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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The first 250 tickets sold to this years Holly & Ivy event will receive access to the virtual program AND a one-time admittance to tour the decorated Salisbury House & Gardens during the month of December. Tickets are going fast so purchase yours today! #hollyandivy #salisburyhousedms #holidayevents #desmoines #iowa
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This #ThrowbackThursday, we are featuring an article from 1925 showing an aerial view of the in-progress Salisbury House! This amazing photo was captured by George Yates, the flying photographer of the Tribune News. Though not completed until 1928, we can see that much of Salisbury House's exterior structure is finished by the fall of 1925. #salisburyhousedsm #historichouse #housemuseum #onlyiniowa #dewsmoines #throwbackthursday
During his lifetime, Carl Weeks traveled extensively for both business and pleasure. Today, we feature Carl's 1923 passport, which lists the "place of visit" as ALL COUNTRIES and his "object" as TRAVEL. Passports have existed in the United States as early as 1775 and were commonly valid for only a few months. Between the 18th and 20th centuries, passport standards could vary from country to country, but in 1920, passport standardization was worldwide. #salisburyhousedsm #historichouse #housemuseum #onlyiniowa #historyhighlight
Holly & Ivy Tickets Available Now! #salisburyhousedsm #onlyiniowa #desmoines #historichouse #seasonofjoyandgiving #besttimeoftheyear
From sweet, intimate moments to joyous champagne pops, each wedding at Salisbury House & Gardens is uniquely individualized to best represent the couple on their happiest day. We 💕 love. #salisburyhousedsm #desmoines #iowa #wedding #love #historichouse #housemuseum
Last week we shared a historic photo of a richly dressed woman in the Salisbury House south garden, her identity was a mystery, but the image was so captivating that we had to share it. This week, while doing some file organization, we stumbled on the following photographs, and .... Duh da duh! We believe we have found out who our unidentified lady is! Della Weeks Moore, sister to Carl Weeks. Pictured next to the original image are two confirmed photos of Della. Have a look and let us know what you think. Do we have a match? #salisburyhousedsm #onlyiniowa #desmoines #historichouse #housemuseum #throwbackthursday
Did you know Salisbury House & Gardens has a blog? Our curator and staff collect articles, photos, and information on a variety of different Salisbury related topics for you to enjoy each month! #salisburyhousedsm #blog #desmoines #iowa #historichouse #housemuseum
Two of the first things one encounters when entering the Great Hall of Salisbury House is the pair of 18th-century bronze, Japanese toad statues. These oversized garden creatures are guest favorite…
Salisbury House & Gardens director of grounds often gets to see parts of the house not accessible on tours...😉 We think the house is beautiful from every angle. Thanks for sharing your perspective with us, Rob! #salisburyhousedsm #housemuseum #historicalhome #desmoines #iowa #view
December 12th Tea at the Castle tickets available now through December 7th for purchase. Visit salisburyhouse.org or call 515-274-1777 to get yours today! #salisburyhousedsm #historichouse #housemuseum #desmoinesiowa #teaatthecastle
Happy Halloween! In honor of the day, the staff at Salisbury House & Gardens decided to answer a question each of them gets asked often: "Is the house haunted?" Click play to learn the answer! #salisburyhousedsm #halloween #housemuseum #desmoines #iowa #ghosts
Closed for a wedding! #salisburyhousedsm #onlyiniowa #desmoinesiowa #weddingvibes #weddingvenue
It may be Halloween but we're already looking forward to the upcoming holidays! Listen to director Keshia Meissner and board member Mollie Smith Cooney as they tell you a little bit about two holiday events at Salisbury House & Gardens!
