Stroll into Spring Progressive Dinner

Experience the charm of the Historic Old Northside neighborhood as you stroll to beautiful destinations to be served six delicious courses at the Morris-Butler House, the DeWolf-Allerdice Bed and Breakfast, the Old Northside Bed and Breakfast, the President Benjamin Harrison Home, the Indianapolis Propylaeum, and The Yellow Rose Inn (2008 locations are subject to change).

LEARN MORE 5:30 p.m.  –  10:00 p.m. (270 minutes of caring)

How to Research Your Historic Home

Researching a historic house is a fun, but often frustrating endeavor. Learn the tricks of the trade and helpful hints at this workshop aimed at novices. Discover how to research your historic home in this exciting workshop featuring Suzanne Stanis of Historic Landmarks Foundation of Indiana.

LEARN MORE 6:00 p.m.  –  7:00 p.m. (60 minutes of caring)

This Old House: Architectural Styles of the Historic Old Northside Neighborhood

Take an architectural trip through Indianapolis history during “This Old House: Architectural Styles of the Historic Old Northside” celebrating National Historic Preservation Month. Gather at the Morris-Butler House Museum for a brief presentation by Director of Heritage Education & Information, Suzanne Stanis, on the history and hallmarks of Indiana’s architectural heritage. Then head outside to see real-life examples on a walking tour highlighting the Old Northside, one of the city’s premiere historic neighborhoods.

LEARN MORE 9:30 a.m.  –  12:00 p.m. (150 minutes of caring)

Queen Victoria Birthday Tea

Join us at the Morris-Butler House Museum for the celebration of Queen Victoria’s birthday during a delicious tea featuring Queen Victoria’s favorite tea fare and foods inspired by England’s longest reigning queen.

LEARN MORE 1:00 p.m.  –  3:00 p.m. (120 minutes of caring)

Piecing Together an Era: An Exhibit of 19th-Century Quilts

During the summer of 2008, the interior of the Morris-Butler House will be adorned with beautiful 19th century quilts of a wide variety of patterns, including Crazy quilts, an Indiana political quilt, Delectable Mountains, Wholecloth, Economy Patch, Windmill, Flying Geese, Log Cabin, Texas Star, Princess Feather, Drunkard's Path, Whig Rose, Tree of Life, Pieced Basket, Burgoyne Surrounded, Album quilts, Jacob's Ladder, and a Hexagon quilt!

LEARN MORE through Saturday, September 13 10:00 a.m.  –  3:30 p.m. (330 minutes of caring)

Summer Camps: Indiana State Museum

Camp registration is open now. Call soon to reserve a space in your camper’s favorite camp. Space is limited and camps fill quickly. For more information or to register, call 317.232.1637, and be prepared to have a great summer!

LEARN MORE through Friday, August 1

Mark Twain Novel Tea

Bring your copies of Mark Twains’ classic tales, Tom Sawyer, Huckleberry Finn, and The Prince and the Pauper to the Morris-Butler House for an afternoon of literature, tea, and fun! We’ll have a book discussion led by IUPUI English instructor, Hannah Haas, discussing the novels, the characters, and the author’s unique life, while enjoying delicious flavored tea and an elaborate sampling of food featured in Twains’ work, including vanilla ice cream, raspberry pie, chicken salad sandwiches, fresh fruit, buttermilk biscuits with jam, and more!

LEARN MORE 1:00 p.m.  –  3:00 p.m. (120 minutes of caring)

Civil War History Camp

History comes alive at the Morris-Butler House! Experience five days of fun this summer during our Civil War Camp. Learn about the Civil War, the lives of soldiers and citizens, and take part in a variety of Civil War activities, including the making of hardtack, pokesacks, musketballs, candles, signaling flags, and an end of the week camp feast.

LEARN MORE through Friday, June 27 9:00 a.m.  –  1:00 p.m. (240 minutes of caring)

Reading the Surface: How to Identify Antique Quilts

Learn how to date your antique quilts! Nationally recognized quilt expert, Xenia Cord, teaches participants to note how colors, color combinations, fabrics used, cultural and geographic influences, and patterns help to locate quilts in time and place. Bring your pre-1950 quilts from home to be dated by Xenia Cord herself!

LEARN MORE 10:00 a.m.  –  12:00 p.m. (120 minutes of caring)

Late-Summer Wine-tasting and Concert

Spend a relaxing late summer evening in elegant surrounds at the Morris-Butler House, while sampling a variety of wines and light hors d’vours.

LEARN MORE 7:00 p.m.  –  8:00 p.m. (60 minutes of caring)

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