September Greetings from the Mansion!   It's a busy month with many special events planned.  The Mansion relies on proceeds from these fund-raising events to maintain our beautiful landmark as well as offer new programs throughout the year.  This newsletter outlines our upcoming special events, we hope to see you soon!  Our fall regular tour hours are: Tuesday-Sunday through October 13th. The first tour is at 10:00am on the hour with the last tour of the day departing at 4:00pm.   The gift shop is open throughout the day on tour days.  You'll find unique gift items, Conrad Mansion souvenirs, and can purchase tickets for upcoming events. Thank you, as always, for your support of the Conrad Mansion Museum!   Gennifer, Margot & the Mansion Staff

There are still a few tickets left for our very special fund-raising event ~ the C.E. Conrad Buffalo Bash and Sideshow at the Spring Brook Ranch on Thursday, September 12, 2013.

 

The menu features buffalo stew with all the fixins' as well as wine, beer and sarsaparilla.  Guest will be entertained throughout the evening with Jim Watson speaking about the buffalo that are raised on Spring Brook Ranch (descendants of the original Conrad herd); Cowboy singer, Bill Humenik, singing at the campfire; Jack Fairchild performing rope tricks; and special guests, C.E. Conrad and his wife Alicia, mingling with the crowd throughout the evening.

 

Tickets are $120 per person with $75 of that price tax deductible.  Tickets can still be purchased at the Mansion...stop by or give us a call at 755-2166.  Tickets will also be available at the door - we hope to see you there!

 
This is a fundraiser and all proceeds from this event benefit the Conrad Mansion Museum.

Please let us thank you by joining us at the Friends of the Mansion Appreciation Party on Thursday, September 19th from 4:00pm-6:00pm.  

 

We are grateful for all you do and look forward to the opportunity to thank you in person.  Refreshments will be served.  Hope to see you there!

SEE 100 Items NOT on regular tours!

 

The last Nooks and Crannies Tour evening tour of the season is scheduled for September 26th.   It's your last chance for this behind the scenes look at Kalispell's most famous home!  

This special evening tour lasts about 1 ½ hours and is limited to 10 people per tour.  Time slots start at 5:30pm with tours beginning every 30 minutes until 8:00pm.

Reservations are required and already filling up.

Tickets are $25.00 per person. Members: $20.00.  

This tour is not recommended for children under 10 years old.

 

Call 406-755-2166 and reserve your spot now for this very special tour!

Hear stories from the staff and the community related to the possible presences in the Mansion.  The Conrad family loved the Mansion dearly and it has been said that so much so that spirits of family don't want to leave.  Throughout the years there are many known instances of spirits being felt and seen at the Mansion.  Find out for yourself if ghosts of the Conrad family still live at the historic Conrad Mansion. 

Tours are on Friday & Saturday, October 4 & 5 and start after dark at 7:00pm and run every 15 minutes until 9:00pm.  Tickets are $15 per person ($5 is tax deductible) and available now at the gift shop Tuesday through Sunday or by calling 406-755-2166.  Reservations are required for this annual sell out event.  The Conrad Mansion Ghost Tours are not recommended for children.

 

This is a fund-raiser for the Mansion. 

 

These photos showcase the before and after shots of Miriam's restoration of the Cherub. 

 

 

We have been highlighting a different piece each month then we'll 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.  Please see our Nativity Scene Restoration page  on our website for more information on this project.

 

This years' celebration is particularly memorable as it marks the last year that Christmas at the Mansion is scheduled.

As always, Christmas at the Mansion has juried the finest craftspeople from throughout the Northwest to display their best creative work, along with vintage pieces and antiques.  

 

Preview Party - Friday, October 25th from 7:00pm-9:00pm.  Enjoy the elegance of the holiday season with music, arts and crafts, champagne and appetizers.  Tickets are $45 per person ($40 for members) and are available in the Gift Shop Tuesday through Sunday or by calling 406-755-2166.  Reservations are required.  Get your tickets early, as this event will sell out!

 

Christmas at the Mansion Bazaar - Saturday, October 26th from 10:00am-5:00pm and Sunday, October 27th from 11:00am-4:00pm.  Tickets are available at the door for $5 per person ($2 for children).   

 

This is a fund-raiser for the Mansion.