HILLFOREST 2009 CALENDAR of EVENTS
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Click on any underlined event to register or make reservation)
| April | May | June | July | August | September | October | November | December |
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Day |
Time |
Event |
Description |
| Wednesday, April 1 | 1:00-5:00 pm | Hillforest opens for 2009 touring season |
Admission Charged Closed Mondays and major holidays. |
| All Month | 1:00-5:00 pm | "Quilts of Yesteryear" Exhibit |
Hillforest displays its collection of rare antique quilts and coverlets throughout the month of April. Regular admission charged with exception of Quilt Fest passport purchase. |
| April 2 - 5 | 1:00-5:00 pm | Quilt Fest | Purchase a $10.00 passport to view antique quilts at five sites: Dearborn County Historical Society, Hillforest, Ohio County Historical Society, Switzerland County Historical Society, and Veraestau. Visit www.ohiocountymuseum.org for a complete of quilt related events. |
| Saturday, April 4 | 7:00 am - 2:00 pm | Hillforest Early Bird Rummage Sale |
Aurora City Park Pavilion - Come
early for the best bargains! |
| Friday and Saturday, April 24 and 25 Sunday, April 26 |
Fri/Sat - 6:30 pm Sunday - Noon Matinee |
Hillforest Murder Mystery Dinners Friday, April 24 - SOLD OUT Saturday, April 25th - SOLD OUT |
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED Members $30.00, Non-members $35.00 Hillforest is hosting a fun-filled experience of murder, mystery, and mayhem presented by the Rivertown Players. A delicious dinner is included in the price and will be served in the Hillforest parlors. |
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Day |
Time |
Event |
Description |
| There are no events planned for May at this time. |
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June
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Day |
Time |
Event |
Description |
| Saturday, June 13 | 6:30 - 9:30 pm |
An
Evening of Wine and Roses (Event at Veraestau Historic Site) |
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED |
July
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Day |
Time |
Event |
Description |
| Tuesdays, July 14 & 21 | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm |
"The
American Girl" Day Camp for Girls - Ages 5 to 14 SOLD OUT |
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED |
| Thursdays, July 16 & 23 | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm |
"The
American Girl" Day Camp for Girls - Ages 5 to 14 SOLD OUT |
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED |
August
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Day |
Time |
Event |
Description |
| Saturday, Aug. 8 | 6:30pm - 9:00 pm | Crescent Brewery Beer Tasting |
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED |
September
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Day |
Time |
Event |
Description |
| Saturday, Sept. 12 | 7:00pm - 9:00 pm | Antique Appraisal with Frank Farmer Loomis |
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED |
October
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Day |
Time |
Event |
Description |
| Thursday and Friday, October 29 & 30 |
7:30 pm | Meet and Greet a Ghost Hunter |
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED $20.00 per person Meet and greet a paranormal investigator. Learn what he does, why he does it, and experience some of his ghostly findings. |
November
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Day |
Time |
Event |
Description |
| Nov. 17 - Dec 30 | 1:00pm - 5:00pm | Hillforest’s “A Victorian Christmas” Exhibit |
Visit Hillforest as it is decorated for the holidays and experience a true “Victorian Christmas”. Regular admission charged. |
December
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Day |
Time |
Event |
Description |
| Nov. 17 - Dec 30 | 1:00pm - 5:00pm | Hillforest’s “A Victorian Christmas” Exhibit |
Visit Hillforest as it is decorated for the holidays and experience a true “Victorian Christmas”. Regular admission charged. |
| Thursdays, Dec 10,17 | 1:00 pm | Hillforest's Nutcracker Teas |
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED Members $25.00, Non-members $30.00 Tour Hillforest’s Victorian Christmas exhibit and enjoy a festive three course tea in the Hillforest parlors featuring delicious seasonal treats and flavored tea. |
| Sunday, Dec. 13 | 11:30 am | Hillforest Holiday Brunch |
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED Members $30.00, Non-members $35.00 Enjoy a Christmas brunch with family and friends, then take a tour of Hillforest. |
| Friday, Dec. 11 and Saturday, Dec. 19 |
7:00 pm | Hillforest Holiday Dinner |
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED |
| Thursday, Dec. 30 | 1:00pm - 5:00pm | Last day to tour Hillforest | |