Visit Christmas Past At Hillforest

Tuesday, November 3, 2020 at 9:26 AM

By Hillforest Victorian House Museum, news release

Every holiday season Hillforest takes on the nostalgic feeling of Christmas past as the 1855 home is adorned in traditional holiday greenery and decor.

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(Aurora, Ind.) - Every holiday season Hillforest Victorian House Museum takes on the nostalgic feeling of Christmas past as the 1855 home is adorned in traditional holiday greenery and decor. 

Hillforest was home to industrialist and financier Thomas Gaff and his family from 1855 to 1926 and is a prime example of Italianate architecture. 

Designated a National Historic Landmark in 1992, Hillforest has been open as a house museum serving the touring public since 1956. Located at 213 Fifth Street, Aurora, Indiana, Hillforest offers visitors a glimpse of the lifestyle of a wealthy family living in the Victoria era. 

Guided tours featuring the Christmas decorations are available Tuesday – Sunday from 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.  November 20 - December 30.  The museum will be closed Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. 

Hillforest is offering Victorian Christmas Teas December 3, 5, & 8 at 1:00 p.m. 

The event includes a tour of the museum and a three-course tea served in the elegant Hillforest parlors.  Cost is $30 for Hillforest members and $35 for non-members. 

Reservations are required. 

Visit www.hillforest.org to reserve a tea date or call 812-926-0087. Hillforest is following all CDC guidelines. Face coverings are required. 

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