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Programs
at the Kelton House Museum & Garden
he Junior League of Columbus maintains Kelton House
for educational purposes, including field trips for students.
Authentically costumed docents guide guests through the home and recount
stories of the many Kelton family members and the house’s history.
tour
of Kelton House, led by a docent
in Victorian dress, opens a door to the Victorian way of life, genteel,
orderly, and yet not so very distant. Savor what life was like in 19th-century
Columbus, especially for the prominent family who lived here from 1852
to 1975. The Kelton House tour includes a discussion of the Keltons as
abolitionists and their role in the Underground Railroad.
Guided tours for the public are given every
Sunday from 1-4 p.m. Tours at other times may be arranged in advance by
calling the Museum between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. If
you are interested in preservation, education, or the excitement of being
part of a living piece of Civil War-era history, call (614) 464-2022 to
become a Friend of the Kelton House.
Kelton House Seasonal Tours & Events
Seasonal tours highlight holidays and customs beloved to the Victorians.
In February, we explore courtship, love, and marriage. Queen Victoria’s
birthday is celebrated at a tea in May. October brings ghostly doings,
as we look at the 19th-century fascination with spirits.
True to Victorian custom, house decorations push the limits of gilding
the lily during special holiday open houses. Every year the Kelton House
is decked out in its holiday best. Table top trees, an abundance of hanging
garland and specialty decorations are everywhere! Not only the sights
and sounds, but the smells of freshly-made pomander balls and a spiced
Christmas punch make a visit to the Kelton House a lasting memory and
a holiday tradition. Holiday activities for adults and children are offered
in conjunction with these tours.
Visit
Kelton House
The Kelton
House Museum is open for tours every Sunday, except holidays, from 1 p.m.
to 4 p.m. Kelton House is shown during the week by appointment to groups
of six or more. Please contact Kelton House Special Events Coordinator
Linda Swingle at (614) 464-2022 to make arrangements for a group tour.
Tour
cost: $6.00 per adult; $4.00 per senior citizen; $2.00 per child 6 - 18
years old.
Second Sundays at
Kelton House: 2008-2009
Calendar
Trails
of Hope
A series of historical re-enactments depicting the struggles for freedom
on the Underground Railroad.
Sunday,
August 10, 2008
Sunday, September 14, 2008
Sunday, October 12, 2008
Sunday, November 9, 2008
Sunday, December 14, 2008
Sunday, January 11, 2009
Sunday, February 8, 2009
Sunday, March 8, 2009
Sunday, May 10, 2009
Sunday, June 14, 2009
Performances are at 2:00 p.m. and at 3:00 p.m. on
the second Sunday of each month.
Tickets are $6 per adult; $4 per senior citizen; $2 per child age 6 and
over.
Reservations are not required.
The "Trails of Hope" performances are generously supported by
CHASE.
2008-2009
Programs at the Kelton House Museum & Garden
Miniature and Doll House Program and Exhibit
Sunday, September 28, 2008
2:00 p.m.
Cost: $10 per adult; $5 per child over 6 years old
Think big? No, think small.
Little tables, chairs, pianos, paintings - everything in perfect scale.
Memories of childhood will float back as you and your children experience
a tiny world of beauty and elegance.
Carol Dieme, of the Columbus Miniature Society, will present a program
about these tiny worlds and show examples from the Society's collection.
Junior League members Jean Sankey, Teresa Woodard, and Deanne Miller will
also display their family treasures. Program includes craft activities
for children six or older.
Please feel free to bring a child - or simply your own "inner
child."
Salute to Courage and Freedom
Sunday, October 12, 2008
Hours: 12 noon-5 p.m.
Cost: $8 per adult; $6 for senior citizens; $20 for families; however,
with a coupon from Experience Columbus Days, admission is reduced to $4
for adults, $3 for seniors, and $10 for families.
Most people today see the onset of fall as a time to prepare for new
experiences and tackle extra chores, but runaway slaves in the nineteenth
century faced the season with fear. Autumn spelled the end of warm weather
and perhaps an end to their survival. By changing our annual "Salute
to Courage and Freedom" from spring to fall, Kelton House Museum
has added a new urgency to this program depicting the plight of runaway
slaves.
