La Salle, IL: The Hegeler Carus Mansion is celebrating Women’s History with a NEW tour experience, event, and workshop in 2026. Mothers, daughters, workers, and writers; the women of the Hegeler Carus Mansion were quite a busy bunch!
Cover to Cover Tour: Women’s Edition: This March, join us on a fantastically female- centered 2.5-hour tour that begins in the Reception Room, covering areas of the home both public and private, all the way to the 7th floor Cupola. See our collection of gowns, gloves, letters, and lace that help tell the story of these remarkable women. This will be the first time many of these artifacts have been on display, you will not want to miss it. Tickets are $125/person. Check our website for dates/times.
Knot Your Average Lace Class: Learn the art of Tenerife needle knot lacemaking with Donna, a seasoned lace artist that has been working in lace for over 20 years providing demos and classes, and a member of the Lacemakers and Collectors Exchange. In this 3- hour class you will learn the fundamentals of lacemaking while creating beautiful doily! All materials are supplied. No experience needed. Saturday, March 21st, 10am-1pm. Registration $60/person.
Mother’s Day Brunch: Give your mom an experience she won’t forget! On Saturday, May 9th, come to the Hegeler Carus Mansion and enjoy an indoor picnic brunch with your family. Each party will receive a basket full of delightful sandwiches from Bruce and Ollie’s, potato chips, and broccoli salad to share while sipping tea and coffee inside one of the rooms on the Main Floor of the Mansion. Sugar cookies from Blue Eyed Rascal will be provided for dessert. Tickets are $65/person.
About the Hegeler Carus Mansion
The Hegeler Carus Mansion, a National Historic Landmark, is located at 1307 Seventh Street in LaSalle, IL. The Mansion has 57 rooms, intricate one-of-a-kind parquet floors, embellished ceilings and a fascinating history of the gilded age. For information and to register for events and tours, visit our website at www.hegelercarus.org or Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/hegelercarus/
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