ticket will be marked with a specific entry time. The last tour entry will be at 9:00 pm. Depending on attendance, not all visitors may be able to tour the inside of the mansion; however, ALL visitors are encouraged to explore the grounds and other buildings lit up and alive with action.

***Please note*** that this event involves excessive walking and several flights of stairs in the mansion. There are few places to sit and rest along the way. Please be mindful of these factors when choosing to attend Night at the Museum.

 

Tips & Tricks

  • Bring cash: food and beverages will be available for purchase.
  • Carpool, walk, or bike: parking is first-come, first-served, and the lot will fill very quickly.
  • Dress appropriately: you’ll definitely want to explore the 12-acre estate!
  • Wear good shoes: this event involves excessive walking and several flights of stairs in the mansion. There are few places to sit and rest along the way.
  • Have your camera ready: there are countless idyllic photo opportunities at Glensheen. Posting to social media? Don’t forget to #Glensheen!

 

FAQs

  • Will all guests get a free tour of the mansion? Tickets to tour the mansion will be distributed on a first-come, first served basis beginning at 6:00 pm. Tour capacity allows 15 people to enter the mansion every five minutes. Each ticket will be marked with a specific entry time. The last tour entry will be at 9:00 pm. Depending on attendance, not all visitors may be able to tour the inside of the mansion; however, ALL visitors are encouraged to explore the grounds and other buildings lit up and alive with action.
  • How can I make sure I get to tour the mansion? Tickets to tour the mansion will be distributed on a first-come, first served basis. Reservations for tours will not be taken.
  • Are strollers allowed? Due to the nature of the historic estate, strollers are not allowed within the buildings. They are, however, permitted on the estate grounds.
  • Where should I park? Parking is first to come, first served. Please carpool, walk, or bike to Glensheen. The parking lot will fill quickly. Please follow the city’s street-side parking regulations and park on the EVEN side of the street.
  • Can I bring my dog? No. Sorry, but Glensheen is a historic estate, and pets are not permitted beyond the gates. Service animals recognized by the ADA are welcome.

 

Sunday Funday – Grandparents Day Appreciation Cards

Glensheen is continuing the new programming series for kids called Sunday Funday. The new programming offers parents and their young children the chance to learn and be engaged with art, history, and fun.

It’s Grandparents Day on September 9th! For the Sunday Funday on September 9th, we will be making personalized gift cards for our elders and grandparents to let them know how much we appreciate them.

No ticket is required for this free event; however, an RSVP is required.
Please come at time slots of 1:00 PM or 2:00 PM

Please CLICK HERE to register.

Adults must be accompanied by a child.  The event is limited to the first 20 participants.

Sunday Funday – Labor Day Servants Tour

Glensheen is continuing the new programming series for kids called Sunday Funday. The new programming offers parents and their young children the chance to learn and be engaged with art, history, and fun.

For the Sunday Funday on September 2nd, We will be exploring the lives of the servants at Glensheen in celebration of Labor Day.

No ticket is required for this free event; however, an RSVP is required.

Please CLICK HERE to register.

The painting will take place in Glensheen’s Vegetable Gardens.

Adults must be accompanied by a child.  The event is limited to the first 20 participants.

Chef in the Garden

Chef in the Garden is back for September’s Wednesday night event series. Glensheen is known for the incredibly, impressive mansion. However, the 12-acre estate is equally cool for reasons like our Vegetable Garden. Which cranks out over 2,000 pounds of produce every year. It gets better, all of the produce is donated to a local food shelf, Second Harvest Food Bank.
Chef in the Garden takes advantage of this tasty gift right in our back yard. Black Woods expert chef will showcase different recipes each week using vegetables from the Glensheen’s Vegetable Garden.
 
They will literally pull carrots from the ground and pluck corn from its stalk to cook samples right in front of you. A Glensheen Grounds crew member will be present to answer questions specifically about Glensheen’s Gardens.
 
The event is free and open to the public. Small samples will be served.