State Historic Sites at Springfield, IL

In the next two weeks, we have several different ways for you to tour the Dana-Thomas House! Reserve your place on one or all of these amazing tours:

🦋 Daily Guided Tours last approximately one hour and can be reserved at https://danathomashousetours.eventbrite.com On Friday, May 29, tours are offered throughout the day and at 5:30 and 6:30 PM.

🦋 On Saturday, June 6, join an expert guide for an extended-length Specialty Tour.
🔎 10:00 AM - Attention to Detail: Reservations required at https://AttentionToDetailDanaThomasHouse.eventbrite.com
🔨 1:00 PM - Of Glass and Wood: Reservations required at https://OfGlassAndWoodDanaThomasHouse.eventbrite.com

🦋 On Friday, June 5, the very popular Date Night tours return for History Comes Alive. Bring your date and join us for a special evening tour and refreshments. Reservations are required at https://DateNightatDTH.eventbrite.com

If you're looking for a different type of Dana House experience, check out one of these programs:
📖 Mondays: Read, Reflect and Create Night at the Dana-Thomas House
♟️Wednesdays: Game Night at the Dana-Thomas House
🎨 Thursdays: Art Nights with Ceramics Made by Rosie and Studio on 6th, the Original Art Co-op

We hope to see you soon!

Images: Group tours the dining room of the Dana-Thomas House; Frank Lloyd Wright's free-hanging art glass in the Dana House gallery; Butterfly transom in the Dana-Thomas Hollyhock House

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Get ready to brighten your Thursday when you join us this week (May 28) for Art Night at the Dana-Thomas House. Monica Zanetti of Wild Rose will lead you in a class to create your own sunflower painting. Painters of all skill levels are welcome to join the fun! Reservations are required for this class at https://wildroseartisans.com/products/art-classes-dana-thomas-house

Images: A painting of a sunflower; Art glass window designed for the bedroom of the Dana-Thomas House by Frank Lloyd Wright

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One of our non-profit partners hosted a special fundraising event this weekend. We’re grateful for their help! Follow them for details about upcoming special events and ways you can support history and preservation in the capital city.