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Valentine's Day has us thinking about all the amazing love stories that have been shared with us at Salisbury House.
We offer an array of options for wedding ceremonies, receptions, rehearsal dinners and bridal showers.
To make the beginning of your forever unforgettable, contact Rachel Vaughan at [email protected] or call 515-274-1777.
Due to extremely cold temperatures today, Salisbury House will be closed. We will be open tomorrow at 12pm with guided tours at 1:30pm.
🌸 Calling all couples! 🌸 Were you displaced with the sudden closure of Noah’s Event Venue? Salisbury House has a few coveted dates remaining for 2020 and we want to help. For a limited time we are offering 10% off our base rental rate to anyone affected by the Noah’s closure. To take advantage of this offer, contact Rachel Vaughan at [email protected] or call 515-274-1777 💍
Offer valid for any wedding/event rebooked from Noah’s for a contracted 2020 date. Must provide proof of voided agreement. 10% discount offer ends February 29, 2020.
We often talk about the history of the collection and the house, but did you know how the Weeks built their fortune to build such a beautiful home? Carl Weeks started a company, Armand Cosmetics, that developed foundation makeup by combining cold cream and face powder. During the 1920s, Armand Cosmetics was a larger cosmetics manufacturer than Revlon.
To learn more about the Weeks family, visit us for a guided tour Thursday through Sunday at 1:30pm.
Do you love history? Do you appreciate art? Are you interested in unique architecture? Visit us today for a guided tour at 1:30pm with David or Cory and learn about the collection and the history of each item. For more information visit www.salisburyhouse.org.
Children love to visit a castle and learn about its history, art and unique details. Salisbury House is one of the only places in the state that can provide this learning experience. If you’re part of a homeschool program and are looking for educational field trips or tours, thanks to Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack & Hotel we offer free homeschool student admission and discounted parent admission through the 2020 school year. For more information or to schedule a tour contact [email protected] or call 515-274-1777.
Salisbury House will he closed today due to low temperatures. We will resume our normal museum hours and guided tours on Thursday.
Salisbury House will be closed today, the 17th and tomorrow, the 18th with hours pending for Sunday.
We have our new climate-controlled, secure display case from Grinnell College in the library with our first book on display through the lending program between Grinnell College and Salisbury House. Each quarter, Grinnell College will loan Salisbury House a new book or document to display in the library and, as they continue their preservation and research, share with us information regarding the loaned book and rest of the collection.
This quarter we have on display the Book of Mormon, 1st Edition that is signed by Reuben Brownell. The Book of Mormon is the religious text for the Latter Day Saints. First published by Joseph Smith, the religion is based on the belief of ancient prophets who lived in America from 2200 BC to 421 AD. Mormons believe that the Book of Mormon was originally engraved on golden plates that the last prophet, Moroni, entrusted to Smith.
Fun facts:
-As of 2011, more than 150 million copies of the Book of Mormon have been printed
-The Book of Mormon has been translated into at least 111 languages
-The first completed manuscript was placed into the cornerstone of the Nauvoo House (a boarding house Joseph Smith began constructing in 1840) and sealed up for nearly forty years – when the cornerstone was reopened it was discovered that much of the original manuscript had been destroyed by water and mold.
Make sure to join the Salisbury House email list and connect via social media for updates on when new books will arrive.
David and Jacquie will lead our guided tours at 1:30pm today. Join them to learn about the history and unique architecture of the Salisbury House.
Check our website for more information on our guided tours.
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Did you know that Carl Weeks made his fortune with the invention of women’s foundation makeup (i.e. cold cream powder)? By the 1930’s, his company, Armand, was the leading seller of women’s cosmetics in the United States. These pink, blue, and white checked packages with a silhouette of a woman became the Armand trademark and were on the shelves of nearly every pharmacy.
Learn more about the history of Carl and Edith Weeks and the dream home they built together by joining one of our guided tours. Guided tours run at 1:30pm Thursday through Sunday. Today's tour will be led by Mariella and Jill, tomorrow will be Cathy and Dick, and Sunday will be led by Dallas.
For more information on tours and museum hours visit www.salisburyhouse.org.
If you’re part of a homeschool program and are looking for educational field trips or tours, don't forget about our homeschool program here at Salisbury House. Thanks to @prairie_meadows free homeschool student admission and discounted parent admission are available through the school year by contacting [email protected] or call 515-274-1777.
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We had a great time at the Des Moines Wedding Show yesterday! If you were unable to attend and would like more information on how Salisbury House can be the perfect venue for your wedding, shower or rehearsal dinner, contact [email protected].
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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.
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Happy New Year!!! ~ From all of us at Salisbury House 🎉
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 Salisbury House will be closed tomorrow, December 31st and Wednesday, January 1st to celebrate the New Year. Have a safe and happy New Year!
