December 1, 2009
Time: Tour 6:30 p.m.; class 7:30 p.m.
Fee: $12; $10 MHS members.
Reservations: recommended,
call 651-297-2555


The holiday season is often a period of high activity and accompanying stress and anxiety, which was just as true a century ago as it is today. A ...... more
December 5, 2009
Time: 1 to 3:30, groups begin every 30 minutes
Fee: $10 adults, $8 seniors and students, $6 children ages 6-17; $2 discount for MHS members.
Reservations: recommended,
call 651-297-2555


The bustle and excitement of a Gilded Age Christmas is brought to life as costumed actors portray servants of the James J. Hill House preparing for ...... more
December 6, 2009
Time: 1 to 3:30, groups begin every 30 minutes
Fee: $10 adults, $8 seniors and students, $6 children ages 6-17; $2 discount for MHS members.
Reservations: recommended,
call 651-297-2555


The bustle and excitement of a Gilded Age Christmas is brought to life as costumed actors portray servants of the James J. Hill House preparing for ...... more
December 8, 2009
Time: 7 p.m.
Fee: Tours: $8 adults, $6 seniors and college students, $5 children ages 6-17; free for children age 5 and under and MHS members.
Reservations: recommended,
call 651-297-2555

Historian James Neagbour presents his popular illustrated talk on the history of Christmas celebrations in the Twin Cities from 1850 to 1940. The ...... more
December 12, 2009
Time: 1 to 3:30, groups begin every 30 minutes
Fee: $10 adults, $8 seniors and students, $6 children ages 6-17; $2 discount for MHS members.
Reservations: recommended,
call 651-297-2555


The bustle and excitement of a Gilded Age Christmas is brought to life as costumed actors portray servants of the James J. Hill House preparing for ...... more
December 13, 2009
Time: 1 to 3:30, groups begin every 30 minutes
Fee: $10 adults, $8 seniors and students, $6 children ages 6-17; $2 discount for MHS members.
Reservations: recommended,
call 651-297-2555


The bustle and excitement of a Gilded Age Christmas is brought to life as costumed actors portray servants of the James J. Hill House preparing for ...... more
December 19, 2009
Time: 1 to 3:30, groups begin every 30 minutes
Fee: $10 adults, $8 seniors and students, $6 children ages 6-17; $2 discount for MHS members.
Reservations: recommended,
call 651-297-2555


The bustle and excitement of a Gilded Age Christmas is brought to life as costumed actors portray servants of the James J. Hill House preparing for ...... more
December 20, 2009
Time: 1 to 3:30, groups begin every 30 minutes
Fee: $10 adults, $8 seniors and students, $6 children ages 6-17; $2 discount for MHS members.
Reservations: recommended,
call 651-297-2555


The bustle and excitement of a Gilded Age Christmas is brought to life as costumed actors portray servants of the James J. Hill House preparing for ...... more
December 20, 2009
Time: 6 p.m.
Fee: $10 adult, $8 seniors and college students, $6 children age 17 and under; $2 discount for MHS members.
Reservations: recommended,
call 651-297-2555

Costumed actors Craig Johnson and Kirby Bennett bring 19th-century Christmas traditions to life with warmth and humor in this readers theatre ...... more
December 26, 2009
Time: 1 to 3:30, groups begin every 30 minutes
Fee: $10 adults, $8 seniors and students, $6 children ages 6-17; $2 discount for MHS members.
Reservations: recommended,
call 651-297-2555


The bustle and excitement of a Gilded Age Christmas is brought to life as costumed actors portray servants of the James J. Hill House preparing for ...... more
December 27, 2009
Time: 1 to 3:30, groups begin every 30 minutes
Fee: $10 adults, $8 seniors and students, $6 children ages 6-17; $2 discount for MHS members.
Reservations: recommended,
call 651-297-2555


The bustle and excitement of a Gilded Age Christmas is brought to life as costumed actors portray servants of the James J. Hill House preparing for ...... more
December 27, 2009
Time: 6 p.m.
Fee: $10 adult, $8 seniors and college students, $6 children age 17 and under; $2 discount for MHS members.
Reservations: recommended,
call 651-297-2555

Costumed actors Craig Johnson and Kirby Bennett bring 19th-century Christmas traditions to life with warmth and humor in this readers theatre ...... more
December 29, 2009
Time: 10 a.m.
Fee: $5, $3 for MHS members
Reservations: recommended,
call 651-297-2555


Take a special tour of the James J. Hill House designed for younger visitors while enjoying popular turn-of-the-century children's stories. Listen ...... more
December 29, 2009
Time: 1 p.m.
Fee: $6, $4 for MHS members. Library passes not accepted for this event.
Reservations: recommended,
call 651-297-2555

Young artists and their families are invited to explore art in the Hill House, focusing on the many creatures found throughout the home, including ...... more
January 17, 2010 Exhibit Closing
Hours: Wednesday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; Sunday 1 to 3:30 p.m. Closed major holidays.
Art gallery hours: Monday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Sunday 1 to 4 p.m.
Fee: Tours: $8 adults, $6 seniors and college students, $5 children ages 6-17; free for children age 5 and under and MHS members.

