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Mansion Monthly 


May 2015

  
Meet me at the Mansion!

Greetings from the Mansion!

    

This vintage postcard, titled "I'M TIDY NOW," portrays cats primping as if getting ready for a big event.  One of them bears a striking resemblance to Sweetie Pie, the Conrad Cat.  It's true that Sweetie Pie is looking forward to greeting Mansion visitors after a long winter of indoor prowling.  On May 15th, the Mansion opens for the season and her concierge service begins! 

 

Staff has also been sprucing, tidying, polishing and preparing for the Mansion's first visitors. The Mansion opens with two special exhibits; an historic clothing exhibit and the return of the Conrad Family firearms on loan from the Montana Historical Society. Although visitors can view both displays during regular tours, specific curator-led evening tours will be available for the clothing exhibit.  See more information below.   

 

Events are also being planned in conjunction with the firearms exhibit.  Details will be announced soon.

 

Thank you for your continued support!  

   

Gennifer, Margot & the Mansion Staff

                              

 
Death by Chocolate Wrap Up & Thank You's
 
The 14th annual Death by Chocolate is now history - just like the memorable 1970s characters featured in the murder mystery.

The Mansion's major fundraiser was a huge success. Thanks to all who helped make this event possible: our dedicated volunteers, including the wonderful and entertaining cast members; the generous community sponsors, both our room sponsors and businesses that donated services, and, of course, our guests, many of whom came in costume.  Click here for a list of this year's sponsors.      
 
Featured below is a unique raffle item received only days before the event.  This handcrafted, gingerbread house of the Conrad Mansion, complete with chocolate dripping from the roof, was donated by Sherri Staat.  A guest from Idaho was the lucky winner of the Conrad Mansion Gingerbread House. Thank you, Sharri, for a one-of-a-kind tribute to this historic Kalispell treasure.  
 
And, finally, thank you to all who participated in this fun event.  The Mansion's roof repair fund is well on its way!  
 
Gingerbread Conrad Mansion - Made and Donated by Sherri Staat
 
"Celebrating 100 Years of Fashion
With the Conrads"
 
To mark the 40th anniversary of the Conrad Mansion Museum, this special historic clothing exhibit chronicles one hundred years of changing fashions and the contemporaneous changes taking place in the Conrad family between 1868 and 1968.

 

Because of the significance of this exhibit, special curator-led tours featuring the historic clothing, supplemented with silhouettes and other interpretive material, will be offered.  In addition, a 12-page booklet filled with professional photos of the collection taken by Karen Weyer Photography will be included in the $30 ticket price.  


What:  Evening group tours - limited to 15 people 
Dates:  Second Fridays 
June 12 at 6:30 pm 
July 10 at 6:30 pm.
August 14 at 6:30 pm.

Time: Doors open at 6 pm. Light refreshments will be served before the tour.
Price: $30.  Reservations required.

NOTE:  Evening group tours for organizations, clubs or other groups
 can be arranged by appointment. 
 
Is Spring Cleaning or a Garage Sale
in Your Future?
Is Clutter Getting the Best of You?

 

Here's a housekeeping hint.  Hint #33: Less stuff means less dust!   

 

Did you know that the Gift Shop accepts donations to sell for the benefit of the Mansion?

 

Perhaps you have items passed down from great-grandparents of grandparents and are now ready to part with them for one reason or another.   

  

Over the past year, individuals who were moving out of state or downsizing have contacted a staff member about donating items to benefit the Mansion. Examples of items the Mansion accepts are vintage linens, pottery, jewelry, dishes and other unique vintage items.

 

As a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, gifts to the Mansion are recognized with a thank you letter for IRS purposes. The value of the donation is set by the giver.


Please contact the Mansion if you'd like to discuss whether an item you have would be accepted as a donation. All proceeds from the sale of donated items help support the Mansion.

 

NOTE: The Mansion's Gift Shop does not offer appraisal services.  

 
 
A Trivia Question...
 

According to the 1900 census, what was the population of Kalispell?

   

1.   2,526 

   

2.   4,526

 

3.   6,526

  

Look for the answer in

June's Newsletter.  

 

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APRIL ANSWER:    

 

Ghirardelli is America's longest continuously operating chocolate manufacturer. In 1849, Domingo Ghirardelli began selling chocolate to Gold Rush miners, and in 1852 he opened a factory in San Francisco.
Amazon Shoppers Can Help the Mansion!
  

 

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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
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 Conner
Sharon Pearson
Michelle Morgan
Virginia Swan
Mary Meister
Karissa White
Alexa Lamers
Shalom Baer
Nancy Helgath
Stephanie Woodland
Marlene Strand

Board Of Directors:
Sue Corrigan, President
Everit Sliter, Treasurer
Catherine Weber, Secretary
Mark Norley
Teri Iwersen
Beth Collier
Gary Havens
Rita Fitzsimmons
Chris Vick, Family Representative
Carrie Nelson
Katharine Thompson
Mary Pat Murphy

Regular Volunteers:
Teresa Knutson
Sarah Safford
Lana Bowers
Miriam Emerson
Lauren Vance

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 featuring a  Burroughs adding machine on metal stand with wooden shelf is located on the third floor of the Mansion.

 
Conrad Mansion Museum
330 Woodland Avenue
Kalispell, MT  59901

406-755-2166
info@conradmansion.com

Small outside pic