Tours

Stowaway with the Ewings: Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of their World Tour
1924-1925

The value of travel as a means for individuals to open their minds to other cultures and learn the contribution of citizens from around the globe was impressed upon Hazle Buck Ewing in 1924. It was then that she embarked on an international trek around the world with her husband, Davis, and their oldest son, Ralph. Their 14-month journey covered 22 countries and provided life-changing experiences that convinced Hazle individuals of all nationalities desire to live a life of peace and security. In her writings about the adventure, Hazle noted that “if every world citizen could take the same of trip we had taken, there would be no more war.”

Proceeds go towards the restoration of Ewing Manor. The exhibit was partially underwritten by Wisecracker Design & Wisecracker Studio. 

Tour Dates 2024:

November 21, 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
December 5,   4:00 - 6:00 p.m.

Tour Dates 2025

January 11, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
January 23, 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Febryary 1, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
February 13, 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
February 22, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.

Watch for additional tour dates beginning in March

• $5.00 fee, no reservations required
• Ability to climb stairs required
• Parking across the street at St. John's Lutheran Church
• Group tours may be arranged in advance by contacting the Ewing staff at (309) 438-6333 or ewing@IllinoisState.edu.

Ewing Manor Tours

We offer reserved group tours and public tours:

• Group tours of the Manor may be arranged in advance by contacting the Ewing staff at (309) 438-6333 or ewing@IllinoisState.edu. A $5.00 fee per person is charged for scheduled tours. A minimum of 8 is required to schedule a group tour.
• Public tours of the Manor are available every Monday, June through September from 4-6 p.m. the last tour leaves at 5:15 p.m., with the exception of certain holidays and events. There is no charge for public tours but donations are encouraged.
  • A  new tour starts approximately every 15 minutes
  • Reservations are not required
  • No tours on July 1st and Labor Day

Tours are guided by docents and last around 45 minutes. You will need to rely on stairs to access all three levels of the manor. Please call (309) 438-6333 for information on accessibility.

Genevieve Green Gardens Tour

The gardens are open to the public daily weather permitting. To schedule a group tour call (309) 438-6333 or ewing@IllinoisState.edu. A $5.00 per person is charged for scheduled tours.