11/11/2019
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! We still need volunteers for our annual Holly & Ivy home tour on December 6th and 7th. To sign up email [email protected] or call 515-274-1777.
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11/08/2019
Visit us today for a guided tour by Susan, Jana or Mariella. Tour times are 10:30am, 1:30pm and 3:15pm.
11/01/2019
We need your help! If you are interested in joining a team of passionate volunteer tour guides who share the unique history of Salisbury House, please email [email protected] or call us at 515-274-1777.
10/31/2019
Timeline Photos
10/31/2019
Happy Halloween from all of us at Salisbury House!
10/28/2019
Salisbury House will be closed on Tuesday, October 29th. Our normal hours will resume on Wednesday, October 30th with guided tours at 10:30am, 1:30pm and 3:15pm.
10/26/2019
The insect zoo was a hit today!
Thank you Salisbury House and Gardens for having us! We had so much fun and loved seeing everyone’s amazing costumes!
10/26/2019
Visit us today for our annual children’s Halloween party, Mysteries of the Castle. We will have fun for the whole family until 3pm. #salisburyhousedsm #halloween
10/25/2019
Due to our annual Mysteries of the Castle Halloween party we will not be offering guided tours this Saturday, October 26th. We will continue tours during our normal museum hours on Sunday, October 27th.
10/25/2019
Visit us today for a guided tour at 10:30am, 1:30pm or 3:15pm.
10/20/2019
It was such an amazing evening last night at the #GhoulishGala. Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped us make the event happen! #salisburyhousedsm
10/19/2019
The Ghoulish Gala has officially begun!
10/19/2019
The house is spookified for the big night! #ghoulishgala
10/18/2019
Salisbury House will be closed Saturday, October 19th and Sunday, October 20th for an event. Normal hours will resume on Tuesday, October 22nd.
10/18/2019
Happy Friday! Kick your weekend off by joining us today for a guided tour with Stuart, Dale or Mariella!
10/16/2019
Visit us today for a guided tour with Paula Hamann. Paula has been volunteering for 5 years. Paula is wonderful at sharing our story while including insights on the rich history and culture related to Salisbury House. Guided tours run at 10:30am, 1:30pm and 3:15pm.
10/11/2019
Last chance to purchase tickets for Ghoulish Gala! All proceeds benefit the Salisbury House Foundation. Purchase tickets at www.salisburyhouse.org.
10/10/2019
Visit us today for one of our guided tours by Nita or David. These tour guides have many years of knowledge and interesting stories to share about Salisbury House with our guests and we are so lucky to have them on our team. Tours run at 10:30am, 1:30pm and 3:15pm.
10/09/2019
DSM 411: October 9th, 2019 - DSM 411
Thank you for the mention DSM 411! Check out our Halloween events on October 19th (Ghoulish Gala) and the popular family event on October 26th (Mysteries of the Castle). Visit our website for more information: www.salisburyhouse.org
A weekly podcast for busy people who love Des Moines. This episode includes firefighters, nine galleries, hockey, yoga opportunities, more restaurant stalking, frightening events, a wholesome festival and puppets.
10/08/2019
Thank you for the mention in your weekly email dsm Magazine! Purchase tickets for Ghoulish Gala by Friday at www.salisburyhouse.org!
10/05/2019
Justin Surrency
Justin Surrency
ICYMI: If you are still searching for an entertaining way to celebrate Halloween with a dark and historical twist with other adults here is an exciting event from Salisbury House and Gardens called "Goulish Gala." Thanks to Rachel Vaughan for stopping by.
TICKETS: https://salisburyhouse.org/event.php?event_id=788_0
10/02/2019
A big THANK YOU to Milwaukee Tool North America for their generous donation of our new cordless tools! We are so grateful for the 16” chainsaw, reciprocating saw, circular saw, drill and hammer drill. These tools will help our new Director of Buildings and Grounds maintain our beautiful estate.
