Upcoming Events:
Ticket policies: Refunds will be issued to tickets at 95% until 2 weeks before the date of the event. After that point, there will be no refunds to tickets purchased. No credits can be given for canceled tickets. You will receive a confirmation email when you purchase your tickets (check your spam if you don't see it!) and another email closer to the date of the event with final details.
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Auditions for "The Importance of Being Earnest"
January 31, 5-7PM
February 1, 10AM-12PM
Auditions for Edwards Place's production of The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde will take place on January 31 (5-7PM) and February 1 (10AM-12PM). There is a sign up in 30 minutes slots that you can reach in the link. There are parts for 9 actors. Performance dates are April 25-27, 2025. Directed by Mark Buckholz. Auditions will consist of a cold read from the script.
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Characters:
John Worthing
Algernon Moncrieff
Rev Canon Chasuble
Merriman
Lane
Lady Bracknell
Hon Gwendolen Fairfaxher
Cecily Cardew
Miss Prism
19th Century Women's Roles and How They Subverted Them
February 6, 6PM
The lecture panel subject for 2025 explores the roles that were expected of women in the 19th century - and how many women may have subverted those roles. This continues our yearly lecture panel on themes in history that have been avidly studied and produce, perhaps, controversial findings. Past lecture panels have included a talk on the supposed insanity of certain 19th century women, parenting styles from the 19th century, and the Lincoln marriage. This panel will be moderated by curator Sarah Adams and the speakers will include Erika Holst of the Illinois State Museum, Dr. Holly Kent of the University of Illinois Springfield, and Kathryn Harris, retired from the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum.
Bourbon Tasting
February 21, 7PM
$40/$35 for SAA members
Join us as we offer a wonderful spectrum of bourbons to taste, and whether you’re new to bourbon or are an experienced connoisseur, there will be something new to discover and learn. Curator of Collections and Interpretation Sarah Adams will present on the history of bourbon, and Kentucky native/bourbon connoisseur, Dr. Nathan Steele, will serve as your tasting guide to offer context and guidance throughout your flight.
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This event is made possible through the generosity of Roger Huebner.
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This event is for ages 21+ only.
Victorian Game Night
March 28, 7PM
$45/$40 for SAA members
This event teaches the card and dice games of the past to game lovers of the present. Guests will discover that these games hold up as delightful entertainment for a night with friends or family. Enjoy "gambling" at the tables, and the top performers will receive prizes! Games included: Vingt-et-un, Whist, Triga, Hazard, Poker, and SNAP. This event includes hors d'oeuvres and beer and wine.
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This event is for ages 21+ only.
The Importance of Being Earnest
April 25, 26 7PM
April 27 2PM
$15/$10 for SAA members
Enjoy a night at the theater in our historic house museum. This years play is "The Importance of Being Earnest", a comedy by Oscar Wilde, one of his best known. The play follows two gentlemen, Jack Worthing and Algernon Moncrieff, who both pretend to be a fictional character named Earnest. The hilarity that ensues displays Wilde's wit to its full effect. This play is directed by Mark Buckholz.
Alice in Wonderland Tea
Curiouser and curiouser! Learn about popular tea customs, while participating in a special program based on the children's classic Alice in Wonderland. Themes in the past have included Jane Austen, "Little Women", and Storybook Garden. This event includes tea, tea foods, gifts, and original programming.
History Comes Alive
Ice Cream Socials with Abe and Mary
Wednesdays in June and July
2-4PM
Every Wednesday in the summer, we host Abraham and Mary Lincoln at Edwards Place for an outdoor ice cream social. Meet our 16th president and first lady while enjoying a free cup of ice cream provided by Visit Springfield on the porch of this historic house museum. Plus, the Springfield Municipal Band will keep guests entertained with their repertoire of music.
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Spirit Tasting
June 6, 7PM
$40/$35 for SAA members
Join us as we offer a wonderful spectrum of spirits to taste. Curator of Collections and Interpretation Sarah Adams will present on history, and Dr. Nathan Steele will serve as your tasting guide to offer context and guidance throughout your flight. This event's choice of spirit has yet to be chosen. We will update this event as soon as possible!
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This event is made possible through the generosity of Roger Huebner.
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This event is for ages 21+ only.
Victorian Game Day
August 23, 1PM
$30/$25 for SAA members
This event teaches the outdoor games of the past to game lovers of the present. Guests will discover that these games hold up as delightful entertainment for a day with friends or family. Included games TBD. This event includes hors d'oeuvres and non-alcoholic beverages.
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This is a family friendly event, though some games will be more difficult than others.
Edwards Place Fine Art Fair
September 20-21
Artwork from artists across the country. Support them, as well as the SAA, by coming out to shop at the best fall art fair in Springfield!
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Edwards Place will have a free open house during the live hours of the Fine Art Fair. More activities TBD.
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Murder Mystery Dinner
At Edwards Place Murder Mystery dinner theatre, guests will help to solve a dastardly murder. You will interact with a motley crew of suspects to discover which of them committed the crime, all while enjoying a themed, catered meal. Theme and catering TBD.​
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This event is for 21+ ages only.
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Holiday Open House
December 6, 1-4PM
This event is a free open house, giving guests a chance to see Edwards Place in holiday finery, while listening (and singing!) carols around a piano once heard by Abraham Lincoln and meeting a Civil War era Santa Claus. Refreshments are provided.
Gift of the Magi Holiday Tea
December 13, 1PM
$50/$45 for SAA members
Learn about popular tea customs, while participating in a special program based on the storybooks by Jan Brett, which feature beautiful illustrations of winter scenes. This event includes tea, tea foods, gifts, and original programming. Tea and food is from Whimsy Tea Company.
Annual and Past Events:
Historical Fashion Show
This event focuses on specific topics in fashion history, giving a wide range of examples through its timeline. Experience this fashion show like the first fashion shows of Paris, before Fashion Week took over with the exciting lights and sounds we have today. These were intimate affairs where one could get close and personal with the clothing to see the construction and detail.