Tomorrow we will have Cathy and Erin leading our guided tours at Salisbury House. Tours run at 10:30am, 1:30pm and 3:15pm. For more information on museum hours visit www.salisburyhouse.org.
From all of us at Salisbury House, have a Merry Christmas!
Salisbury House and Gardens will be closed December 24th and December 25th to allow our staff and volunteers to celebrate the holiday. Have a safe and happy holiday!
Do you have family and friends in town this weekend for the holidays? Bring them to the Salisbury House for a guided tour! Our history and elegant estate provides a unique experience in the heart of Des Moines. For information on guided tours and museum hours visit www.salisburyhouse.org.
Our guided tours will run today through Saturday at 10:30am, 1:30pm and 3:15pm and on Sunday at 1:30pm and 3:15pm. Today tours will be led by Cory at 10:30am, Dick at 1:30pm and Bob at 3:15pm. Tomorrow we will have Jill leading the 10:30am tour and Paula leading the afternoon tours. For more information on museum hours and tours visit www.salisburyhouse.org.
Did you know we also rent our gorgeous venue for rehearsal dinners? As engagement season is upon us, don’t forget about this special part of your wedding week...contact [email protected] to book a unique and memorable space for the day before “I do!”
We will be closed today, December 14th, for an event. Normal hours will resume tomorrow at 12pm with guided tours at 1:30pm and 3:15pm.
We will close at 4pm today for a private event. There will not be a guided tour available at 3:15pm today. We will still run guided tours at 10:30am and 1:30pm today.
Get out of the cold and visit us for a guided tour today at 10:30am, 1:30pm and 3:15pm.
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
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Today is the day! Our annual Holly & Ivy home tour kicks off at 11am.
We are only days away from our annual Holly & Ivy home tour this weekend, Friday and Saturday! It's the perfect way to get into the holiday spirit by touring the beautifully decorated rooms and private homes. Purchase tickets advance at www.salisburyhouse.org or at the door.
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Today, on #GivingTuesday, please consider supporting Salisbury House and Gardens by visiting our website and donating. As a historic home and cultural resource in Des Moines we rely on the support of our community to preserve, restore and operate all that the house offers. Please visit www.salisburyhouse.org and donate to show your support.
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🎄Love touring historic homes?
🎄Need some holiday inspiration?
🎄Looking for something festive to do this weekend?
Join us for this year’s Holly & Ivy home tour Dec. 6&7. Tour the historic Salisbury House and Gardens plus two other private estates.
Purchase your tickets here: https://salisburyhouse.org/event.php?event_id=785_0
Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Salisbury House! We will be closed today to celebrate the holiday, but will resume our normal hours from 10am to 5pm tomorrow, November 29th. Our guided tours tomorrow will run at 10:30am, 1:30pm and 3:15pm.
We will close at 4 pm today for a private event. All guided tours will run today, with the last tour beginning at 3:15pm.
This week we are featuring the "Flowers in Glass Vase" painting by Eugene Speicher. This painting was created in 1915. Speicher was an American artist who was born in Buffalo, New York. He attended the Art Students League and New York School of Art. This painting is on view in the Salisbury House Dining Room and can be seen on both the self-guided and guided tours. Visit our website for more information on guided tours and museum hours.
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This holiday season, please consider supporting the Salisbury House. As a historical treasure in Des Moines we rely on your support to continue providing cultural resources and events to the community. Contributions of any size are appreciated. To donate, visit www.salisburyhouse.org.
We will be closed today at 4pm for a private event. All guided tours will still be available at 10:30am, 1:30pm and 3:15pm.
Salisbury House will closed this afternoon for a private event. We will open for normal hours tomorrow, November 17th with guided tours at 1:30pm and 3:15pm.
We have recently had a lot of new guests visit us and admire the amazing artwork throughout the house. We would like to begin featuring different pieces each week with a little background information for anyone interested in learning more. This week we are featuring Orlando Greenwood’s Portrait of a Girl. This piece was painted in 1925 by Orlando Greenwood (1892-1989). Greenwood was born in Lancashire and studied art at Goldsmiths’ College of Art in London. His first exhibition was held at Spinks, London in 1925 and was where Carl and Edith purchased this piece for £30. This painting can be viewed on both the guided and self-guided tour at Salisbury House.
Guided tours run at 10:30am, 1:30pm and 3:15pm Tuesday through Saturday and at 1:30pm and 3:15pm on Sundays.
We do not have a morning tour today, but our afternoon tours will be led by David Ross. Tours are at 1:30pm and 3:15pm. David shares many unique stories and great detail on the history of the Salisbury House.
A fantastic HomeDitty show last night with Moors & McCumber performing. Thank you HomeDitty for bringing another great concert to Salisbury House!
James Moors & Kort McCumber playing #HomeDitty show at Salisbury House and Gardens. Sold out! #castleconcert #houseconcert #houseconcerts #homedittynation Moors & McCumber
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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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
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
"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.
"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:
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
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!
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