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Brucemore decorated for the holidays. |
One of only 29 National Trust Historic Sites in the nation, Brucemore holds an important piece of America’s agricultural story. Located in the heart of Cedar Rapids, the Queen Anne style mansion has been the home of three prominent families since its construction in 1884. Of the families to inhabit Brucemore, two were instrumental in the agri-industrial revolution that drew hundreds of immigrants to the region.
The estate's first resident, Caroline Sinclair, built the
mansion following the death of her husband T.M., who was the owner the
largest meatpacking plant in the state. In 1906, Caroline negotiated a
house trade with George Bruce Douglas, a co-founder of the Quaker Oats
Company. The Douglases renamed the estate Brucemore. Listed on the
National Register in 1976, the estate was donated to the National Trust
in 1981 by its last owner, Margaret Hall.
Today the estate
serves as a historic site and community cultural center, hosting an
array of cultural, philanthropic and educational activities. Among
these events is “A Douglas Family Christmas.” During the first three
weeks of December, the estate comes to life on Wednesday and Thursday
evenings from 5 to 8 p.m. as live interpreters offer a special holiday
tour.
Located in the 1911 carriage house, the
Visitor Center introduces visitors to the estate through two exhibits,
including the "Families of Brucemore" exhibition and one changing
exhibit that showcases other aspects of the estate. This is also the
location of the Brucemore Museum Store and Cutting Gardens. From the
mansion to the formal garden and the many treasures in between, a visit
to Brucemore reveals intriguing stories from the past.
The
Visitor Center is open year round, Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m.
to 5 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. Mansion tours are given
Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Sunday from noon to
3 p.m. For more information call 319-362-7375 or visit
www.brucemore.org.
Latest Events:
Feb 04: Barneløpet Children’s Ski/Walk
Feb 06: RACE: Are We So Different?
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