Tours

Take a tour of Ewing Cultural Center!

There is no fee for walking around the Gardens at Ewing, however, we highly encourage you to make a donation. There is a donation box under the archway between the manor and the garage along with a donation pole right inside the gardens at the pedestrian entrance. The Gardens are open daily weather permitting.

Opening Hazle's Closet: A Curated Glimpse into the Personal Style of Hazle Buck Ewing

For the first time visitors to Ewing Manor will be able to better understand what motivated Hazle by examining some of her clothing. Six outfits, including Hazle's 1907 wedding dress will be on display, as well as swimsuits and accessories. The collection reveals that she was far from a fashionista. Simple in design and pattern, Hazle's clothing was minimalist in construction, with many items handmade. Her wardrobe reinforced her desire for others to form their opinion of her for who she was and what she accomplished, not based on what she was wearing. This exhibit is more than clothes, it tells the story of one woman's life from recordings by her granddaughter and Hazle's own words.

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

Tour Dates 2023:

October 28 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
November 4 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
November 16 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
2024 tours will be posted at a later date

$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, May 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 Memorial Day, July 4th 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.