CALENDAR OF EVENTS
| January | |
| 1 - Apr 1 | Hillforest is Closed Thank you for a great year! Hillforest will re-open April 1, 2012. |
| April | |
| 1 | Hillforest Re-opens - Quilts of Yesteryear Exhibit Hillforest Victorian House Museum opens for 2012 touring season featuring the museum's collection of antique quilts. |
| 14 | Hillforest Museum’s Early Bird Rummage Sale 7:00 a.m.—2:00 p.m. Aurora City Park Pavilion. Donations welcome! The early bird catches the bargains! Set up is Friday, April 13, 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. |
| 27 - 28 | Hillforest Museum Hosts Mystery Dinner/ A Door in the Dumpster 6:30 p.m. Enjoy an fun-filled evening of mystery and mayhem presented by the Rivertown Players at Hillforest. A full dinner is included in the price of the event. Reservations required. Cost: Hillforest members $35.00, non-members $40.00. |
| May | |
| 6 | Hillforest’s Community Appreciation Day 1:00—5:00 p.m. Hillforest thanks the community for their support with a reduced admission price of $1.00 to visit the museum. Bring the whole family to tour Hillforest! |
| 19 | Ghosts in the Museum Paranormal Investigation 9:00 - 12:00 midnight They're back...Members of the Spiritual Hope Society will return to perform another paranormal investigation of Hillforest after dark. Be a part of the investigation team using tools of the trade led by society members. Also, learn of evidence previously caught within Hillforest's walls. Cost: members $40.00, non-members $45.00 Reservations are limited. Check out www.spiritualhopesociety.com to see some evidence of past investigations. |
| July | |
| 16 - 19 | “The American Girl” Day Camps for Girls 9:00 a.m.—12:00 p.m. Girls ages (5-14) will have a great time learning of the history of the “American Girl” doll series, making a fun craft for themselves and their doll, and participating in a little lady tea. Dolls are invited to attend. Cost: $25.00 per child. Reservations required. Camps are one day. more info |
| August | |
| 4 | 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 $35.00, Non-members $40.00. |
| September | |
| 15 | Lost Love Letters Dinner Theater 6:30 p.m. Enjoy a theatrical presentation of actual correspondence from Hillforest's archives between Alexina Gaff Mitchell and her husband Robert Charlton Mitchell during the civil war ara. Three course dinner included. Reservations required. Cost: Members $35.00, Non-members $40.00 |
| October | |
| 11 | “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. Professional make up artist Ashley Matheo will guide you to make the most of yourself with the correct makeup application. Start your Christmas shopping early as you browse a wide slection of of merchandise from 30 onsite vendors. Cost of $25.00 includes appetizers and donation to Tour for the Cure. Please call 812-926-0087 to purchase tickets. Vendor space available. |
| 18 | Celebrate Autumn Tea Celebrate the changing of the leaves with a three-course tea featuring delicious tastes of the seasons. Tour included. Reservations required. Cost: Members $20.00, Non-members $25.00 Groups welcome! |
| 20 | Ghost in the Museum Paranormal Investigation 8:00-11:00 p.m. They're back...Participate in a three hour parnormal investigation of Hillforest in the DARK with members of the Spiritual Hope Society. Cost: $45.00 per person. $40.00 Members. For a look at what past Hillforest investigations visit www.spiritualhopesociety.com more info |
| 27 | Ghosts in the Museum Paranormal Investigation 8:00-11:00 p.m. They're back...Participate in a three hour parnormal investigation of Hillforest in the DARK with members of the Spiritual Hope Society. Cost: $45.00 per person. $40.00 Members. For a look at what past Hillforest investigations visit www.spiritualhopesociety.com more info |
| November | |
| 20 - Dec 30 | “A Victorian Christmas” 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. more info |
| December | |
| 6 | Victorian Christmas Tea Time 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 $22.00, Non-members $25.00 |
| 8 | Hillforest Holiday Open House Bring the family to tour Hillforest as it is decked out for the holidays featuring costumed docents, refreshments, and entertainment. Regular hours and admission. |
| 13 | Victorian Christmas Tea Time 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 $22.00, Non-members $25.00 |
| 30 | Last Day to Tour Hillforest in 2012 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