Holiday Tea at the Castle - December 12
Holly & Ivy - December 4 through 30
Tickets available now at salisburyhouse.org or by calling 515.274.1777. And don't forget to follow us @salisburyhousedsm on Facebook and Instagram for updates! #salisburyhousedsm #desmoines #iowa #housemuseum #teaatthecastle #hollyandivy
Hello cherished guests, Salisbury House & Gardens will be closed tomorrow, Saturday, October 31st, for a private wedding. Apologies for the inconvenience, but we hope to see you on Sunday, November 1st, for the noon tour. #salisburyhousedsm #onlyiniowa #desmoines #iowa #historicalhouse #historicmusum #historyinthemaking #weddingvenue #dsmweddings
Happy Friday Salisbury House Friends! On this day in history, William’s oldest son, Christopher, was featured in a Des Moines Register Halloween article. Dated to October 30th, 1938, the caption on the photo reads: “Halloween is at hand and Christopher Weeks, 6-month-old son of Mr. and Mrs. William Weeks, 3007 Grand ave., looks Mr. Jack-o’-Lantern over for the first time. Christopher is a little dubious about the grinning faced fellow, but, if no false moves are made, they’ll probably become fast friends. Christopher is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Weeks and Mrs. P. T. Barron, and the great-grandson of Mrs. Gertrude Sullivan, all of Des Moines.” Happy Halloween! #salisburyhousedsm #thisdayinhistory #halloween
Is Salisbury House haunted? No ghosts live here, but this photo from 1967 sure looks like a spirit orb is present... 👻Happy Halloween Week! #salisburyhousedsm #onlyiniowa #desmoinesiowa #historichouse #halloween #spookyseason
Our staff stumbled across this unique photograph of an unidentified woman, richly adorned, sitting on the south terrace of the Salisbury House. It quickly became a favorite and we had to share with all of you! #salisbuaryhousedsm #desmoines #iowa #historicalhouse #historicmuseum #historyinthemaking
Here is this week's Salisbury House trivia question:
How many owners has Salisbury House had?
A. 1
B. 4
C. 5
D. 10
Please post your answers in the comments below and we will reveal the answer at the end of the week. Have a great week!
The pandemic may have changed the size of events this year, but there’s something so special about small, intimate weddings, surrounded by only your closest friends and family.
Kylie and Cole, thank you for choosing Salisbury House & Gardens for your beautiful ceremony this past week! We wish you nothing but happiness in all the years to come.
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Happy #tbt Throw-Back-Thursday Salisbury House Friends! To celebrate the Halloween season, we have another fun dress-up photo of a young Charles and William. Charles is dressed as a Native American, and William is a solider. The photo was most likely taken in 1911 or 1912. Have a Spooktackular Thursday! #salisburyhousedsm #throwbackthursday #halloween #fromthearchives
Giant snowflakes unexpectedly fell upon Salisbury House today! And although we might not be quite ready for winter - it sure was pretty! #salisburyhousedsm #historicalhouse #housemuseum #desmoines #iowa #snowman
Here's this week's Salisbury House trivia question:
When Carl and Edith Weeks gifted Salisbury House to Drake University, they were allowed to stay on and rent Salisbury House. How much was their monthly rent?
A. $50
B. $1,000
C. $100
D. $1
Please post your answers in the comments below and we will reveal the correct answer at the end of the week. Have a great week!
Fresh off of our Tea at the Castle virtual event, Salisbury House director Keshia Meissner wanted to thank you all for attending! Please join us for our holiday tea on December 12th! Tickets on sale now. salisburyhouse.org
Make sure to plan a visit to the Salisbury House gardens in the spring of 2021 to see the fruit of our labors! (Beautiful things are coming!)
We encourage you to support your local non-profits, like the @dmbotanicalgarden, where we bought the bulbs that were planted today!
#salisburyhousedsm #desmoines #iowa #gardens #historicalhouse #housemuseum #desmoinesbotanicalgarden
Happy #tbt Throw-Back-Thursday everyone! In honor of Halloween, the staff here at Salisbury House is excited to share some fun photos of our very own Edith Weeks in costume dress. Pictured are Greek and Dutch costumes that Edith had custom made. Have a spooky Halloween! #throwbackthursday #salisburyhousedsm #desmoines #historichousemuseum
Here's this week's Salisbury House trivia question:
What national park did Carl Weeks help found?
A. Grand Canyon National Park
B. Zion National Park
C. Rocky Mountain National Park
D. Bryce Canyon National Park
Please post your answers in the comments below and we will reveal the correct answer later this week. Have a great week!
We're looking for volunteers for our fall garden cleanup days on Wednesday, October 14th and Thursday, October 15th. Join us for an hour or the whole day from 9 am to 4 pm. Volunteers will plant bulbs, clean flower beds, and rake leaves to prepare the garden for the winter season and a beautiful spring. To sign up call 515-274-1777 or email [email protected].
Enjoy a sneak peak into this years Tea at the Castle musical entertainment! Listen to the duet of Sophia Ahmad on our beautiful custom Steinway and John Helmich on violin.
And remember, today is the LAST DAY to purchase tickets to the event! Visit salisburyhouse.org or call 515.274.1777.
#salisburyhousedsm #teaatthecastle #housemuseum #desmoines #iowa #tea #music
Only 1 day left to purchase your tickets for this years Tea at the Castle goes virtual event! Ticket sales close October 11th. Visit salisburyhouse.org or ca...
