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Greetings!
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Greetings from the Mansion!
April showers bring May flowers, the May 15th opening of the Mansion's tour season and Mother's Day. The Mansion is offering a special Mother's Day gift package. Details below.
Gennifer, Margot & the Mansion Staff
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Mother's Day Gift Package
The Conrad Mansion Gift Shop is offering a special gift package for Mother's Day. The beautiful Conrad Mansion Photo Book, gift wrapped in antique-themed paper, along with two (2) tour passes is available for $35.00.
The Mansion opens for tours on May15th - after Mother's Day - so your gift will be appreciated again when your special person comes for a tour.
If you are looking for a unique gift for someone who has everything, call the Mansion or stop by the Gift Shop to purchase this package! Proceeds benefit the Mansion.
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"Distinctive Destination"
Designation
The Conrad Mansion was recently listed in the on-line directory of National Trust Distinctive Destinations. Currently, the Mansion is one of only two Distinctive Designations in Montana. We are proud to be listed in this national directory of historic places and proud to display their program logo and promotional language on our website.
We are proud to be a Distinctive Destination of the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
We welcome all National Trust Members to receive discounts when visiting our site.
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Back in the day -
Victorian Houseplants: All the Rage
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In colonial days, homes were too dark and cold to be hospitable to houseplants. But when the Age of Technology arrived and manufacturing advances produced larger and better window glass and heating the home was not dependent on fireplaces, houseplants were invited inside.
Victorians loved houseplants and larger homes had ferneries or bay windows whose sole purpose was to grow houseplants. The Mansion has a fernery on the south side of the house where sunlight streams in.
What were Victorian's favorite houseplants? Maidenhair ferns, Sword ferns, Holly ferns, Boston Ferns, Palm, and Aspidistra to name a few. The sketch below represents a popular pastime in the 19th Century: an organized fern hunt. Found ferns could be added to ones fern collection, which was immensely popular.
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A Gift from Rich and Judy Pettersen
"the firm name meant honesty..."
This copy of THE FINANCIER, a weekly journal published in New York on January 3, 1898, was recently donated by Rich and Judy Pettersen. This edition is significant because it contains an article about the honesty and integrity of the Conrad brothers. William and Charles sold a bank in good faith, but two months later the bank failed with $750,000 of depositors money on its books. When the brothers learned of the bank's failure, they voluntarily came forward and guaranteed every dollar on deposit, without knowing how much the total might be. According to the article, "The action of the Conrads is one which is so remarkable in banking circles of the present day that it merits special mention, and Montana has every reason to be proud of such sturdy honesty and business integrity among her pioneer founders." The 1898 journal will be on display in Mr. Conrad's library/office.
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13th Annual Death by Chocolate
Murder Mystery 
"Back From the Future without a Clue"
1895 meets 1985 in 1955
$60 per person $55 for members Tickets available at the Mansion, The Book Shelf in Kalispell, Station 8 in Columbia Falls and Whitefish Gift & Gear. 21+.
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A Trivia Question...
Kirtland Cutter, architect of the Conrad Mansion, was fond of arches. How many arches are
in the Mansion,
both inside and out?
1. 6-10
2. 11 - 15
3. 16 - 20
Look for the answer in
May's Newsletter.
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MARCH ANSWER:
3,479 volunteer hours were logged at the Mansion
during 2013.
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April 25 & 26
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Ice Cream Social
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Ghosts Tours
October 3 & 4
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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, etc.
This 1975 inventory photo shows an original black leather rocking chair. It has been dusted, polished and brought out of the basement. It now sits proudly in the Master Bedroom.
The inventory sheet describes the chair as "Original - Came with house. Platform scroll top rocker with smooth black leather upholstery on back and seat and dark wood arms and legs. There are silver-colored upholstery tacks across the front of the seat. Decorative uprights between arm and seat."
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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
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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.
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At Your Service
Executive Director: Gennifer Sauter
Assistant Manager: Margot Jaumotte
Maintenance: Tisch Haas
Gardener: Dave Leger
Guide & Gift Shop Staff:
Cindy Connor
Sharon Pearson
Michelle Morgan
Virginia Swan
Mary Meister
Media Coordinator: Mary Miers
Board Of Directors:
Sue Corrigan, President
Vanessa Ceravolo, Vice-President
Everit Sliter, Treasurer
Catherine Weber, Secretary
Mark Norley
Teri Iwersen
Beth Collier
Gary Havens
Rita Fitzsimmons
Chris Vick, Family Representative
Diane Queen Miller
Celeste Pace
Katharine Thompson
Regular Volunteers:
Heather Houseworth
Mary Lou Lumpkin
Debra Johnson
Teresa Knutson
Marilyn Reynolds
Sarah Safford
Lana Bowers
Marlene Strand
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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 dolphin-shaped foot of the black oak Flemish Library Table in the Great Hall.
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Conrad Mansion Museum
330 Woodland Avenue
Kalispell, MT 59901
406-755-2166
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