Hazel Thorson Stoick Stoeckeler has enjoyed a long and exciting career as an artist, professor at the University of Minnesota and world traveler. ...... more
January 22, 2010
Time: Tours leave at 6:30, 7 and 7:30 p.m.
Fee: $10 adults, $8 seniors and college students, $6 children ages 6-17; $2 discount for MHS members. $1 off with 2009 St. Paul Winter Carnival button. MELSA passes not accepted for this special program.
Reservations: recommended,
call 651-297-2555

Experience the elegance of the Hill House during these special evening tours focusing on winter entertainments. Guides in period clothing will ...... more
January 23, 2010
Time: 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturdays; 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Sundays
Fee: $8 adults, $6 seniors and college students, $5 children ages 6-17, free for MHS members. $1 discount with a Winter Carnival button.
Reservations: recommended,
call 651-297-2555

Celebrate Minnesota's outdoor and indoor activities during St. Paul's Winter Carnival at the turn of the 20th century. See a display of Winter ...... more
January 23, 2010
Time: Tours leave at 6:30, 7 and 7:30 p.m.
Fee: $10 adults, $8 seniors and college students, $6 children ages 6-17; $2 discount for MHS members. $1 off with 2009 St. Paul Winter Carnival button. MELSA passes not accepted for this special program.
Reservations: recommended,
call 651-297-2555

Experience the elegance of the Hill House during these special evening tours focusing on winter entertainments. Guides in period clothing will ...... more
January 24, 2010
Time: 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturdays; 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Sundays
Fee: $8 adults, $6 seniors and college students, $5 children ages 6-17, free for MHS members. $1 discount with a Winter Carnival button.
Reservations: recommended,
call 651-297-2555

Celebrate Minnesota's outdoor and indoor activities during St. Paul's Winter Carnival at the turn of the 20th century. See a display of Winter ...... more
January 29, 2010
Time: Tours leave at 6:30, 7 and 7:30 p.m.
Fee: $10 adults, $8 seniors and college students, $6 children ages 6-17; $2 discount for MHS members. $1 off with 2009 St. Paul Winter Carnival button. MELSA passes not accepted for this special program.
Reservations: recommended,
call 651-297-2555

Experience the elegance of the Hill House during these special evening tours focusing on winter entertainments. Guides in period clothing will ...... more
January 30, 2010
Time: 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturdays; 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Sundays
Fee: $8 adults, $6 seniors and college students, $5 children ages 6-17, free for MHS members. $1 discount with a Winter Carnival button.
Reservations: recommended,
call 651-297-2555

Celebrate Minnesota's outdoor and indoor activities during St. Paul's Winter Carnival at the turn of the 20th century. See a display of Winter ...... more
January 30, 2010
Time: Tours leave at 6:30, 7 and 7:30 p.m.
Fee: $10 adults, $8 seniors and college students, $6 children ages 6-17; $2 discount for MHS members. $1 off with 2009 St. Paul Winter Carnival button. MELSA passes not accepted for this special program.
Reservations: recommended,
call 651-297-2555

Experience the elegance of the Hill House during these special evening tours focusing on winter entertainments. Guides in period clothing will ...... more
January 31, 2010
Time: 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturdays; 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Sundays
Fee: $8 adults, $6 seniors and college students, $5 children ages 6-17, free for MHS members. $1 discount with a Winter Carnival button.
Reservations: recommended,
call 651-297-2555

Celebrate Minnesota's outdoor and indoor activities during St. Paul's Winter Carnival at the turn of the 20th century. See a display of Winter ...... more
February 1, 2010
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Fee: $17; $15 for MHS members or Schubert Club subscribers. Three concert series: $50, $45.


The Hill House Chamber Players begin their 24th season with concerts performed in the restored art gallery of the James J. Hill House. Complimentary ...... more
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February 8, 2010
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Fee: $17; $15 for MHS members or Schubert Club subscribers. Three concert series: $50, $45.


The Hill House Chamber Players begin their 24th season with concerts performed in the restored art gallery of the James J. Hill House. Complimentary ...... more
See more events in this series
February 12, 2010
Time: 6:30 p.m. tour; 7:30 relaxation class
Fee: $12; $10 MHS members. MELSA passes not accepted for this special event.
Reservations: recommended,
call 651-297-2555

Romance and relaxation are the topics of a special evening tour and meditation class. During the tour, learn about the long marriage of James J. and ...... more
February 14, 2010
Time: 6 p.m.
Fee: $10 adults; $2 discount for MHS members. MELSA passes not accepted for this special event.
Reservations: recommended,
call 651-297-2555


Celebrate Valentine's Day with classic poems of the 19th-century in the elegant drawing room of the Hill House. Costumed actors Craig Johnson, Laura ...... more
February 16, 2010
Time: 10 a.m.
Fee: $5; $2 discount for MHS members. MELSA passes not accepted for this special event.
Reservations: recommended,
call 651-297-2555

Young visitors are invited to bring their teddy bears to the Hill House in celebration of Presidents’ Day and the beloved toy named in honor of ...... more
May 3, 2010
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Fee: $17; $15 for MHS members or Schubert Club subscribers. Three concert series: $50, $45.


The Hill House Chamber Players begin their 24th season with concerts performed in the restored art gallery of the James J. Hill House. Complimentary ...... more
See more events in this series
May 10, 2010
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Fee: $17; $15 for MHS members or Schubert Club subscribers. Three concert series: $50, $45.


The Hill House Chamber Players begin their 24th season with concerts performed in the restored art gallery of the James J. Hill House. Complimentary ...... more
See more events in this series