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Upcoming
Programs & Tours 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. Docent-led tours begin at 1, 2 and 3 p.m. Audio tours
are available any time 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.
Visit
Kelton House
Guided tours
for the public are given every Sunday from 1-4 p.m. Docent-led tours begin
at 1, 2 and 3 p.m. Audio tours are available any time Sunday from 1-4
p.m. Self-guided audio tours are available Monday through Friday from
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Group tours may be arranged in advance by calling the
Museum between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Sunday Tour Hours - 1 to 4 p.m.
Docent-led tours begin at 1, 2, and 3 p.m.
Audio tours are available any time from 1-4 p.m.
Last audio tour begins no later than 2:45 p.m.
Monday-Friday Tour Hours - 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Audio tours are available without reservations.
Last audio tour begins no later than 2:45 p.m.
Group tours can be arranged at other times by scheduling
in advance.
Audio
Tours of Kelton House
The self-guided
audio tour features the voices of Museum Director Georgeanne Reuter and
Educational Coordinator Mary Oellermann as they lead you through the six
restored rooms museum rooms. You will learn about life in mid-19th-century
central Ohio by seeing the extensive collection of original Kelton family
furniture, decorative accessories, paintings, and drawings. The evidence
of the lives of women is apparent. Hair jewelry, scrapbooks, hand-painted
fans, and beautiful examples of needlework used through the years by the
Kelton family.
The audio tour also features an extensive interpretation of the Underground
Railroad in the Museum's "secret hiding place" performed by
actors representing Salmon P. Chase and abolitionists of the period.
Audio tours are available Monday-Friday between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.
and on Sundays between 1 and 4 p.m.
Last audio tour begins no later than 2:45 p.m.
Kelton
House Seasonal Tours & Events
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.
December Docent-Led Tours - Fridays, 12 noon to 2 p.m.
December Docent-Led Tours - Sundays, 1, 2 & 3 p.m.
Tour
Costs
Kelton
House Tour cost: $6.00 per adult; $5.00 per senior citizen; $2.00 per
child 6 - 18 years old;
Underground Railroad Learning Station Student Tour cost: $4 per student.
Underground Railroad Learning Station group tours are by reservation only.
Second Sundays at
Kelton House: 2012-2013
Calendar
Trails
of Hope
A series of historical re-enactments depicting the struggles for freedom
on the Underground Railroad.
Sunday,
July 8, 2012
Sunday, August 12, 2012
Sunday, September 9, 2012
Sunday, October 14, 2012
Sunday, November 11, 2012
Sunday, December 9, 2012
Sunday, January 13, 2013
Sunday, February 10, 2013
Sunday, March 10, 2013
Sunday, April 14, 2013
Sunday, May 12, 2013
Sunday, June 9, 2013
Performances are at 1:30 p.m. and at 2:30 p.m. on
the second Sunday of each month.
Tickets are $6 per adult; $5 per senior citizen; $2 per child age 6 and
over.
Reservations are not required.
2012-2013
Programs at the Kelton House Museum & Garden
2012-2013
Civil War Sesquicentennial Programs at the Kelton House Museum & Garden
The
Northern Homefront during the Civil War
Joan Cashin, Ph.D.
Sunday, May 19, 2013
2:00 p.m.
Cost:
$5/Person.
Reservations recommended. Please call 614-464-2022 for reservations.
The Civil War impacted life at home as well as on the battlefield.
Dr. Joan Cashin will discuss changes to the economy, political conflicts,
gender roles, race relations and transformations to social norms and cultural
practices.
Victorian
Tea at Kelton House: 2012-2013
Calendar
Wednesday, July 11, 2012 — Summer Social Tea
Wednesday, August 8, 2012 — Summer Bounty Tea
Wednesday, October 10, 2012 — English Tea
Wednesday, November 14, 2012 — Harvest Tea
Wednesday, December 5, 2012 — Christmas Tea
Sunday, December 9, 2012 — Christmas Tea
Wednesday, December 12, 2012 — Christmas Tea
Wednesday, February 13, 2013 — Valentine Tea
Wednesday, March 13, 2013 — St. Patrick's Day Tea
Wednesday, April 10, 2013 — April Showers Tea
Wednesday, May 15, 2013 — May Flowers Tea
Wednesday, June 19, 2013 — Summer Social Tea
Each Tea begins at 12:30 p.m. and concludes by 2:30 p.m.
Tickets are $17 per person; $14 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 Grey 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.
Tea
Reservation Policy
Credit card information and phone number must accompany reservation.
Credit cards will be processed one week prior to the event unless cancelled
by that date. No cancellations will be accepted after credit card has
been processed.
Call Kelton House, 614-464-2022, to get further
information on upcoming teas.
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