Due to COVID-19, many families have made the decision to homeschool their students during the 2020 school year. If you are looking for a fun, educational, and safe field trip idea, don’t forget about Salisbury House. This fall into winter, self-guided tours are made free for homeschool families thanks to generous support from Prairie Meadows. To make your reservation for a homeschool tour, please call 515-274-1777 or email [email protected].
Click the video below to hear our curator Jaime and guest experience associate Taylor talk details about this years Tea at the Castle virtual event! Ticket sales end October 11th. Visit salisburyhouse.org or call 515.274.1777 to purchase yours today! #salisburyhousedsm #teaatthecastle #desmoines #iowa #housemuseum #tea
Tea at the Castle goes virtual! Purchase tickets by October 11th at salisburyhouse.org or by calling 515.274.1777 Tea kit pick up: 10am to 12pm Virtual progr...
Click the video to see to our hosts Mollie Cooney and Keshia Meissner give a sneak peak into our upcoming Tea at the Castle event!
Remember to purchase tickets before October 11th by visiting salisburyhouse.org or calling 515.274.1777. Then join us Saturday, October 17th for this fun and delicious virtual event!
#salisburyhousedsm #teaatthecastle #housemuseum #historichouse #desmoines #iowa #tea
Join us for the Salisbury House's Tea at the Castle Goes Virtual event! Saturday, October 17th 10am to 12pm kit pick up 1pm to 3pm virtual event Purchase tic...
We're looking for volunteers for our fall garden cleanup days on Wednesday, October 14th and Thursday, October 15th. Join us for an hour or the whole day from 9 am to 4 pm. Volunteers will plant bulbs, clean flower beds, and rake leaves to prepare the garden for the winter season and a beautiful spring. To sign up call 515-274-1777 or email [email protected].
Salisbury House would like to thank our amazing volunteers for their service on Monday, October 5th! Five volunteers spent the morning cleaning up and winterizing the Salisbury House south garden. Thanks to Hilary, Katie, Jenny, Jeremy, Jim, and Sharon, Salisbury House is ready for the spring bulb planting days on Wednesday, October 14th and Thursday, October 15th. Thank you, volunteers!
If you are interested in volunteer opportunities at Salisbury House, please reach out to Jaime Nicolet at [email protected] or 515-274-1777.
#salisburyhousedsm #museum #garden #history #culture #iowahistory #des Moines #iowa #onlyiniowa #historichouse #volunteers
Announcing the new Salisbury House featured book!– Den Geheelen Bibel (a Holy Bible in Dutch)
Salisbury House is excited to announce the newest library feature book – available through the end of December. On loan from Grinnell College, Den Geheelen Bibel was published in the Netherlands in 1553 and was one of the oldest religious texts in the Weeks library. Bound in vellum, this Bible has decorative red stamping around the cover's edge and wood-cut pictures throughout the book. Make sure to visit before it is gone!
Less than one week left to purchase your tickets to our Virtual Tea at the Castle event! Guests are provided with beautiful tea kits to safely enjoy at home, along with a private link to enjoy our virtual program from 1-3 pm on October 17th. Tickets must be purchased by October 11th. To purchase tickets visit www.salisburyhouse.org or call 515-274-1777.
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Happy Halloween! In honor of the day, the staff at Salisbury House & Gardens decided to answer a question each of them gets asked often: "Is the house haunted?" Click play to learn the answer! #salisburyhousedsm #halloween #housemuseum #desmoines #iowa #ghosts
It may be Halloween but we're already looking forward to the upcoming holidays! Listen to director Keshia Meissner and board member Mollie Smith Cooney as they tell you a little bit about two holiday events at Salisbury House & Gardens! Holiday Tea at the Castle - December 12 Holly & Ivy - December 4 through 30 Tickets available now at salisburyhouse.org or by calling 515.274.1777. And don't forget to follow us @salisburyhousedsm on Facebook and Instagram for updates! #salisburyhousedsm #desmoines #iowa #housemuseum #teaatthecastle #hollyandivy
Giant snowflakes unexpectedly fell upon Salisbury House today! And although we might not be quite ready for winter - it sure was pretty! #salisburyhousedsm #historicalhouse #housemuseum #desmoines #iowa #snowman
Fresh off of our Tea at the Castle virtual event, Salisbury House director Keshia Meissner wanted to thank you all for attending! Please join us for our holiday tea on December 12th! Tickets on sale now. salisburyhouse.org
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 🎃
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
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