Christmas at the Mansions, Ticketed Event, 2-7pm, Sat., Dec. 7th

Christmas at the Mansions is a holiday tour of two of Bloomington-Normal's favorite historic sites --  David Davis Mansion and Ewing Manor. For this self-driving event from 2:00-7:00pm, Saturday, December 7th, you'll see these gorgeous homes decorated in period Christmas finery. Take in the architecture, the historic holiday postcard settings and hosts dressed in period costumes as you walk back in time to the late 1800s and early 1900s. Music and other surprises will complement your tour!

David Davis Mansion State Historic Site and Ewing Manor are located within easy driving distance of each other in Bloomington-Normal, Illinois, and you may visit them in which ever order you choose for this tour. Free parking is available on the grounds of David Davis Mansion State Historic Site at 1000 Monroe Drive, Bloomington, IL, and across the street from Ewing Manor in the parking lot of St. John's Lutheran Church at 1617 E. Emerson Street, Bloomington, IL.  

Advance tickets are $15 each, cash or check, Nov. 1st through close of business on Dec. 5th, at the following Bloomington-Normal IL locations:  Casey's Garden Shop; The Garlic Press; Hy-Vee Market; both Schnucks locations; Eastland Suites; and through 3:30pm Friday, Dec. 6th at David Davis Mansion Visitor Center.

Tickets purchased in advance may be presented any hours during the event at David Davis Mansion and Ewing Manor.

Tickets are also available online here for $16 each ($15 per ticket plus a $1 convenience fee per ticket). If purchasing tickets online, you must print out your online receipt and present that receipt on the day of the event at David Davis Mansion or Ewing Manor.

On the day of the event, tickets will be $18 each, cash or check, available only at David Davis Mansion. Tickets are available only until sold out and are non-refundable.

Event proceeds benefit the Preservation and Educational programs of the David Davis Mansion State Historic Site and Ewing Manor. Both are supported by 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organizations.