09/23/2019
Celebrate this Halloween at the Ghoulish Gala benefitting Salisbury House Foundation. Purchase tickets at www.salisburyhouse.org. Advance purchase required, limited tickets available.
09/18/2019
Event Volunteers
We are currently looking for volunteers to help with the setup and decorating for the Ghoulish Gala on October 18th and 19th. If you are interested in volunteering please sign up at https://signup.com/go/pDukMhf.
09/17/2019
We were happy to have you perform The Well Pennies! HomeDitty
Im happy to say we’ve graduated from house concerts to mansion concerts. If you live in a gothic mansion and you’d like us to play a show, get in touch with our team and sign up for HomeDitty! 🙂 Thanks for the wonderful evening Salisbury House and Gardens!
09/13/2019
So much beauty shown through the lens of Justin Meyer.
Photos this morning with Ali Sokol for an upcoming project she is working on! @ Salisbury House and Gardens
09/09/2019
It's getting to be that time of year where we start planning our holiday events. The old-world architecture and style of Salisbury House will transform your private event and inspire your attendees with all the elegance throughout the house. For more information or to book your private event for this holiday season email [email protected].
09/06/2019
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Please consider helping us put on one of our most popular events of the year, Mysteries of the Castle. The event is from 10am to 3pm on Saturday, October 26th. Dress up in your favorite costume and have some fun! To sign up email [email protected] or visit https://signup.com/go/pDukMhf. For more information on the event visit www.salisburyhouse.org.
09/06/2019
Paige Peterson Photography (3P studio)
Another shot for the ghoulish gala at @salisburyhousedsm. The always dapper @jbrendemuehl
Makeup @kelsi.ziemann.artistry
Hair @whiskey_vixen
#paigepetersonphoto #ghoulish #ghoulishgala #boo #bw #blackandwhite #halloweenmakeup #halloween #dsm #ia #iowa #desmoines #blackandwhitephotography
09/03/2019
💍 Do you or your partner have proposal on the brain? Fall 🍂 and winter ❄️ are increasingly popular times to get engaged, and Salisbury House and Gardens can provide the perfect backdrop to your autumnal engagement photos and your elegant 2020 wedding! Contact [email protected] to schedule a photo session or set up a venue tour...and keep your eyes peeled for that telltale jewelry box in the next few months! 📸: Raelyn Ramey
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09/03/2019
We are so grateful for the amazing team who came together for this photoshoot! Check out the event page Ghoulish Gala for more information on the event and more inspiration photos to come.
Thank you Paige Peterson-Connolly for your amazing photography skills, passion for Halloween and pulling all the people together to make this happen! Thank you Kelsi Ziemann and Brianne Cummins/Cosmetologist for the beautiful hair and makeup and for being perfect models along with Carly Babington! Thank you Jason W. Wilson for also modeling and creating the perfect headpiece to fit the vision! And thank you to Jonathan Brendemuehl and Jason Connelly for joining in as models. There is a lot of excitement around this first time event so get your tickets now at www.salisburyhouse.org!
If you know me at all, you know my love of halloween! So when Salisbury House and Gardens asked me to do photos for their upcoming Ghoulish Gala on Oct 19, I was all in!!
There are so many awesome images I will share as they become public. But for now, here are three of the group shots.
If you love halloween, you have to check out the event!!!
A HUGE thank you to all of those who joined in the fun and the madness and brought this to life. I love you all!
Brianne Michelle Cummins
Kelsi Ziemann
Carly Babington
Jason W. Wilson
Jonathan Brendemuehl
and my hubby
08/23/2019
As the school year kicks off, don't forget about our homeschool program here at Salisbury House. Thanks to Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack & Hotel free homeschool student admission and discounted parent admission are available through the 2019-2020 school year by contacting [email protected] or call 515-274-1777. Thank you to Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack & Hotel for your support!
