Salisbury House & Gardens is a 42 room architectural wonder built between 1923-1928 by cosmetics pioneer, Carl Weeks. Come tour this exquisite American estate and its diverse collections of art, furniture and worldly treasures.
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On this day in history, youngest Weeks son, Lafayette, won an award for his air force service during World War II. The article in question dates to June 16th, 1945, and lists the award winners as the 21st Bomber Command Unit who completed successful aerial flights over Japan. #salisburyhousedsm #desmoines #worldwar2 #pacifictheater #WorldWarII
Our wonderful curator, Jaime, was recently married here at Salisbury! If you know Jaime, you know she pours her heart into preserving the vast collection and stories of Salisbury. Celebrating her and Kevin's wedding day here at the house was pure magic.
Jaime and Kevin, we wish you all the happiness in the world!
Jenny Marie Photography Jaime Nicolet Rutan
Our wonderful curator, Jaime, was recently married here at Salisbury! If you know Jaime, you know she pours her heart into preserving the vast collection and stories of Salisbury. Celebrating her and Kevin's wedding day here at the house was pure magic.
Jaime and Kevin, we wish you all the happiness in the world!
Jenny Marie Photography Jaime Nicolet Rutan
Join Salisbury House staff on Monday, June 14th, to plant, prune, and maintain our garden beds! Staff will be outside from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm working. To sign up, please call 515-274-1777 or email [email protected]! Thanks! #salisburyhousedsm #desmoines #volunteerlife #volunteerism
Happy Iowa Museum Week! Did you know Iowa museums attract approximately 5 million visitors each year, support over 6,000 jobs within the state, and preserve more than 600,000 artifacts throughout the various locations?! Make sure to visit us at Salisbury House this museum week, running through Sunday, June 13th! #salisburyhousedsm #desmoines #IowaMuseumWeek #historymatters
Salisbury’s Instagram account focuses on the breathtaking weddings, events, and everyday moments taking place on our beautiful property! If you love scrolling through fun pictures, make sure to follow @salisburyhousedsm!
Join Winefest at Salisbury House & Gardens this Sunday, June 6! Bring a chair or a blanket and enjoy a personal picnic curated with delicious Iowa staples. Enjoy live music from the NOLA jazz band while sampling from the wineries and breweries set up throughout the garden, each showcasing the amazing local beverages Iowa has to offer. Purchase your tickets today by visiting winefestdesmoines.com!
Join Winefest at Salisbury House & Gardens this Sunday, June 6! Bring a chair or a blanket and enjoy a personal picnic curated with delicious Iowa staples. Enjoy live music from the NOLA jazz band while sampling from the wineries and breweries set up throughout the garden, each showcasing the amazing local beverages Iowa has to offer. Purchase your tickets today by visiting winefestdesmoines.com!
Happy Memorial Day from the staff of Salisbury House & Gardens! Salisbury House will be closed to the public Monday, May 31. Offices will reopen on Tuesday, June 1, and museum tours will resume on Wednesday, June 2. Have a wonderful holiday, remembering and honoring all those who have served! #salisburyhousedsm #desmoines #MemorialDay2021
Happy Memorial Day from the staff of Salisbury House & Gardens! Salisbury House will be closed to the public Monday, May 31. Offices will reopen on Tuesday, June 1, and museum tours will resume on Wednesday, June 2. Have a wonderful holiday, remembering and honoring all those who have served! #salisburyhousedsm #desmoines #MemorialDay2021
As we look back on Salisbury's first annual Garden Party, we want to thank all those who made this extraordinary event possible!
Thank you to our sponsors Farm Bureau Financial Services, Baker Group and Bankers Trust Company and to our in-kind sponsors White Willow Events & Design and Creme Cupcake + Dessert. Thank you for helping make this dream of ours a reality.
And to all those who dawned their hats, fascinators and best spring attire, attended the party and supported Salisbury House, thank you! We hope you enjoyed yourself as much as we enjoyed hosting you.
Check out Facebook's The Garden Party 2021 album. Tag yourself and your friends!
As we look back on Salisbury's first annual Garden Party, we want to thank all those who made this extraordinary event possible!
