News from Conrad Mansion Museum

Mansion Monthly

March 2013

Greetings!

Happy St Patrick's Day from the Mansion!

St Pats

Spring is in the air! Be sure to mark your calendar for our special events this year!

12th Annual Death By Chocolate: April 26 & 27

Guided Tours Start for the Season: May 15

Old Fashioned Ice Cream Social: July 4

Ghost Tours: Oct 4 & 5

30th Annual Christmas at the Mansion: Oct 25-27

Christmas Tours: Nov 29-Dec 28 (Fri & Sat)

Christmas Tea & Tour: Nov 30-Dec 21 (Saturdays)

Children's Christmas: Dec 12

Valley Voices Christmas Choir: Dec 19

We'll be sure to keep you updated in our monthly e-newsletters with additional details and ticket information.

Although we aren't open for daily tours during the winter season, the gift shop is open throughout the year, call 755-2166 for hours.

Thank you, as always, for your support of the Conrad Mansion Museum!

Gennifer, Margot & the Mansion Staff

Tickets will go on sale April 1st for the 12th Annual Death By Chocolate Murder Mystery at the Mansion. This year's theme will be Death at the Sock Hop. It's a 50's theme with a mix of Grease meets Happy Days. Written and directed by the very talented Leah Lindsay.

Rooms throughout the Mansion are used during this fun evening of solving the mystery and enjoying delectable chocolate treats and drinks!

Tickets are $55 per person ($50 for members) and available April 1st. Tickets will be sold at the Conrad Mansion Museum and these fine businesses:

Columbia Falls - Station 8, 38 Hwy 2 East

Bigfork - Persimmon Gallery, 537 Electric Avenue

Whitefish - Whitefish Gift & Gear, 229 Central Avenue

Kalispell - Bookshelf, 101 Main Street

Businesses can still get some great publicity by donating to a raffle basket or sponsoring a room.

Please give us a call if you would like more information on tickets or if you want to get your business involved in this great event at 406-755-2166 or email us.

All proceeds benefit the Conrad Mansion Museum.

Perfect setting for special events!

The Conrad Mansion is the ideal setting for weddings and special events.

Our beautiful grounds with amazing flowers, makes for an elegant affair to remember.

If you are looking for a more intimate setting, the Great Room and Dining Room inside the Mansion are also available for rent.

Thank you to Wayne with JMK Photography for providing us with the photos of Ema & Trevin's Wedding at Conrad Mansion l

ast summer.

Nativity Makeover - First Piece

The Nativity Scene that was donated to the Conrad Mansion in the early 80's had been in storage and in desperate need of repair.

It was originally created/donated by Rosalie Heineke, Lois Himsel, and Gerene Little. Our long time supporter and friend of the mansion, Miriam Emerson, volunteered

to meticulously restore

each piece of the nativity throughout the coming months.

Donkey finished

The first completed piece is the Donkey. These photos showcase the before, during and after progress of Miriam's restoration of the Donkey.

We will be highlighting a different piece each month then showcase the full scene at the 30th Annual Christmas at the Mansion event in October.

We are grateful to the long-time Kalispell residents Rosalie Heineke, Lois Himsel, and Gerene Little for the original donation. Also a special thank you to Miriam Emerson for taking on the restoration of these wonderful pieces. (Miriam also created all of the illustrations for the popular Conrad Cat children's book that is available in our gift shop.) Please see our website for more information on the nativity restoration project.

Become a Member

Individual and Business members of the Conrad Mansion Museum receive...

*Unlimited Free Admission

*10% Discount in Gift Shop

(except consignment items)

*Discounts on Special Events

*Subscription to Newsletter

For full membership information, please visit our website.

You can make a difference!

Please consider providing a donation or a lasting personal legacy that will positively impact future generations.

You can support educational programs, support publications utilizing our documents, and help with brick & mortar projects to maintain the home.

Here are some examples of how you can help...

*Cash/Check or Online Donation

*Will or Living Trust

*Real Estate

*Life Estate

*Publicity Traded Securities

*Life Insurance Policies

*Charitable Trusts and IRA's

As a 501(c)(3) corporation, #51-0166540, any contribution to the Museum is tax deductible.

Give us a call at 406-755-2166 or visit our website for more information.

At Your Service

Executive Director: Gennifer Sauter

Assistant Manager: Margo Jaumotte

Maintenance: Tisch Haas

Gardener: Terry Eacker

Guide & Gift Shop Staff:

Cindy Connor

Sharon Pearson

Mary Miers

Michelle Morgan

Virginia Swan

Mary Meister

Media Coordinator: Kristen Hamilton

Board Of Directors:

Mark Norley

Everit Sliter

Theresa White

Sue Corrigan

Teri Iwersen

Beth Collier

Gary Havens

Rita Fitzsimmons

Vanessa Ceravolo

Gini Ogle

Colleen Unterreiner

Chris Vick

Regular Volunteers:

Heather Houseworth

MaryLou Lumpkin

Marilyn Frey

Teresa Knutson

Marilyn Reynolds

Sarah Safford

Where is this in the Mansion?

There are so many unique items and features of the Mansion! Do you know where this sign is displayed? Drop us an email if you can guess where the sign below is at in the Conrad Mansion. Answer will be in next month's newsletter.

March Item

The image depicted last month is the sign on the fireplace in the master bedroom of the Conrad Mansion Museum.

Many Ways to Help!

As we thank Miriam for her time and talents (see Nativity Makeover to left), we'd like to remind you that there are many ways to help the Conrad Mansion Museum.

Every little bit helps - especially as we prepare for our 40th Anniversary Year in 2014!

Office Supplies are always needed including ink cartridges (EPSON 69), paper, card stock, post-its, etc.

Additional needs include:

New Laser Jet Printer

Wireless Keyboard

Cash Register

Heavy Duty Storage Racks

Chain Saw

Tree Trimmer

Floor Pads

Desks and Chairs

Large Gun Safe

Perhaps you upholster or you'd like to adopt a chair?

Can you sponsor new floor runners in the mansion?

Are you a builder and would you like to restore the Gazebo?

Can you help upgrade our security system to protect the mansion?

The need is great for the preservation and protection of Kalispell's treasure...the Conrad Mansion Museum.

Please see or website for our greatest needs or contact us for more information.

Conrad Mansion Museum

330 Woodland Avenue

Kalispell, MT 59901

406-755-2166

info@conradmansion.com