The "Salute to Courage and Freedom" program will recreate many
aspects of life at Kelton House, an important station along the Underground
Railroad in nineteenth century Ohio. Guests will have a chance to experience
the food, stories, music, and hands-on activities of the period firsthand.
Historic re-enactors in authentic period dress will tell what life was
like for fugitives, conductors, abolitionists, and others involved with
the Underground Railroad. Experts in spinning, quilting, and toy making
will show how people made everyday necessities. Live musical performances
and food of the era will complete the overall experience, immersing guests
in the smells, tastes, sights, and sounds of life at Kelton House and
other stations along the Underground Railroad.
This event is made possible by the efforts of many volunteers, the Underground
Railroad Advisory Committee, and the Junior League of Columbus.
For more information or to reserve your ticket, please call the Kelton
House Museum at 464-2022.
Made in China: Chinese Decorative Arts 1650-1900
Sunday, November 16, 2008
Hours: 2 p.m.
Cost: $10, General Admission. Free to Friends of the Kelton House. Reservations
recommended.
Rebecca Dungan previews this new exhibit currently on display at the
Decorative Arts Center in Lancaster, Ohio.
For 4,000 years Chinese leaders were artists and patrons of the arts and
its population showed an inherent joy in the arts.
We hope you will be inspired by this PowerPoint presentation to visit
the exhibit at the Decorative Arts Center of Ohio, October 18, 2008 through
January 4, 2009.
For
more information or to reserve your ticket, please call the Kelton House
Museum at 464-2022.
A
Christmas Carol, presented by The Largely Literary Theater Company
Sunday, December 7, 2008
Hours: 2 p.m.
Cost: $12, Adult; $8, Child. Reservations recommended.
This
is a special one-person presentation of Charles Dickens' famous holiday
classic. The 90-minute, two-act adaptation is suitable for adults and
children in middle school and above.
This is a perfect holiday outing for you and a friend, child
or grandchild. And there's nothing quite like the Kelton House in holiday
dress.
For more information or to reserve your ticket, please call the Kelton
House Museum at 464-2022.
Victorian
Tea at Kelton House: 2008-2009
Calendar
Wednesday,
August 13, 2008 — Summer Bounty Tea
Wednesday, October 15, 2008 — English Tea
Wednesday, November 12, 2008 — Harvest Tea
Sunday, December 14, 2008 — Christmas Tea
Wednesday, December 17, 2008 — Christmas Tea
Wednesday, February 11, 2009 — Valentine Tea
Wednesday, March 11, 2009 — St. Patrick's Day Tea
Wednesday, April 15, 2009 — April Showers Tea
Wednesday, May 13, 2009 — May Flowers Tea
Wednesday, June 17, 2009 — Summer Social Tea
Victorian
Tea at Kelton House: 2009-2010
Calendar
Wednesday, August 12, 2009— Summer Bounty Tea
Wednesday, October 14, 2009— English Tea
Wednesday, November 11, 2009— Harvest Tea
Sunday, December 13, 2009— Christmas Tea
Wednesday, December 16, 2009— Christmas Tea
Wednesday, February 10, 2010— Valentine Tea
Wednesday, March 10, 2010— St. Patrick's Day Tea
Wednesday, April 14, 2010— April Showers Tea
Wednesday, May 12, 2010— May Flowers Tea
Wednesday, June 16, 2010— Summer Social Tea
Each Tea begins at 12:30 p.m. and concludes by 2:30 p.m.
Tickets are $15 per person; $13 for Friends of the Kelton House
Reservations are required.
Throughout the year, the Kelton House offers Victorian-inspired teas with
a tasteful sampling of savories and sweets reminiscent of 19th century
ladies’ get-togethers. The menu for each Tea is different, but is
always accompanied by traditional Earl Gray tea.
Each Tea also includes a short educational program that usually reflects
either the season or an object from the Kelton House Museum collection.
Don’t be disappointed . . . make your reservations early.
Call Kelton House, (614)
464-2022, to get further information on upcoming teas.
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