Thank you to our sponsors Farm Bureau Financial Services, Baker Group and Bankers Trust Company and to our in-kind sponsors White Willow Events & Design and Creme Cupcake + Dessert. Thank you for helping make this dream of ours a reality.
And to all those who dawned their hats, fascinators and best spring attire, attended the party and supported Salisbury House, thank you! We hope you enjoyed yourself as much as we enjoyed hosting you.
Check out Facebook's The Garden Party 2021 album. Tag yourself and your friends!
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Today is National Buy a Musical Instrument Day! Here at Salisbury House, we have two beautiful, custom instruments - a 1930 Steinway Piano (purchased for the price of $5,927.28) and a 1926 Welte-Mignon Organ (purchased for $25,000). The Weeks family loved music and would often host parties that featured musical guests. What beautiful instruments! #salisburyhousedsm #desmoies #music
Here at Salisbury House, staff are passionate about Tudor history, and with so much Tudor symbolism throughout the house, it isn't hard to see why. From Tudor roses on the balcony and Great Hall fireplace, Elizabethan figures in the Common Room petit-point, and 16th-century construction materials, Salisbury House is a living embodiment of the Tudor reign (1485-1603).
On this day in history, Anne Boleyn, second wife of the Tudor king, Henry VIII, was executed. Anne had been charged with the crimes of treason, in**st, and adultery. Most scholars believe that Anne was innocent of the charges laid against her, but Henry VIII grew tired of her inability to produce a male heir and set his sights on another.
Pictured below are two historic pictures of Salisbury house features - wood paneling, fireplace, and flooring - in place at Audley House, 91 Crane Street in Salisbury, England. #salisburyhousedsm #desmoines #thisdayinhistory
Due to the weather, the Civic Music Association has canceled today's in-person Belin Quartet concert at Salisbury House. However, they will be posting a recording of the performance on their page at 1:00pm Thursday! Be sure to check back next week as this summer series continues each Wednesday evening with free community concerts.
Join us on the lawn at Salisbury House and Gardens on Wednesday evenings at 5:30 PM for free performances by the Belin Quartet. Chairs and bottled water will be provided. You are welcome to bring your own lawn chairs, beverages, and snacks.
There are mere hours left to purchase tickets to Salisbury's first annual Garden Party taking place this Sunday, May 23. If you've been thinking about attending this elegant and relaxing afternoon in the garden, now is the time! Tickets will be available until midnight tonight (or until sold out).
https://salisburyhouse.z2systems.com/np/clients/salisburyhouse/event.jsp?event=308&
There are mere hours left to purchase tickets to Salisbury's first annual Garden Party taking place this Sunday, May 23. If you've been thinking about attending this elegant and relaxing afternoon in the garden, now is the time! Tickets will be available until midnight tonight (or until sold out).
https://salisburyhouse.z2systems.com/np/clients/salisburyhouse/event.jsp?event=308&
Happy International Museum Day! The first International Museum day took place in 1977 and was established to inform the public on museums' role in their communities. Salisbury House & Garden's mission is to preserve, interpret, and share the international significance of Salisbury House and its collections as a historic museum for educational and cultural benefit while serving as a unique community gathering place. Thank you for supporting Salisbury House and allowing us to be a part of your community! #salisburyhousedsm #desmoines #InternationalMuseumDay
Join Salisbury this Sunday, May 23 at our first annual Garden Party! But don't wait - ticket sales close Tuesday. To purchase your tickets or to learn more about the event, click: https://salisburyhouse.z2systems.com/np/clients/salisburyhouse/event.jsp?event=308&
Due to a technical error, those who attempted to purchase tickets this past Saturday were unable to do so. We apologize for the inconvenience and invite you to try again. Thank you!
Join Salisbury this Sunday, May 23 at our first annual Garden Party! But don't wait - ticket sales close Tuesday. To purchase your tickets or to learn more about the event, click: https://salisburyhouse.z2systems.com/np/clients/salisburyhouse/event.jsp?event=308&
Due to a technical error, those who attempted to purchase tickets this past Saturday were unable to do so. We apologize for the inconvenience and invite you to try again. Thank you!
Salisbury House & Gardens will be closed to the public Saturday, May 15 for a private wedding ceremony and reception. Thank you for your understanding!
Museum hours will resume Sunday, with self-guided tours from 12 to 5pm and a guided tour at 2pm.
