2013 Events - January to April

EXHIBITIONS Treasures from the Vault January to March Celebrate the newest chapter in the history of Eldon House by viewing artifacts recently returned to Eldon House from the storage vault at Museum London. Admission by donation.

SPECIAL TOURS Sunday Afternoon Tours January 20, February 17 and March 10, 1:00, 2:00, 3:00 p.m. Enjoy a 50-minute guided tour of Eldon House with a costumed historical interpreter who will provide an in-depth history of the house and the Harris family who lived there. Admission by donation.

EVENTS New Year’s Levee Tuesday, January 1, 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Celebrate the New Year with a visit to Eldon House and enjoy musical entertainment in the elegant drawing room. At 2:00 p.m. exchange greetings and gather with friends for hot cider and treats in the Interpretive Centre. Free event.

Community Round Table Sunday, January 27, 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. The newly-appointed Eldon House Board of Directors invites community members to share their vision for the future of Eldon House. Free event.

Drawing classes at Eldon 4 Saturdays, February 2 to 23 Join Professor Paul Dreossi to discover the artistic details of Eldon House. Predominantly using the medium of pencil, this class will explore different perspectives of architectural space and still life subjects forum within the historic interior and furnishings of Eldon House. Ages 15+, familiarity with drawing an asset. Cost: $100. Call to register.

Sweets for my Sweet Sunday, February 10, 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. What could be more romantic than presenting your Valentine with your own hand-made chocolate bonbons? Join Fanshawe College Culinary Professor Roland Hofner to create mouth-watering temptations that will make your Valentine melt. Cost: $35.00 per person. Call to register.

March Break Program March 11 – 15 Children learn about local history through play, games and crafting. Please call for registration and cost.

Children’s Easter Party Sunday, March 24, 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Children prepare for the Easter Bunny’s arrival by playing games, making crafts and treats. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Groups of 12 or more please call to register. Cost: $3.00 per person.

P.A. Day Programs April 19 and June 7 Different themes each day. Full-day program. Please call for registration and cost.

ELDON HOUSE 481 Ridout Street N., London, 519-661-5169 www.eldonhouse.ca