CALENDAR OF EVENTS
| August | |
| 7 | Pilsner & Ports Summer Soiree 6:30 p.m.—9:00 p.m. Enjoy a summer evening sampling specialty beers, appetizers, live music, and a great view of the Ohio River from the courtyard of Hillforest. Wine available. Includes a tour of Hillforest. Reservations required. Cost: Members $30.00, Non-members $35.00. |
| September | |
| 2 | A Victorian Day of Beauty Tea 1:00 p.m. *NOTE_ Event will be held at Hillforest. All ladies yound and old are invited to enjoy a delicious three course tea at Hillforest. A “Victorian Beauty Secrets” program with samples and favors will be presented by Kay Cassedy. Reservations required. Cost: Members $25.00, Non-members $30.00. |
| October | |
| 1 - 31 | Hillforest in Mourning An Exhibition of Mourning Tradition in the 19th Century Open Tuesday – Sunday, 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. Regular admission charged. |
| 7 | “The Girl’s Night Out” 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. Ladies young and old are invited to “think pink” for a fun night out at the Dearborn Country Club to benefit the fight against breast cancer and Hillforest museum. Special guest speaker will be Donna Salyer of Faulous Furs who will present a fashion show of faux furs. Ladies interest vendors,appetizers, and much more is included in the cost of $25.00 per person. |
| 15 | Ghosts in the Museum Tour 7:00 p.m. Take a lowlight tour of Hillforest with paranormal investigators from The Spiritual Hope Society. Learn of INTERESTING evidence of mysterious happenings within Hillforest’s walls. Cost $20.00 Reservations required. |
| 22 | Ghosts in the Museum Tour 7:00 p.m. Take a lowlight tour of Hillforest with paranormal investigators from The Spiritual Hope Society. Learn of INTERESTING evidence of mysterious happenings within Hillforest’s walls. Cost $20.00 Reservations required. |
| 29 | Ghosts in the Museum Paranormal Investigation 7:00 – 11:00 p.m. Be a ghost hunter for an evening and participate in a paranormal investigation conducted at Hillforest by members of The Spiritual Hope Society. Warning…not for the faint at heart! Cost: Members $40.00 Non-members $45.00 per person. Limited reservations. www.spiritualhopesociety.com |
| November | |
| 13 | Hillforest Harvest Dinner 6:30 p.m. Celebrate the harvest and experience the unforgetable tastes of traditional 19th century dishes served in Hillforest's parlors. Cost: Hillforest members $30.00, non-members $35.00 Reservations are required. |
| 20 - Dec 30 | “A Victorian Christmas” Exhibit Open Tuesday-Sunday, 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. Closed Christmas Eve and Christmas day. Visit beautiful Hillforest decorated in Victorian splendor for the holidays. Regular admission charged. |
| December | |
| 9 | Victorian Christmas & Crumpets Teas at Hillforest 1:00 p.m. Tour Hillforest’s Victorian Christmas exhibit and enjoy a festive three course tea in the Hillforest parlors featuring delicious seasonal treats and flavored tea. Reservations required. Members $25.00, Non-members $30.00 |
| 11 - 12 | Hillforest Holiday Open House Bring the family to tour Hillforest's holiday exhibit featuring costumed guides, refreshments, and treats for the children. Regular hours and admission. |
| 16 | Victorian Christmas & Crumpets Teas at Hillforest 1:00 p.m. Tour Hillforest’s Victorian Christmas exhibit and enjoy a festive three course tea in the Hillforest parlors featuring delicious seasonal treats and flavored tea. Reservations required. Members $25.00, Non-members $30.00 |
| 17 | Hillforest Holiday Dinner 7:00 p.m. What a treat to partake of a delicious holiday meal served in Hillforest's elegant parlors. Special holiday entertainment featured. Members $30.00, Non-members $35.00. Reservations required. |
| 30 | Last Day to Tour Hillforest in 2010 Don't let another year go by without visiting Hillforest. Admission charged. |
Hillforest | 213 Fifth Street | P.O. Box 127 | Aurora, Indiana 47001 | Phone: 812-926-0087 | Fax: 812-926-1075