08/22/2019
Cloris Awards celebrates its fifth anniversary
Looking forward to a fun night celebrating Iowa Stage Theatre Company and their nominations for this year's Shakespeare on the Lawn performance of Macbeth!
The evening will include musical theatre performances, fun and an energetic mix of central Iowa’s lovers of the stage. Late summer of 2014, right when the 2014-2015 local theatre season was starting, a small group of advocates for the local theatre scene gathered. The subject was a community re
08/20/2019
DUE TO DOWN TREES AND LIMITED ACCESS SALISBURY HOUSE WILL BE CLOSED TODAY - TUESDAY, AUGUST 20.
08/20/2019
Get your tickets now at www.salisburyhouse.org! Space is limited so advance purchase is recommended.
#HomeDitty to co-host second public #houseconcert with Salisbury House and Gardens featuring The Well Pennies on Sept. 15. Get your tickets now at: https://salisburyhouse.org/event.php?event_id=802_0. Limited space. First show sold out multiple days in advance. THE WELL PENNIES are a Folk/Pop duo consisting of husband and wife team, Bryan & Sarah Vanderpool. The pair met in Boston while supporting each other’s solo sets at folk venues around the New England area. They fell in love, ran away to California and released their debut self-titled EP that was met with critical acclaim from the Los Angeles music scene. Taking influence from 60’s & 70’s folk and pop icons like THE CARPENTERS, JAMES TAYLOR, & CAROLE KING, the pair combine their signature pop melodies and tight harmonies with beautifully produced lush arrangements. The band explains, “Our goal is to write songs that inspire something – however simple – to smile, to love, to get out and experience life.” Over 30 Million streams on Spotify and Apple Music. Billboard magazine editor Gary Trust named their album in his top 3 favorite albums of the year. The Well Pennies toured as the opening act for Diana Krall’s Turn Up the Quiet world tour and played some of the most prestigious venues in the country. Their song “Drive” won first prize in the John Lennon Songwriting Competition and was nominated for best album and best album art at the Independent Music Awards. Beer, wine and soft drinks will be available for purchase at the show. No food and drink from outside will be allowed. Concert will be inside. Doors open at 6:00 pm. This is a 21+ event. There will be 2- 45 minute sets + intermission. Proceeds benefit Salisbury House educational and cultural programming.
08/19/2019
We are so excited for Iowa Stage Theatre Company and their Cloris Award nominations for Macbeth, this past year's Shakespeare on the Lawn performance. What an honor to be nominated for Best Sound Design, Best Costume and Makeup Design, Best Actress in a Lead Role and Best Play. It truly was a magical performance!
We are so honored to have 24 Cloris Award nominations! Come celebrate with us at the 2019 Cloris Awards Ceremony!
08/16/2019
Iowa Cultural Coalition – Organizes Iowans to advocate for public investment ins arts and culture.
We had a great experience at the Iowa Arts Forum ft. Ben Folds yesterday at Hoyt Sherman Place hosted by Iowa Arts Council. Arts and arts education are essential to our community's growth and improvement. While Iowa is in the national spotlight we must advocate for additional investment in arts and culture. To show your support or stay informed visit www.iowaculturalcoalition.com.
08/08/2019
WE'RE HIRING! Salisbury House is seeking an energetic, customer service-oriented individual to oversee admissions, greet and engage guests to our historic house museum. This is an exciting part-time opportunity to apply your customer service skills to a well-respected cultural icon as a Guest Experience Associate. Visit our website to apply! https://salisburyhouse.org/
08/07/2019
Principal Charity Classic
Salisbury House Foundation is proud to partner with the Principal Charity Classic through their Birdies for Charity Program. Today they announced a record-breaking year in 2019, raising over $5.7 million for Iowa kids. Congratulations!. #PCC19
With great pride, we’d like to announce that we had a record-breaking year in 2019, raising over $5.7 million for Iowa kids. And we did it together…thank you. #PCC19
Principal Financial Group Wells Fargo Wakonda Club
08/01/2019
Carrie Nenonen- A St. Louis Realtor's adventures, tips, and finds.
