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Mansion Monthly 


June 2015

  
Meet me at the Mansion!

Greetings from the Mansion!

    

For quite a few of us, fashion has been a part of our lives since we dressed our childhood dolls.  If you are interested in learning about a century (1860s-1960s) of changing styles, join the Mansion's volunteer clothing curator as she takes you on a special historic clothing tour.  Click here for more information on these tours.  

 

Coming next month is the Mansion's annual 4th of July Ice Cream Social directly after the Kalispell Parade.  We invite everyone to enjoy us for free ice cream on the Mansion's grounds.  Self-guided tours of the Mansion will be offered at reduced rates.

 

In August, mark your calendars for Friday the 21st and Saturday the 22nd.  A special event will celebrate the return of the Conrad Family firearms for the first time in the Museum's 40-year history.  Two nationally known firearms experts will be on hand to discuss the collection.  

 

Thank you for your continued support!  

   

Gennifer, Margot & the Mansion Staff

                              

 

Hot Off the Presses - tripadvisor awards
Conrad Mansion a 2015 Certificate of Excellence! 



This prestigious award can only be earned through consistently great reviews published on tripadvisor, the world's largest travel site.

The Conrad Mansion is listed #1 of 25 things to do in Kalispell by tripadvisor.  If you would like to read some of our reviews, please click here.

Congratulations to the Mansion's staff who work tirelessly to make the Mansion tours something special for our guests.  Kudos are also in order for the behind-the-scenes staff, including the dedicated folks who perform maintenance and landscape duties and all of our incredible volunteers!
 
 
Here's an Easy Way to Help Support the Mansion!


Whenever you shop at your local Smith's grocery store,  you can help the Mansion through their Community Rewards Program. 

It's easy to sign up.  Create an on-line Smith's account entering basic information, verifying email and entering your rewards card number and choosing the Conrad Mansion  as the organization you'd like to support. 

Step by step enrollments instructions can be found at www.smithscommunityrewards.com

 
A Wonderful Return!

 

Recently this beautiful music stand returned to the Mansion compliments of Chris Vick, Mr. Conrad's great-grandson and Family Representative on the Board of Directors. The mahogany, lyre-shaped floor stand now sits next to Mrs. Conrad's piano in the Music Room.  In addition to storage in the top racks, the bottom drawer also opens.

 

Below is a picture of the music stand taken in 1975 when the Mansion's contents were inventoried after the City of Kalispell agreed to accept ownership of the home.    

 

 
 
A Trivia Question...
 
The lyre is a classical string instrument.  Its shape is featured prominently in the Music Room, where Mrs. Conrad's original piano is located.  How many examples of the lyre shape grace the room?

   

1.   6   

   

2.   7   

 

  3.   8     

  

Look for the answer in

July's Newsletter.  

 

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According to the 1900 census, the population of Kalispell was 2,526.
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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.
 
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
Brit Clark
Katie Boharski

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 featured the  nameplate of the trunk maker from Oshkosh Wisconsin.  The trunk is located on the third floor of the Mansion.

 
Conrad Mansion Museum
330 Woodland Avenue
Kalispell, MT  59901

406-755-2166
info@conradmansion.com

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