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 Mansion Monthly

February 2014

40 years gift to city

Valentine Greetings from the Mansion!

   

Valentine's Day is a time to think about giving a gift from the heart.  As we prepare the house and gardens for our 40th year, we hope we can count on you to be our Valentine.  Your donation benefits the self-supporting Conrad Mansion Museum.   There are many ways to support this historic landmark.

 

Gennifer, Margot & the Mansion Staff

                           

 
13th Annual Death by Chocolate
 Murder Mystery
 
BACK TO THE FUTURE meets
the board game CLUE

 

 

April 25 & 26 

7-10 p.m.   


   

This year's murder mystery will have you traveling through decades with all the CLUE characters; Professor Plum, Colonel Mustard, Miss Scarlet, Mr. Green, Mrs. White, Mrs. Peacock and Marty, the Professor and the crew from Back to the Future.   

 

$60 per person

$55 for Friends of the Mansion members.

Tickets available now at the Mansion.  Call 755-2166.       
 Guide Application Deadline: February 28   
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Pictured here are college students Megan and Brit.
They have served as seasonal tour guides for several summers.

If you enjoy meeting people, have a penchant for history and the ability to memorize a script, consider joining the Mansion's team.
  
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March 6 Lecture:  Pikas
 
Learn about the natural history of the charismatic pika, including what pikas can tell us about climate change and shrinking alpine zones in Glacier National Park.  Glacier Institute hosts a lecture by seasoned naturalist and outdoor educator Denny Olson at the Mansion. Doors open at 6:00 p.m.  Lecture starts at 6:30. Wine and desserts will be served before the lecture.
 
Price is $10 per person. Seating is limited to 65.  RSVPs are required.  Please call the Conrad Mansion at 755-2166 to reserve your seat for this entertaining evening of  education. 

Back in the day - The Postcard 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The first postcard to be printed as a souvenir in the United States was created in 1893 to advertise the World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago. Victorian postcards like these became popular because people wanted an easier way to write a short note.

 

The postcard craze between 1907 and 1910 was particularly popular among rural and small-town women in Northern U.S. states.   In 1908, more than 677 million postcards were mailed.
Gift Shop Donations  

 
On occasion, people contact the Mansion Gift Shop Manager to ask about donating items.  As a self-supporting, 501(c)(3) entity,  we welcome those inquiries. 

 

Pictured above are some of the items the Gift Shop has recently received for resale. If you plan to downsize and have antique or vintage items, please contact the Mansion about donating.   A  letter for tax purposes will be issued to the donor, who places a value on the gift.   

   

If you would like to help with a donation in other ways, please see this link on our website for our greatest needs list. 
A Trivia Question...
 

After a successful 30-year run, how many guests attended the final "Christmas at the Mansion" 3-day event in October 2013?

 

1. 1,000 - 1,499

 

2  1,500 - 1,999

 

3.  2,000 - 2.499

 

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JANUARY ANSWER:   

8,069 guests took a tour of the Mansion in 2013.   
Upcoming Events ...  
 
Pikas
A Glacier Institute Lecture
March 6
 
Death by Chocolate 
April 25 & 26

Tours of Mansion Begin
May 15
 
 Ice Cream Social
July 4
Out of Storage ... 
A Sneak Preview! 
 
During the Mansion's downtime,  staff has been busy removing sheets from furniture stored in the basement for many years.  Wonderful pieces were revealed - tables, chairs, footstools. 

These original pieces have been dusted, polished and moved into some of the Mansion's 26 rooms.

If you haven't visited for a while, plan to be delighted with the Mansion's "new" look.
  
Details on specific pieces will be released soon! 
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
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.
 
As a 501(c)(3) corporation, 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
Michelle Morgan
Virginia Swan
Mary Meister
Media Coordinator: Mary Miers

Board Of Directors:
Mark Norley
Everit Sliter
Theresa White
Sue Corrigan
Teri Iwersen
Beth Collier
Gary Havens
Rita Fitzsimmons
Vanessa Ceravolo
Colleen Unterreiner
Chris Vick
Diane Queen Miller
Catherine Weber

Regular Volunteers:
Heather Houseworth
Mary Lou Lumpkin
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 top of the balustrades in the Great Hall. 
Conrad Mansion Museum
330 Woodland Avenue
Kalispell, MT  59901

406-755-2166
info@conradmansion.com

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