Brown Bag Lunch/ Local Lore Adult Lecture Series
Ellwood House 420 Linden Place, DeKalb, ILPresented in partnership with the DeKalb County History Center Once a month, a knowledgeable speaker will present an hour-long program about history relevant to DeKalb County. All programs are free of charge and open to the public. Brown Bag Lunch/Local Lore is sponsored by the Mary E. Stevens Concert and Lecture Fund.
Memorial Day Celebration at Ellwood House
Ellwood House 420 Linden Place, DeKalb, ILHead to the grounds of the Ellwood House Museum on Memorial Day to celebrate, remember, and reflect upon our country and the heroes that made us great. The first floor of the Mansion will be open free of charge following the Memorial Day Parade and Service. Parade: 9:00 am, Downtown DeKalb • Service: 9:30 am, […]
Evening at Ellcourt
Ellwood House 420 Linden Place, DeKalb, ILEnjoy crafted cocktails and delicious appetizers provided by Fatty's Pub and Grille. Musicians will perform throughout the evening in the Music Room. Ellwood House Museum Docents and Staff will be on hand to interpret historic spaces in and around the historic Ellcourt home.
Brown Bag Lunch/ Local Lore Adult Lecture Series
Ellwood House 420 Linden Place, DeKalb, ILPresented in partnership with the DeKalb County History Center Once a month, a knowledgeable speaker will present an hour-long program about history relevant to DeKalb County. All programs are free of charge and open to the public. Brown Bag Lunch/Local Lore is sponsored by the Mary E. Stevens Concert and Lecture Fund.
Free Lecture: “Listen to Your Heirlooms”
Ellwood House 420 Linden Place, DeKalb, ILOn Thursday February 2 at noon, Carolyn Law will present “Listen to Your Heirlooms: Your Family’s Treasured Objects Have More to Say Than Meets the Eye.” This presentation, hosted at the Ellwood House Museum, will introduce some basic principles and techniques of material culture research in the context of family heirlooms. Law will discuss strategies […]
African American Oral History Project
Ellwood House 420 Linden Place, DeKalb, ILNovember’s Brown Bag/Local Lore program heads back to the Ellwood House Museum. Dr. Stanley Arnold and Drew VandeCreek will discuss the African American Oral History project. This talk, sponsored by the DeKalb County History Center and Ellwood House Museum, will be on Thursday, November 3 at 12:00. The Northern Illinois University African American Oral History […]
Wine on the Terrace
Ellwood House 420 Linden Place, DeKalb, ILThe Ellwood House terraces and gardens offer a picturesque setting for an evening of fine wine, craft beer, unique appetizers, desserts, and live music. The wines and craft beer will be selected by Hy-Vee Wine and Spirits, with Hy-Vee Catering providing tasty appetizers and desserts. This major fundraiser has become an eagerly anticipated community event. […]
Music at the Mansion
Ellwood House 420 Linden Place, DeKalb, ILGrab your friends and family, bring your blankets and chairs, and don't forget your dancing shoes for some amazing music set against the backdrop of the Ellwood Mansion. The pre-show begins at 6:30 pm and the headline show starts at 7 pm! See the calendar for artists!
Music at the Mansion
Ellwood House 420 Linden Place, DeKalb, ILGrab your friends and family, bring your blankets and chairs, and don't forget your dancing shoes for some amazing music set against the backdrop of the Ellwood Mansion. The pre-show begins at 6:30 pm and the headline show starts at 7 pm! See the calendar for artists!
Music at the Mansion
Ellwood House 420 Linden Place, DeKalb, ILGrab your friends and family, bring your blankets and chairs, and don't forget your dancing shoes for some amazing music set against the backdrop of the Ellwood Mansion. The pre-show begins at 6:30 pm and the headline show starts at 7 pm! See the calendar for artists!
Music at the Mansion
Ellwood House 420 Linden Place, DeKalb, ILGrab your friends and family, bring your blankets and chairs, and don't forget your dancing shoes for some amazing music set against the backdrop of the Ellwood Mansion. The pre-show begins at 6:30 pm and the headline show starts at 7 pm! See the calendar for artists!
Music at the Mansion
Ellwood House 420 Linden Place, DeKalb, ILGrab your friends and family, bring your blankets and chairs, and don't forget your dancing shoes for some amazing music set against the backdrop of the Ellwood Mansion. The pre-show begins at 6:30 pm and the headline show starts at 7 pm! See the calendar for artists!