Thank you for the mention Carrie Nenonen- A St. Louis Realtor's adventures, tips, and finds.!
I earned my real estate license while my youngest was in utero, and there is no doubt, the love for historic architecture is in his blood. The perfect finale to Iowa college tours? A tour of the lovely Salisbury Estate. Circa 1923, the original projected budget was $150,000... but ended with the final cost of over 3 million. It is a spectacular blend of architectural styles and interesting salvaged architectural goodies from all over the world.❤️
Get a closer peek at our visit to Salisbury House and Gardens here:
https://carrienenonen.blogspot.com/2019/07/iowa-college-tours-historic-estates.html
07/24/2019
Book a Private Tour - Salisbury House
We are excited to announce that Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack & Hotel has renewed the homeschool funding for 2020! Homeschool students and families can now begin booking tours for the 2019-2020 school year by contacting [email protected]. Thank you to Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack & Hotel for your support!
07/16/2019
We loved having @TheCenterState here performing on Sunday! What an amazing concert! Thank you for performing and for the post. And thank you to HomeDitty for bringing them to Salisbury House.
@salisburyhousedsm was an amazing venue last night. Thank you @homeditty for a sold out show in #desmoines
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#historic #homeditty #salisburyhousedsm #minitour #folklife #folkband #folk #guitar #music #violin #uprightbass #thecenterstate #ontheroad @ Salisbury House and Gardens
07/15/2019
So excited to have @thecenterstate here performing tonight! Thank you @homeditty for your partnership in planning this concert!
#desmoinesmusic #salisburyhousedsm #homeditty
07/12/2019
A Celebration of Tradition and Culture – Kierra + Cordell
Thank you for including us in this post Heartland Wedding Ideas Magazine! We really take pride in making all of our events unforgettable.
A Celebration of Tradition and Culture — It was a hot summer day when Cordell and Kierra first locked eyes at the Des Moines event, CelebrAsian, while these soon to be lovebirds were still in high school. Words were not exchanged, but they soon connected through social media. Both were a little ba...
07/10/2019
Showcasing HomeDitty artists at historic Salisbury House
Thank you We Are Iowa Local 5 News for having us on this morning! We are so excited about this partnership with @HomeDitty for Sunday's concert. Tickets are limited so get them while they are still available at www.salisburyhouse.org.
DES MOINES– Salisbury House is partnering up to bring HomeDitty artists to the metro while giving back to the historic landmark. “HomeDitty is a website where anyone can go and sign up …
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As we come to the end of #NationalVolunteerWeek we want to thank our volunteers who lend their time to support a historical and cultural resource in their community. To join our amazing team of volunteers please call 515-274-1777.
Salisbury House is closed today and tomorrow with winter hours starting in January. Winter hours are Thursday through Sunday from noon to 4 pm with guided tours at 1:30 pm each day. Have a safe and happy NYE!
Thank you Van and Bonnie at WHO Radio for having us on today to talk about our annual Holly & Ivy event going on this Friday and Saturday. It’s always fun being on your show!
We still have goosebumps from last night's Winifred M. Kelly Music Series event. Thank you to all that attended and thank you to the Iowa State University Department of Music and Theatre for a fantastic performance. Be sure to watch for more events at the Salisbury House and Gardens on our page and website.
Tomorrow is Mysteries of the Castle!! Join us for this fun children’s event and enter for a chance to win one of these freaky spectacular balloon hats provided by Nobbies in Clive! Your Halloween costume could be complete! Due to the weather all activites will be held inside the historic mansion. Tickets are $5; children ages 2 and under are FREE. Tickets are available at the door!
Don’t miss your chance to view Iowa Public Television’s brief documentary about Vincent Price’s visit to Salisbury House in 1982. The film contains vintage footage of some of Price’s horror films and footage of him literally inside of Salisbury House. The documentary can be watched on a regular tour through the end of the month.
