To spark excitement in architecture, history, and design through a dynamic exploration of Glessner House, its family, and its preservation.
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William Morris Tour
SOLD OUT! Immerse yourself in the stunning design philosophy of William Morris. Reflecting the deep interests of Frances Glessner and the renowned architect…
Shadows on the Street: Haunted Tours of Historic Prairie Avenue
ALL FRIDAY TOURS ARE SOLD OUT. TICKETS REMAIN FOR SATURDAY TOURS. Tales of strange sounds, unexplained sightings, and untimely endings await as you explore…
38th Annual Edgar Allan Poe Readings
Squirm in your seats as actors from Lifeline Theatre present readings of Poe's terrifying stories and poetry. Hear classics like The Raven and The Tell-Tale…
Shadows on the Street: Haunted Tours of Historic Prairie Avenue
Tales of strange sounds, unexplained sightings, and untimely endings await as you explore Prairie Avenue after dark! During this 60 minute walking tour through…
ONLINE - Conserving an Antebellum Masterpiece: Fifty Years of Preservation at Victoria Mansion
Victoria Mansion, a historic house museum in Portland, Maine, is a rare, intact example of a pre-Civil War Italianate villa. Surviving with over 90 percent of…
Avante-Garde in the Alley: Modern Art, Theatrical Innovation, and the Chicago Artistic Renaissance in Towertown
"Avant-Garde in the Alley" pulls back the curtain on the creative art and theater scene of the bohemian enclave of Towertown. The Near North Side neighborhood…
Performance: Dear Rhoda
A timeless love story for today! The Shakespeare Project of Chicago comes to Glessner House for one night only, to present a theatrical reading, with music, of…
Architecture Tour
SOLD OUT! Uncover the groundbreaking design of Glessner House on our exclusive tours! Step back in time to 1887 and witness a piece of architectural history…
Servants Tour
SOLD OUT! Step into a world where 60 percent of a family’s home was dedicated to areas for paid servants to live and work. Immerse yourself in the captivating…
Children's Gingerbread House Decorating Party
Create a holiday masterpiece at Glessner House’s tenth annual Gingerbread House Decorating Party! Create your own mini-gingerbread house to take home. All…
We Wish You a Mattie Christmas!
The tree is decorated and the stockings are hung, so Frances Glessner is planning a very special Christmas luncheon with the assistance of her favorite cook,…
Christmas Candlelight Tours
Experience the charm of a traditional Christmas at Glessner House this holiday season! These special one hour docent-led tours will highlight Christmas customs…
Christmas Candlelight Tours
Experience the charm of a traditional Christmas at Glessner House this holiday season! These special one hour docent-led tours will highlight Christmas customs…
Christmas Candlelight Tours
Experience the charm of a traditional Christmas at Glessner House this holiday season! These special one hour docent-led tours will highlight Christmas customs…
Christmas Candlelight Tours
Experience the charm of a traditional Christmas at Glessner House this holiday season! These special one hour docent-led tours will highlight Christmas customs…