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Mansion Monthly

November 2014

40 years gift to city

Greetings from the Mansion!

 

Since 1941, Thanksgiving has been celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November.  Prior to that, President Lincoln proclaimed the date to be the final Thursday in November and the national holiday was first celebrated on the same date by all states in 1863.

       

The Thanksgiving holiday gives us an opportunity to reflect on the many blessings received over the past 40 years.  Our many supporters have attended tours and Mansion events, purchased memberships, volunteered and made monetary and other donations.  This support helps us keep the dream of Alicia Conrad Campbell alive. The Mansion  is a community icon and a tribute to Alicia's pioneering parents.  Thank you. 

 


Gennifer, Margot & the Mansion Staff

                              

 
Visit the Conrad Mansion Booth
at the Vintage Whites Market
November 8
Fairgrounds Expo Center
  
The Conrad Mansion will participate in the Vintage Whites Market this Saturday.  We will have a nice selection of items from the Gift Shop, including vintage linens and jewelry, Conrad Mansion Christmas ornaments, books and old fashioned toys.  Something for everyone on your Christmas list!  We are excited to be part of this extremely popular event.  For more information about the market, click here.

 

Christmas Events Announced  

Christmas Tours

 

 Tour the Mansion and learn about Conrad Christmas traditions.

  100+ year-old quilts are also on display during the Christmas tours.    

 

Fridays & Saturdays

November 28 - Dec. 27 11 am, 1 pm, 3 pm

Reservations required

$10 adult, $9 senior, $6 student, $4 child

 

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Christmas Tea & Tours

     

Learn about the Conrad holiday traditions during the Christmas tour. Afterwards, enjoy an elegant traditional tea in the beautiful Conrad Dining Room.   

 

 Saturdays: Dec. 6, 13, 20, 27

11 am and 1 pm

Reservations required

$25

 

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Children's Christmas

 

Bring your child to meet Santa and share their wish list.

Kids receive a small gift and keepsake photograph.   

 

Dec. 11, 4-7 pm

Reservations required

$10 per keepsake photo

 

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Christmas Choir "Evensong"


Enjoy Christmas Music performed in the Great Hall by Valley Voices "Evensong" Choir.

 

Dec. 18, 7 pm

Reservations required

$15


 
Back in the day - Cutlery Boxes
Cutlery Box on Sheraton Buffet in Conrad Dining Room 
Getting ready to carve the turkey and looking for a knife?  When the Conrads celebrated Thanksgiving, knives were kept in this decorative case on display in the dining room.  Some of the most elegant and often ornate were in the styles of Robert Adam, George Hepplewhite and Thomas Sheraton.  This beautiful, locking box has a sloping top because raised veins would showcase the handles of knives when opened. Mahogany and satinwoods were most common, occasionally inlaid with marquetry, or edged with boxwood which was resistant to chipping. 

Intricate Marquetry

 
Top of Lid
A Trivia Question...
 

How long has Sweetie Pie, the Conrad Mansion's tortoise shell calico cat and only resident, lived at the Mansion?

 

1.  6 years  

   

2.  7 years

 

3.  8 years

  

Look for the answer in

November's Newsletter.  

 

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OCTOBER ANSWER:    

 

 385 guests attended

the popular Ghost Tours

during its 2-day run.
Historic Clothing Exhibit

EXTENDED FOR THE HOLIDAY SEASON!

"A Glimpse at
Downton Abbey Era
Fashions at the
Conrad Mansion
1912-1923"
 
 
Due to the popularity of this clothing exhibit, it will be on display until the end of the year with a few new additions.  The exhibit has been enhanced with several examples of colder weather clothing that have replaced the summer dresses.

Pictured above are two late afternoon dresses 1912 and 1923, respectively.

In addition, three coats are now on exhibit.  There is also a cocktail or dinner dress from the late 1920's as a look forward to the new season of Downton Abbey coming in January 2015.

For this exhibit, the Music Room is the venue of a winter wedding, complete with a bride and groom enjoying a festive toast and for the guests, a holiday punch.



Many thanks to Teresa Knutson and Sarah Safford for planning and executing the Conrad Mansion's historic clothing exhibits.

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Upcoming Events...  
 

The Mansion's booth will include a number of consignment items not available in the Gift Shop.  Vintage cribs, a stained glass window, Roseville pottery and many other interesting items will be sold.  All proceeds benefit the Mansion.
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
Office Admin: Mary Lou Lumpkin
Media Coordinator: Mary Miers
Maintenance: Tisch Haas
Gardener: Dave Leger
Guide & Gift Shop Staff:
Cindy Connor
Sharon Pearson
Michelle Morgan
Virginia Swan
Mary Meister
Karissa White
Janae Barron
Alexa Lamers
Shalom Baer
Nancy Helgath
Stephanie Woodland

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
Debra Johnson
Teresa Knutson
Marilyn Reynolds
Sarah Safford
Lana Bowers
Marlene Strand
Miriam Emerson

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.

 

 

Last month's image shows a corner of the exquisite dining room tablecloth.  It is embellished with an embroidered "C" and a hardanger border.    

 
Conrad Mansion Museum
330 Woodland Avenue
Kalispell, MT  59901

406-755-2166
info@conradmansion.com

Small outside pic