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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Bourbon/Spirit Tasting Sponsors
Roger Huebner
Jay Mogerman
Rich Owens
Julie Doetsch
Afternoon Tea Sponsors
Dan and Lisa Adams
Suzie Spada
Calligraphy for Beginners
Saturday, May 9, 2026, 10AM-1PM & Saturday, May 16, 2026, 10AM-12PM
$60/$50 for SAA members
This SAAmpler is based on exploration of calligraphy (the art of beautiful handwriting), often used during the 19th century. Registrants will learn how to write using the Chancery Cursive “hand.” The first day will be an introduction of skills, with the second day practicing those skills to further knowledge. This SAAmpler takes place on the first floor of Edwards Place, which is accessible.
Ages 14+
Crochet Round Earrings
Wednesday, May 13, 2026, 6-8PM
$35/$25 for SAA members
Crochet earrings are lightweight, customizable, and stylish.
Perfect for beginners, they are quick to make and are an ideal handmade gift. In this class you will learn how to crochet in the round by using the magic ring and how to block your work. All materials and tools are provided, including a variety of yarns and your choice of silver-plated brass, stainless steel or plastic ear wires.
Basic knowledge of the following crochet stitches is required: chain and single. This SAAmpler takes place in our mixed media studio.
Ages 14+
Crochet Hoop Earrings
Wednesday, May 20, 2026, 6-8PM
$35/$25 for SAA members
Crochet earrings are light as a feather and work up quickly. In this class you will learn how to crochet around a hoop earring base. All materials and tools are provided, including stainless steel hoops and a variety of crochet thread.
Basic knowledge of the following crochet stitches is required: chain and single.
This SAAmpler takes place in our mixed media studio.
Ages 14+
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Old Fashioned Ice Cream Social
Monday, May 25, 2026, 1PM - 4PM
Adult: $35/$30 for SAA members
Child: $15/$10 for SAA members
Join Edwards Place and the Springfield Art Association this Memorial Day for an Old Fashioned Ice Cream Social! This event, as part of the Route 66 Centennial Celebration and in partnership with Capital City Bourbon Journey, will bring new flair to an old tradition. This ice cream social doesn't just offer delicious sundaes - it also offers Old Fashioned cocktails for those over 21. Emerald's Eats will be catering "barbeque-esque" small bites. This outdoor event held on the lawn of Edwards Place will have activities for everyone - from live, local bands to lawn games, attendees will enjoy the holiday while celebrating history in front of the oldest standing home in Springfield.
We are happy to announce that our two musical acts will be Dave Littrell and Nova. Dave Littrell is a singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist from Chatham. His songs pair his storytelling skills with methodical acoustic guitar playing, bouncing rock rhythms, and hook-filled melodies. Nova brings out Americana and covers to round out the afternoon with a relaxed feel.
Adult tickets will get a Prairie Farms ice cream sundae and 2 drink tickets. Child tickets will get an ice cream sundae. Both tickets include soda, water, and light foods during the event. Additional drink tickets can be purchased at the event (cash only) and tickets can be bought at the door.
History Comes Alive
Ice Cream Socials with Abe and Mary
June 10-August 6, Wednesdays 2-4PM
FREE
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 starting at 3PM.
Equal Daughters, Equal Sons Featuring Springfield Poets and Writers
Wednesday, June 10, 2026, 6PM
FREE
"Centre of equal daughters, equal sons"
— from "America," by Walt Whitman
As part of the many nationwide festivities for America 250, we have invited Springfield Poets and Writers to put on a special one-night performance for the public, featuring poets reading original work about what America means to them. The concept is to have thirteen readers—one for each original colony—reading for six or seven minutes apiece. Material is politically wide open and might contain complicated and controversial topics, but this event welcomes all ages.
Spirit Tasting
Friday, June 12, 2026, 7PM
$45/$40 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 the history, and Dr. Nathan Steele will serve as your tasting guide to offer context and guidance throughout your flight.
This event is made possible through the generosity of Roger Huebner.
This event is for ages 21+ only.
250 Years of Fashion
Saturday, August 22, 2026, 1PM
$15/$10 for SAA members
In recognition of the 250th anniversary of the birth of the United States, this fashion show spans over two centuries of fashion in America. Models will display these fashions in the parlors of Edwards Place, hearkening back to the early days of fashion shows, which took place in the homes of wealthy Parisians.
World History Game Night
Saturday, September 12, 7PM
$45/$40 for SAA members
This event teaches ancient games from around the world to game lovers of the present. Some of these games are still known today, but some are so ancient that even the most avid game enthusiast will learn something new! Join us on this around-the-world trip, compete against your friends, and see if you have what it takes to become the WHGN champion! Games TBA. This event includes heavy hors d'oeuvres, soda, beer, and wine.
This event is for ages 21+ only.
Last day to purchase tickets is September 7, 9AM.
This event is for ages 21+ only.
Edwards Place Fine Art Fair
September 19-20, 2026
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!
Edwards Place will have a free open house during the live hours of the Fine Art Fair.
The UNusual Suspects - Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre
Saturday, October 17, 6:30PM
Sunday, October 18, 4:30PM
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. The show is written in-house and includes a dozen community members as actors and as director.
This year's theme is "The UNusual Suspects," in which detectives from classic mystery novels and movies become the suspects in a murder themselves.
Your ticket price includes the meal, program, and beer/wine.
This event is for 21+ ages only.
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Bourbon Tasting
Friday, November 13, 2026, 7PM
$45/$40 for SAA members
Join us as we offer a wonderful spectrum of bourbon 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.
This event is made possible through the generosity of Roger Huebner.
This event is for ages 21+ only.
Holiday Open House
Saturday, December 5, 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.
This event is free and open to the public.
Annual and Past Events:
Spring Play
Last Weekend in April
Enjoy a night at the theater in our historic house museum. Our 2026 play was "Emma." Plays take place in the Edwards Place parlors, a unique and intimate experience.
Spring Tea
1st Saturday in May
Learn about popular tea customs in a themed tea. Spring 2026 was all about "The Wizard of Oz" by L. Frank Baum. At our teas, visitors will learn about the etiquette and history of teas, while enjoying a program which includes interactive elements about this classic story that been adapted for screen and stage countless times over the 126 years of its publication. Tea comes from Whimsy Tea Company, a local Springfield tea shop.
Victorian Game Night
End of March
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! This event includes hors d'oeuvres, beer, and wine.
This event is for ages 21+ only.
Victorian Game Day
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 are croquet, quoits, badminton, petanque, and an assortment of outdoor toys. This event includes hors d'oeuvres and non-alcoholic beverages.
This is a family friendly event, though some games will be more difficult than others.