RESERVATIONS (or questions): Call 330.972.6909
EMAIL: howerhouse@uakron.edu
Free Parking onsite or at nearby University of Akron lots
20% Discount Off Regularly Priced Items in the Cellar Door Store (CDS)
(from 7/19-8/05/17 with Pulse ad)
Get the 7/19-8/05/17 edition of Pulse (in the Akron Beacon Journal) and bring in the ad shown below for this discount!
Exquisite Victorian & other unique items at a great price.
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FREE Tours in JULY for Active Military and Veterans!
…and Half-Price for Military and Veteran Households
The above offer is in gratitude for the service and dedication of those who serve (or have served) and their families. Valid military/veteran ID is required for this special offer. It is available for Regular Tour Times during the month of July. Regular Tour Times are Wednesday-Saturday, 12:00-3:00pm. Our unique Cellar Door Store is normally open during these times as well!______________________________________________________________________
June 28 – September 23, 2017
Enchanted Threads: Hower Laces & Embroideries (Summer Exhibit)
Various forms of needle arts were elevated to an art form during the Victorian era and 
promoted as a socially and morally acceptable pastime for women, for both the working and the wealthy class. Exquisite selections from the Hower House Collection will be on display for the summer, along with related programs throughout the exhibit
Available during regular tour times (Wednesday – Saturday, noon until 3:00 pm) and special events during those dates.
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Gallery Talk Series
For our current Summer Exhibit Enchanted Threads: Hower Laces & Embroideries, we are offering a series of gallery talks and demonstrations of various techniques. These talks are open to the public (details below). Limited seating, so advanced reservations are required.
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Saturday, July 22, 2017
Gallery Talk: History of Irish Crochet 10:30-11:45am
Immediately followed by Irish crochet demo, continuing until 2:30pm.
COST: $5 per person (members are free with current membership card). Limited seating, advanced reservations required.
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Saturday, August 12, 2017
Gallery Talk: White Work Embroidery 10:30-11:45am
Immediately followed by white work embroidery demo, continuing until 2:30pm.
COST: $5 per person (members are free with current membership card). Limited seating, advanced reservations required.
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Saturday, August 26, 2017
Gallery Talk: History of Lacework* 10:30-11:45am
Immediately followed by lacework demo, continuing until 2:30pm.
COST: $5 per person (members are free with current membership card). Limited seating, advanced reservations required.
*repeat of a presentation originally given on July 9, 2017 [Please note: this session replaces the Hower House History 101 session for this month.]
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Saturday, September 9, 2017
Gallery Talk: History of Irish Crochet* 10:30-11:45am
Immediately followed by Irish crochet demo, continuing until 2:30pm.
COST: $5 per person (members are free with current membership card). Limited seating, advanced reservations required.
*repeat of a presentation originally given on July 22, 2017
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Saturday, September 23, 2017
Gallery Talk: White Work Embroidery* 10:30-11:45am
Immediately followed by white work demo, continuing until 2:30pm.
COST: $5 per person (members are free with current membership card). Limited seating, advanced reservations required.
*repeat of a presentation originally given on August 12, 2017
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Sunday, October 8, 2017
Land of Oz Tea & Program (2:00-4:00pm)
Join us for a fun and historical program about the adventures of L. Frank Baum, creator of The Wizard of Oz! Enjoy wonderful tea, sweets, and savories, a walk-through tour of Hower House Museum and shopping in the incredible Cellar Door Store.
Limited seating and Prepaid Reservations: $32 adults; $22 children ages 8-12.
Prepaid Reservation Deadline: October 3, 2017.
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Wednesday, November 4, 2017
Hower House History 101: Behind the Scenes (Life of Blanche Bruot Hower)
(10:00-11:45am)
History is fun and essential! We share some ‘inside’ information on the Hower family and their collections. So if you’re interested in learning in a fun and interactive way, plan to attend.
FREE and Open to the Public; advanced reservations are recommended as seating is limited. Call the office by November 1 to confirm your spot!
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November 8-December 29, 2017
Hower House Holiday Season: Victorian Elegance
Self-Guided Tour Times: Wednesday-Saturday, Noon-3:00pm. Holiday Sundays, 1:00-3:30pm
Live musical entertainment on selected days. Admission charged.
Children 12 and under free with adult admission; children must be accompanied by an adult.
**Scheduled Holiday Season Closings: 11/23 (Thanksgiving); 12/24, 12/25, 12/26; 12/30**
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Please Note: Here is a tentative schedule of future teas:
- March 11 or 17, 2018 St. Patrick’s Day Tea & Oscar Wilde Presentation
- Saturday, May 12, 2018 Mother’s Day Tea – Fairy Tea, Meaning of Flowers
- Saturday, July 14, 2018 Naughty Tea (Naughty Secrets) – the Racier Side of Victorian Life
- Sunday, October 7, 2018 Secret Societies/Magical Tea
- Sunday, December 9, 2018 Holiday Tea – It’s a Wonderful Life!
These dates are tentative; details and confirmation will follow!
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