#salisburyhousedsm #desmoinesiowa #weddingvenue #historichouse #housemuseum #wedding
Cherry Chiles Photography
Salisbury House & Gardens will be closed to the public Saturday, May 15 for a private wedding ceremony and reception. Thank you for your understanding!
Museum hours will resume Sunday, with self-guided tours from 12 to 5pm and a guided tour at 2pm.
#salisburyhousedsm #desmoinesiowa #weddingvenue #historichouse #housemuseum #wedding
Cherry Chiles Photography
Salisbury House & Gardens would like to thank our friends at Village Travel for coming to visit last week! It was wonderful to have so many excited guests back to Salisbury!
Guided tours are once again available to guests. Advanced reservations are recommended and can be made by calling 515-274-1777 or emailing [email protected]. #salisburyhousedsm #desmoines #tourism #housemuseum
Salisbury House & Gardens would like to thank our friends at Village Travel for coming to visit last week! It was wonderful to have so many excited guests back to Salisbury!
Guided tours are once again available to guests. Advanced reservations are recommended and can be made by calling 515-274-1777 or emailing [email protected]. #salisburyhousedsm #desmoines #tourism #housemuseum
Entertainment at Salisbury's first annual Garden Party will be provided by the talented Dueling Fiddles! Comprised of violinists Hanna Wolle and Genevieve Salamone, the Dueling Fiddles are an entertainment duo that mix the rich sounds of the violin with layered accompaniment for energetic and engaging performances. Their beautifully rich music will be the perfect accompaniment for an elegant and relaxing afternoon in the garden!
Visit https://salisburyhouse.z2systems.com/np/clients/salisburyhouse/event.jsp?event=308& to purchase your tickets today! Dueling Fiddles
Entertainment at Salisbury's first annual Garden Party will be provided by the talented Dueling Fiddles! Comprised of violinists Hanna Wolle and Genevieve Salamone, the Dueling Fiddles are an entertainment duo that mix the rich sounds of the violin with layered accompaniment for energetic and engaging performances. Their beautifully rich music will be the perfect accompaniment for an elegant and relaxing afternoon in the garden!
Visit https://salisburyhouse.z2systems.com/np/clients/salisburyhouse/event.jsp?event=308& to purchase your tickets today! Dueling Fiddles
Happy Mother's Day from Salisbury House & Gardens! To celebrate this day dedicated to moms and mom-figures we would like to share a poem written by Evert (Hud) Weeks to his Grandma Van Slyke, whom he called Muddy.
A Poem To Muddy Van Slyke
Everyone loved you Muddy
It was always said to me
That Grandmother of yours
Is all anyone can be.
Everyone knew you Muddy
And often I overheard
People talking about you
With a pleasant good word.
Everyone misses you Muddy
And though years took your strength and mate
You were always young to us
You were my best date.
Everyone says to me now
You are the envied one
You have the right to shout
I'm her loved Grandson!!
Happy Mother's Day! #salisburyhousedsm #desmoines #happymothersday #momday
Guided tours are back at Salisbury House & Gardens!
Tours are available Wednesday - Saturday at 10:00 am and 2:00 pm and Sunday at 2:00 pm. Self-guided tours are available from 10:00 am until 5:00 pm. The last ticket of the day is sold at 4:00 pm each day.
Call 515-274-1777 to make your reservation today!
#salisburyhousedsm #desmoines #tourism #historichouse
You are invited to Salisbury House & Gardens newest fundraising event: The Garden Party!
Experience an elegant and relaxing afternoon in Salisbury’s beautiful and spacious gardens on Sunday, May 23. Dress in your favorite spring ensemble (big hats and fascinators welcome!), enjoy local music by the Dueling Fiddles, croquet and other entertainment on the lawn, a delicious alfresco brunch, visits to the mimosa bar, tours of the mansion, and more!
Tickets are limited and must be purchased by May 18. Visit salisburyhouse.org to purchase yours today!
The Salisbury House Garden Party, our new springtime event benefiting the Salisbury House Foundation, is making its smaller-scale debut on Sunday, May 23 from 11am to 3pm!
