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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Holidays at Lincoln Home Program
December 4, 6PM
Edwards Place's final talk for the Historic Homes lecture series this fall will be about Holidays at the Lincoln Home. Curator Susan Haake of Lincoln Home National Historic Site will discuss the use of the Lincolns' home, with particular focus on their celebration of Christmas.
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In addition, this program includes time for a 19th-century holiday cornucopia craft to follow the lecture! Seating will be somewhat limited to accommodate space for crafting.
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This event is free and open to the public!
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Susan Haake has been the Assistant Curator and Curator at Lincoln Home National Historic Site since 1991. She is a graduate of Southeast Missouri State University and Eastern Illinois University with degrees in Historic Preservation and Historical Administration (Museum Studies). She is a native of all of Illinois, having been born in the Chicago suburbs and grown up in southern Illinois near Carbondale before coming to Springfield, where she still works at her at her first job out of college. In her downtime, she enjoys reading, traveling, and chocolate!
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.
Knitted Holiday Dishcloth
December 9, 1PM-5PM
$35/$25 for SAA members
Harken back to days gone by when people created useful and yet decorative items for every day use. Enjoy creating your own handmade knitted dishcloth just in time for holiday gift giving. Using a basic garter stitch, you will create a dishcloth with a fancy decorative edge. This cloth can also be used to wrap a small item, such as a jar of jam or bag of homemade cookies. No knitting experience is necessary! This beginner class will cover the basics of cast on, basic knitting stitches, and binding off to finish the project.
Cotton yarn and pattern provided by SAA. Please bring size 6 knitting needles (they can be joined with a cable or basic plain).
Ages 16+.
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Workshop fees go toward preserving and interpreting historic Edwards Place.
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This workshop will take place in the 2nd floor classroom of Edwards Place - there is no elevator in Edwards Place.
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.
Loop Loom Rug
Mondays, January 5-February 23 (8 weeks)
$200/$170 for SAA members
Spend some chilly winter weeks weaving your very own rug! Using a provided vintage loop craft loom, students will create a variety of woven blocks that will be joined together to create an original floor covering.
Ages 16+
​SUPPLIES: Supplies and materials provided by SAA.
Class fees go toward preserving and interpreting historic Edwards Place.
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This class will take place in the SAA Mixed Media Studio.
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.
Fine Art Fatality - Murder Mystery
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.
Your ticket price includes the meal, program, and beer/wine.
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This event is for 21+ ages only.​​​
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.