This month we have series of “spooky books” on display in the Library. These books include an edition of Mary Shelley’s “Frankenstein,” The Works of Edgar Allan Poe, Robert Louis Stevenson’s “Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde,” and a book of Witchcraft, Magic, & Alchemy. You can see them during a regular guided tour of Salisbury House through the end of the month. #HappyHalloween 🎃
Sneaking up on a family of butterflies and a some bees in a flower bed. These butterflies are called painted ladies. They look similar to monarch butterflies but vary more in color and pattern on their ventral side. They have spots of orange, white, black, brown, and taupe. They are some of our most common visitors this time of year. 🦋🐝
Good morning, September ⛅️
Don't miss your chance to see the exhibit, Lillian Genth: "For the Good of My Soul" in The Garage. This exhibit displays the entire collection of paintings by Lillian Genth in the Salisbury House Permanent Collection. It is accessible on a regular tour of the house through Sunday, August 20.
TONIGHT check out the opening reception of our latest art exhibit, Lillian Genth: "For the Good of My Soul" in The Garage from 5:30-7:30 pm. It's FREE to attend. #ArtWeekDSM
Salisbury House's Curator & Chief Historian, Megan Stout Sibbel gives us a sneak peek 👀 into what we can see on our next Treasures Tour coming up on Tuesday, May 23. You won't want to miss this exclusive tour! Get your tickets today: http://bit.ly/2qwerii
Have access to the Library at Salisbury House with an exclusive Treasures Tour led by Salisbury House's Curator & Chief Historian, Megan Stout Sibbel on Tuesday, May 23. Megan will show you specific treasures in the collection that are seldom on display including rare books and manuscripts. Spots are limited! Tickets are on sale at salisburyhouse.org.
We invite you to The Steinway Experience! You can now play the custom-made 1930 Steinway piano at Salisbury House by appointment. Piano sessions are $50 for one hour. Proceeds benefit Salisbury House Foundation. We are booking sessions now through July 2, 2017. To book your session, please call 515-274-1777. Davis Ross, Salisbury House Interpreter, shares with us this new opportunity...
David Ross, Salisbury House volunteer & Interpreter, gave us a special treat today as he played Beethoven's "Fur Elise" on the Steinway piano. Stay tuned next week as we announce a new opportunity that will give you a chance to play this incredible instrument...❤️🎹
Are you looking for a romantic and charming outdoor venue for your wedding ceremony & reception? Look no further. Salisbury House has the following dates available for the 2017 season: July 8, 15, 22, 29 August 5, 19, 26 September 2, 30 October 21 If you book your wedding ceremony & reception on one of these dates by July 28, 2017, you'll receive $500 off your rental fee. To book your date, please contact [email protected]. #ThePerfectVenue
Cocktails in the courtyard and dinner on the terrace at Salisbury House creates the idyllic outdoor reception with the details of your choosing. We have a select number of dates still available this year for ceremonies and/or receptions. To find out if your date is available, please email [email protected]. Photos by Aly Carroll Photography
Happy Frolicking Friday! 🦌
How many times can you listen to this instrument? Countless. Here is pianist, David Lilijedahl playing the #Steinway piano. Happy #NationalPianoDay 🎹❤️
Don't stand in the rain. 🌧Come inside for a tour and see what you'll discover. 🔍 We are open this Saturday from 10:00 am-5:00 pm and Sunday noon-5:00 pm. For more information about our tours, please visit salisburyhouse.org. #getcultured #exploreSalisburyHouse
We love a good #deersighting 🦌
The host of the evening, "Lance Romance" enters the garage during cocktail hour.
It's such a treat to hear David Lilijedahl play the Steinway piano.
