Group Tour Add-ons
To book your tour add-on, please contact our curator. All add-ons require pre-registration and pre-payment at least 7 days in advance. Each experience has different minimums and maximums for number of people. All add-ons require the additional purchase of house tours ($5 for adults).
Tea Party
Partake in sweet and savory treats in the historic parlors of Edwards Place and enjoy a program on Victorian life and culture given by house interpreters in period dress. You may choose from a variety of themes in discussion with the curator. This add-on includes an interpretive program, tea foods, and - of course - tea! In addition, each guest will receive a take-home item for them to remember the experience.
$45 per person (includes price of tour)
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Minimum 15 people; Maximum 30 people
SAA Studio Painting
Get in touch with your artistic side! Your group can unleash their creativity with a painting workshop in the studio connected to Edwards Place. Studio instructors will guide your group through the process of creating your own masterpiece. This program includes instruction and all supplies needed for the painting.
$25 per person for 12 people; additional people $20 per person
Duration: 2 hours
Minimum 12 people; maximum 30 people
Historical Crafts
We offer an array of historically-based craft projects for your group to do while you are here. These crafts all vary in duration and cost, so please see below for each listed project. All supplies are provided for each project. Minimum 6 people; Maximum 24 people
Victorian Card Making - Letter writing was common in the 19th century and making cards for your friends and family was a creative way to show them you were thinking of them.
$5 per person
Duration: 45 minutes
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Braided Coaster - Braiding fabric was a cheap way to make a rug and used otherwise unusable fabric scraps.
$5 per person
Duration: 1 hour
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Doll Making - Various simple doll kits based on how dolls were made at home in the 1800s. Choose from handkerchief, knot, yarn
$8 per person
Duration: 45 minutes
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Lucet Cordmaking - Finished cords could become decorative edging, drawstrings, lacing, or even corded jewelry.
$6 per person
Duration: 45 minutes
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Loom Weaving - Use a wooden loom to weave a small “blanket” which can become a coaster.
$10 per person
Duration: 1 hour
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