Brucemore

05/05/2025

The funeral for Walter Douglas was held on May 5, 1912. Walter died in the sinking of the RMS Titanic just under a month earlier. His body was one of only 337 recovered from the disaster. Walter was interred in the Douglas family mausoleum in Oak Hill Cemetery in Cedar Rapids.

Irene Douglas recorded an entry about the funeral in her diary, writing: "Special train from Minneapolis arrived at 4 p.m. Funeral at the Cemetery. Beautiful ceremony. Walter fittingly laid away."

05/05/2025

Voting is now open for the Best of the Corridor! If you love Brucemore, please consider voting for us for Best Cultural Attraction.

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05/04/2025

We can't wait to see the garden in full bloom. While it's still too early in the season to see a view like this, new plants will be going into the flower beds soon. What are your favorite flowers to see when you visit?

05/04/2025

Visit Brucemore through the end of May to see items on display connected to the Douglas family's experience with the sinking of the RMS Titanic. This diary is where Irene Douglas recorded her response to learning about the event, and the fate of her brother-in-law, who was on board.

Find tour details and tickets at brucemore.org/guided.

05/03/2025

Get ready to level up at Brucemore! 🎮 🎶 On May 23 & 24 hear music from your favorite video games at Level Up Live! With unique arrangements and dazzling lights illuminating the backdrop of Brucemore's iconic mansion, this a summer experience you won't want to miss.

🎟️ Get Tickets: brucemore.org/levelup

Experience music from your favorite games performed live at Brucemore! Power up and get down at Level Up Live! Following last year’s Themes from the Digital Age performance, this event…

05/01/2025

If you take a walk through our wooded area, you'll see abundant bluebells. 💙 What you won't see are the watering buckets that have been hydrating the new trees for the last few years. These trees are now ready to stand on their own! Stop by during our open grounds hours to see how well they've grown.

04/22/2025

Need to add some color to your life? 🎨 Take a walk at Brucemore to enjoy the vibrant blooms of early spring. Our 26 acre estate is open daily and is free to explore.

04/19/2025

Are you ready to shake up your weekend routine? Make Brucemore your destination for Friday night entertainment! Two weeks from today we are launching our new Live from the Artisan Studio program. This innovative series is your chance to discover something new from talented local artists. Join us on May 2 for the first event!

Find details at brucemore.org/livefrom.

04/18/2025

Are you ready to explore Brucemore's connection to the Titanic? You now have more time to see our special collections feature! Due to the popularity of these items, we are keeping the Titanic-related artificats on display through June 1st. Join us for a tour to see them and hear the story of the Douglas family's resilience in the wake of the disaster.

🔗 Tour details: brucemore.org/guided