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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Fine Art Fatality - Murder Mystery
October 17-18, 6:30PM
October 19, 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.
At the Springfield Art Association in the 1920s, there is a workshop and critique planned by Henry Mann. Unfortunately, he is murdered before the workshop can begin! Help one of SAA's founding mothers solve the crime committed by one of six artists.​
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Catering from Emerald's Eats. Your ticket price includes the meal, program, and beer/wine.
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This event is for 21+ ages only.
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TICKET SALES HAVE ENDED FOR THIS EVENT.
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The Dana-Thomas House: Frank Lloyd Wright's Perfect Stage for Susan Lawrence Dana's Events
Thursday, November 6, 6PM
Allicent Smith and Cinda Klickna will share how Wright was a "composer of space" and designed both intimate and large spaces in the Dana-Thomas House. These spaces were the ideal settings for many of Susan Lawrence Dana's many events, meetings, and gatherings. Slides of the rooms will be shown, focusing on Wright's design details, followed by stories of the eclectic activities that occurred in the rooms.
This free lecture will include light refreshments.
There's no need to register for this event - it is free and open to the public.
Bourbon Tasting
December 5, 7PM
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. Details TBA.
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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.
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.
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This event is free and open to the public.
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 The Gift of the Magi by O. Henry, a beautiful story about the impact of love and selflessness. This event includes tea, tea foods, gifts, and original programming. Tea and food is from Whimsy Tea Company.
Annual and Past Events:
Victorian Game Night
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, 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.
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.
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This is a family friendly event, though some games will be more difficult than others.
The Importance of Being Earnest
This play was performed in Edwards Place April 2025.
Spring Tea
At this event, you can learn about popular tea customs, while participating in a special program based on a specific theme. 2025's theme was Alice in Wonderland. This event includes tea, tea foods, gifts, and original programming.
Spirit Tasting
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.
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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.
History Comes Alive
Ice Cream Socials with Abe and Mary
Wednesdays from June 11 to August 6
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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Edwards Place Fine Art Fair
3rd weekend in September
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.
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.