Mansion Monthly

November 2013

November Greetings from the Mansion!

It was great to see everyone out for our final Christmas at the Mansion event - please see below for a recap and our heartfelt thank you's to all that helped!

On Thanksgiving weekend, we'll start our holiday tours and Christmas teas, then in December we have our wonderful Children's Christmas and Valley Voices "Evensong" events planned. More details on these special events are included in this newsletter. You can also visit www.conradmansion.com for more information. Remember that all proceeds from special events and tours benefit the museum.

The gift shop has limited hours during the off season. Please call 755-2166 in advance for hours. The gift shop will be open during our holiday tours.

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

Gennifer, Margot & the Mansion Staff

Christmas Tours

Nov 29-Dec 28 (Fridays & Saturdays)

Christmas Tea & Tour

Nov 30, Dec 7 & 14 (Saturdays)

During the Christmas Season, enjoy the beautifully decorated Mansion while learning about the Christmas traditions of the Conrads, including the most beloved Christmas Pudding. 100 year-old quilts are also on display during the Christmas tours only.

Guided Christmas tours begin the day after Thanksgiving and run through December 28th, 2013. The tours are held on Fridays and Saturdays at 11am, 1pm, and 3pm. Reservations are required to ensure space availability.

Costs for tours is $10 for adults, $9 for seniors, $6 for students, and $4 for children.

Our holiday season tea & tours are offered Saturdays on November 30, December 7 & 14 at 1pm. It's a wonderful way to spend a cold winter afternoon with friends.

The holiday season Tea & Tour is very popular and sells out early. Reservations are required by the Wednesday prior to the Saturday date. $25 per person.

Children's Christmas

Dec 12 (Thursday)

Guess who's coming to town! Bring your child to visit with Santa and share his/her wish list.

Every child is welcome and receives a small gift from Santa. You can purchase a keepsake photo of your child(ren) with Santa benefitting the mansion, compliments of Karen Weyer Photography. Short Christmas tours are also available.

Times available from 4pm-7pm, reservations are required. Please make your reservations early.

Prices: $10 for each keepsake photo with Santa; tour of the mansion $5 for each adult.

Evensong Christmas Concert

Dec 19 (Thursday)

Enjoy the harmony of the Evensong Community Choir in the Grand Hall of the Conrad Mansion.

They'll be singing your favorite holiday tunes in the festive holiday atmosphere of the mansion. This special event is a holiday favorite.

Please call ahead for your tickets as seating is limited. $15 per person. Coffee and dessert follow the show.

Full Nativity Scene

The full nativity was unveiled at the Christmas at the Mansion event. We are so grateful to Miriam Emerson for her dedication to the restoration of these pieces.

We will have the nativity on display again in the gazebo during our holiday events so be sure to come by see the wonderful scene.

We are also grateful to the long-time Kalispell residents Rosalie Heineke, Lois Himsl, and Gerene Little for the original donation.

Please see our Nativity Scene Restoration page on our website for more information on this project.

Christmas at the Mansion ~ Thank You!

The final Christmas at the Mansion was wonderful all the way around! With great crowds every day, beautiful arts and crafts on display, support from the community and our media friends, and most importantly our volunteers! We'd like to publicly THANK all of you that helped make the event a success!

Event Volunteers

Aaron Siems

Beth Collier

Cindy Conner

Daniel Schilb

Dave Jaumotte

Diane Queen Miller

Donna Wehrman

Erica Angelos

Gary Havens

Karissa White

Kristen Golder

Laura Nordstrom

Lynn Havens

Margot Jaumotte

Mark Norley

Marleen Strand

Mike Golder

Misty Green

Nicole Sauter

Stephanie Woodland

Teri Iwerson

Terry Eacker

Tisch Haas

Decorating Volunteers

Nikki Sliter-Head Elf

Carol Holste

Carol McElwain

Carol Pirrie

Don Bauder

Donna Wehrman

Earl Colton

Everit Sliter

Gordon Pirrie

Jack Creek

Joan Creek

Judy Fretheim

Judy Schickendantz

Lee Kozlowski

Mark Schickendantz

Patrick Jones

Patti Ormiston

Rita Fitzsimmons

Sandy Cherot

Stew Redfield

Tom McElwain

These volunteers (and many others) have helped decorate for the past 30 years! AWESOME!

Musicians

Clara Wieck

Dinah Weimer

Elizabeth Radosevich

Erik Dye

Jesse Ahmann

Maryruth Fallon

Musicians

Natilee Radosevich

Nina Robert

Peg Allison

Roberta Struck

Valli Ostrem

Will Peterson

Generous Donations - Thank You!

This beautiful collection of items was donated to the Mansion to be sold in the gift shop. The items were donated by Ellen T. Murray, Mary Miers and Pat Moore. We would like to thank them for their generosity and appreciate the ability to sell them in the gift shop to raise money for Mansion operating expenses.

This flat screen monitor was donated to the mansion by Linda Smith. The monitor will be used in the setup of a computer research workstation.

If you would like to help with a donation, please see this link on our website for our greatest needs list.

2013 Special

Holiday Events

Christmas Parade & Tree Lighting

Downtown Kalispell

Nov 29 (Fri at 6pm)

Look for us in the annual parade!

Christmas Tours

Nov 29-Dec 28 (Fri & Sat)

Christmas Tea & Tour

Nov 30-Dec 14 (Saturdays)

Children's Christmas

Dec 12

Valley Voices "Evensong"

Christmas Choir

Dec 19

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

Capes, Cloaks, and Capelets ~ New Winter Historic Clothing Exhibit

Teresa Knutson and Sarah Safford have put together a marvelous display of historic clothing for our special holiday season.

The theme is Christmas Caroling in Capes, Cloaks, and Capelets with vintage pieces on display throughout the mansion.

Please see this link on our website for a full description of this new display.

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

*Special Invitation to our Annual Member Appreciation Party

For full membership information, please visit our website.

You can make a difference!

With the end of the year approaching and an opportunity to receive a year-end tax write off and help one of your favorite non-profit museums (Conrad Mansion), 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: Margot 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

Diane Queen Miller

Catherine Weber

Regular Volunteers:

Heather Houseworth

MaryLou Lumpkin

Marilyn Frey

Debra Johnson

Teresa Knutson

Marilyn Reynolds

Sarah Safford

Lana Bowers

Marlene Strand

Where is this in the Mansion?

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

The image depicted last month is the antique ice box that can be found in the mansion's kitchen.

Many Ways to Help!

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

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