Deck the halls it's Holly & Ivy! We have live holiday music being performed in the Common Room at Salisbury House throughout the weekend. 🎹 #HollyandIvy2016
Kit Curran shares her favorite place inside Salisbury House
"Salisbury House is a wonderful place to come to work on a daily basis. I learn something every day..." Kit Curran, Executive Director, shares her favorite place inside Salisbury House. Help preserve this Des Moines treasure by making a donation to Salisbury House Foundation. Donations can be made at salisburyhouse.org/donate.php. #GivingTuesday ❤️
Take a peek into the Library as Megan Stout Sibbel, Curator and Chief Historian, shares with us two significant pieces that illustrate the depth of the collection at Salisbury House. Help preserve these pieces so they may be shared with future generations by making a donation. To donate, go to salisburyhouse.org/donate.php. #GivingTuesday ❤️
"It is such a pleasure to share this gem with the public." Dale Lewis, Salisbury House Interpreter, shares her favorite piece in the Salisbury a House collection. To make a donation and help preserve this Des Moines treasure, please visit salisburyhouse.org/donation.php.
Emily Kist shares one of Salisbury House's most noted architec...
"I encourage you to come to Salisbury House and take a tour so you can see this magnificent home yourself." -Emily Kist, Salisbury House Marketing & Guest Experience Manager. To make a donation and help preserve this Des Moines treasure, please go to salisburyhouse.org/donation.php.
"Salisbury House is truly a treasure for Des Moines and people from all over the country come to visit us."-Judy Ford, Salisbury House Interpreter & Volunteer. Today is #GivingTuesday. Please consider making a donation to Salisbury House Foundation to preserve this Des Moines treasure. Stayed tuned as we share further testimonials by Salisbury House staff members and volunteers throughout the day. To make a donation, please go to salisburyhouse.org/donate.php
In light of #GivingTuesday tomorrow, we asked our staff to describe Salisbury House in one-two word phrases and this is what they came up with…
In preparation of #GivingTuesday coming up on November 29, we are asking our volunteers and staff members to share why they feel Salisbury House special and why it is an important part of our Des Moines community. David Ross has been leading visitors on tours of Salisbury House for over seven years. Here he shares his thoughts on why he does it:
Winninger-Rivera Duo
SNEAK PREVIEW: John Winninger (cello) and Diane Rivera (piano) are rehearsing for their recital tomorrow night. Their concert features music by Russian Masters. You won't want to miss this fabulous duo! Tickets will be available at the door or can be purchased in advance at:http://salisburyhouse.org/event.php?event_id=583_0
The Max Wellman Quintet at Gatsby Gala, 2016
Thank you to the smooth jazz stylings of The Max Wellman Quintet for bringing the party to Gatsby Gala this past Saturday. The evening was a blast!
Playing a 1929 Steinway Piano
When you spend hours doing maintenance work on a 1929 Steinway piano you have to try it out. Here is piano technician and musician, Mr. David Lilijedahl playing the piano at Salisbury House after he repaired it. #SalisburyHouseDSM
Steinway piano receives maintenance
We have a guest in our Common Room. David Lilijedahl from Rieman Music is cleaning and repairing Salisbury House's 1929 custom Steinway piano. This is a long and detail orientated process in which parts of the piano are taken apart and reassembled. David tests each key to be sure it is working properly. The piano is regularly tuned by David but it has been almost ten years since it has had special maintenance such as this.
Our current art show, Le Garage Hermetique, considers the ancient synthesis of science and magic. It features the work of fourteen local artist and can be seen on display in The Garage as part of regular paid tours. Pictured is the work of Michael Van Dyke, Jeffrey Thompson, Jeff Ashe, Tom Rosborough, Chris Haines, Joel Herron, and Scott Sjobakken. #SupportLocalArt
Celebrate a birthday, anniversary, or wedding. Host an elegant dinner party. Salisbury House has rental spaces available this spring and summer for your special event. Contact: [email protected]. Photo credit: Todd White Photography
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