Music at the Mansion
Ellwood House 420 Linden Place, DeKalb, ILGrab your friends and family, bring your blankets and chairs, and don't forget your dancing shoes for some amazing music set against the backdrop of the Ellwood Mansion. The pre-show begins at 6:30 pm and the headline show starts at 7 pm! See the calendar for artists!
Arts in Action Exhibit Grand Opening
Ellwood House 420 Linden Place, DeKalb, IL“Arts in Action” is a project developed to explore the history of Black and Latino history in DeKalb County through historical research and collaboration with contemporary artists. Nine visual artists and five poets were selected for the initial project. While an online exhibit was launched in March 2021, an in-person exhibit is scheduled for May […]
Brown Bag / Local Lore- Arts in Action Exhibit
Ellwood House 420 Linden Place, DeKalb, ILArts in Action is a project developed by the DeKalb County History Center and Ellwood House Museum to investigate the history of race relations in DeKalb County through historical research and collaboration with contemporary artists. Nine visual artists and five poets were selected for the initial project. Their work will be presented through the themes […]
Holiday Traditions at the Ellwood House Museum
Ellwood House 420 Linden Place, DeKalb, ILKick off your holiday season with a tour of the elegantly decorated Ellwood House in DeKalb. View the historic home of barbed wire baron Isaac Ellwood in a new light, and enjoy festive decorations on two levels of the 1879 mansion. Visitors must purchase tickets in advance, and are required to wear masks and practice […]
Wine on the Terrace
Ellwood House 420 Linden Place, DeKalb, ILOn Saturday, September 18 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM, the Ellwood House Museum will host its annual fall fundraiser, Wine on the Terrace. This outdoor event is generously sponsored by Resource Bank. The Ellwood House terraces and gardens offer a picturesque setting for an evening of fine wine, unique appetizers, desserts, and live music. […]
Picnic in the Park: Victorian Tea Party
Ellwood House 420 Linden Place, DeKalb, ILYouth programs are back at the Ellwood House Museum! Join us one Sunday each month for a "Picnic in the Park" — June 27: Victorian Tea Party July 25: Birds of a Feather August 29: Architecture Adventure September 19: History Detectives — Bring a lawn chair or blanket, a picnic lunch, and some friends to […]
Music at the Mansion
Ellwood House 420 Linden Place, DeKalb, ILThroughout the summer, Music at the Mansion will present six different concerts that are free to the public located on the front lawn of the beautiful and historic Ellwood Mansion in downtown DeKalb, IL.
Music at the Mansion
Ellwood House 420 Linden Place, DeKalb, ILThroughout the summer, Music at the Mansion will present six different concerts that are free to the public located on the front lawn of the beautiful and historic Ellwood Mansion in downtown DeKalb, IL.
Picnic in the Park: Victorian Tea Party
Ellwood House 420 Linden Place, DeKalb, ILYouth programs are back at the Ellwood House Museum! Join us one Sunday each month for a "Picnic in the Park" — June 27: Victorian Tea Party July 25: Birds of a Feather August 29: Architecture Adventure September 19: History Detectives — Bring a lawn chair or blanket, a picnic lunch, and some friends to […]
Music at the Mansion
Ellwood House 420 Linden Place, DeKalb, ILThroughout the summer, Music at the Mansion will present six different concerts that are free to the public located on the front lawn of the beautiful and historic Ellwood Mansion in downtown DeKalb, IL.
Music at the Mansion
Ellwood House 420 Linden Place, DeKalb, ILThroughout the summer, Music at the Mansion will present six different concerts that are free to the public located on the front lawn of the beautiful and historic Ellwood Mansion in downtown DeKalb, IL.
Music at the Mansion
Ellwood House 420 Linden Place, DeKalb, ILThroughout the summer, Music at the Mansion will present six different concerts that are free to the public located on the front lawn of the beautiful and historic Ellwood Mansion in downtown DeKalb, IL.
Picnic in the Park: Victorian Tea Party
Ellwood House 420 Linden Place, DeKalb, ILYouth programs are back at the Ellwood House Museum! Join us one Sunday each month for a "Picnic in the Park" — June 27: Victorian Tea Party July 25: Birds of a Feather August 29: Architecture Adventure September 19: History Detectives — Bring a lawn chair or blanket, a picnic lunch, and some friends to […]
Music at the Mansion
Ellwood House 420 Linden Place, DeKalb, ILThroughout the summer, Music at the Mansion will present six different concerts that are free to the public located on the front lawn of the beautiful and historic Ellwood Mansion in downtown DeKalb, IL.