LAST CHANCE! Prairie Meadows has provided grant funding for homeschool families to visit Salisbury House for free! This funding runs out May 30th. Salisbury House is a COVID safe place and tours are available Wednesday through Sunday. Call to book yours today - 515-274-1777. #salisburyhousedsm #desmoines #homeschoollife #homeschoolfamily #Covidsafe
LAST CHANCE! Prairie Meadows has provided grant funding for homeschool families to visit Salisbury House for free! This funding runs out May 30th. Salisbury House is a COVID safe place and tours are available Wednesday through Sunday. Call to book yours today - 515-274-1777. #salisburyhousedsm #desmoines #homeschoollife #homeschoolfamily #Covidsafe
Happy May Day from Salisbury House & Gardens! To celebrate, here are a few photos of the new flowers popping up at Salisbury. Enjoy! #salisburyhousedsm #desmoines #MayDay2021 #aprilshowersbringmayflowers
This throw-back-Thursday, Salisbury House celebrates wedding season with a 1935 article announcing the engagement of Miss Margaret Barron and Mr. William Weeks! They wed on June 1st, 1935 at Central Presbyterian Church in Des Moines, Iowa. Charles Weeks was his brother's best man and Dorothy Weeks, wife of Charles, was matron-of-honor for Margaret. Happy Wedding Season! #salisburyhousedsm #desmoines #weddingseason
Salisbury House & Gardens is excited to host Wagner Summer Theater as they invite kids grades third through sixth to experience the magic of Wizardry Camp! Due to popular demand, a second week of immersive wizardry has been added: July 12 through the 16. Visit wagnersummertheater.com for details!
#salisburyhousedsm #desmoinesiowa #wagersummertheater #harrypotter #kidscamp #summercamp #housemuseum
Salisbury House & Gardens is excited to host Wagner Summer Theater as they invite kids grades third through sixth to experience the magic of Wizardry Camp! Due to popular demand, a second week of immersive wizardry has been added: July 12 through the 16. Visit wagnersummertheater.com for details!
#salisburyhousedsm #desmoinesiowa #wagersummertheater #harrypotter #kidscamp #summercamp #housemuseum
As the census for 2020 was just released, it seems only fitting to share a 1940 throwback from when the family was in residence!
In April of 1940, the Polk County census shows the following people residing at Salisbury House: Carl Weeks - 63, Edith Weeks - 56, Lafayette Weeks - 21, Evert Weeks - 26, and Evert's wife, Ellen Weeks - 22. Additionally, three housekeepers called Salisbury their home - Jennie Pouikward - 19, Amy Medd - 54, and Walbunga Gappiugh - 50. The housekeepers would likely have lived on the 3rd floor where staff quarters use to be. #salisburyhousedsm #desmoines #history
As the census for 2020 was just released, it seems only fitting to share a 1940 throwback from when the family was in residence!
In April of 1940, the Polk County census shows the following people residing at Salisbury House: Carl Weeks - 63, Edith Weeks - 56, Lafayette Weeks - 21, Evert Weeks - 26, and Evert's wife, Ellen Weeks - 22. Additionally, three housekeepers called Salisbury their home - Jennie Pouikward - 19, Amy Medd - 54, and Walbunga Gappiugh - 50. The housekeepers would likely have lived on the 3rd floor where staff quarters use to be. #salisburyhousedsm #desmoines #history
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As we come to the end of #NationalVolunteer week, we want to thank our volunteers who lend their time to support a historical and cultural resource in their community.
Visit us this weekend during our new winter hours. Winter hours are 12pm to 4pm, Thursday through Sunday, with guided tours at 1:30pm running until March 1st. For more information on museum hours, events and guided tours visit our website at www.salisburyhouse.org. #salisburyhousedsm
Looking back on all the 2019 memories we are so thankful for the support we received through donations, ticket sales, tours, private events or donations of time and talent. We could not exist without the support of our community, visitors and volunteers. Many great moments were had in 2019. Cheers to 2020!
The holiday celebrations continued at Salisbury House this evening with a beautiful performance by the @dmgaymenschorus. Thank you to everyone who joined us for our annual holiday concert. #salisburyhousedsm #holidayseason
The perfect setting for tonight’s holiday concert with the @dmgaymenschorus performing. #salisburyhousedsm #holidayseason
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 🎃
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