Park District of Oak Park

78 www.pdop.org Pleasant Home An Historic Property of the Park District of Oak Park, operated by the Pleasant Home Foundation 217 Home Avenue in Oak Park Ph: (708) 383-2654 www.pleasanthome.org Visit Us Pleasant Home is open to the public for weekly tours, seasonal cultural performances and community events. Visit us online at www.pleasanthome.org and view our calendar for event information. About Pleasant Home Pleasant Home is a National Historic Landmark building designed in 1897 by noted Prairie School architect George W. Maher for investment banker and philanthropist John W. Farson. Pleasant Home is one of the earliest and most distinguished examples of Prairie architecture in the country and has one of the best-preserved interiors of that design era. Visitors experience extraordinary art glass, custom furniture, intricately carved woodwork, and unique design details in this architectural treasure through guided tours. e Pleasant Home Foundation, a non-profit organization established in 1990, is dedicated to restoring, preserving, and operating this 30-room landmark as a historic house museum. Tours Tours are offered year-round to individuals and groups, including school groups. Our tour program is the perfect hands-on learning experience to complement a curriculum encompassing history, arts, or architecture. Pleasant Home can also provide breakfast, lunch, tea or dinner for group tours. Wheelchair li available. Please visit pleasanthome.org/visit for tour times and fees. For group tours and rate information, contact Alice Kloska, akloska@pleasanthome.org. Arts programming at Pleasant Home is partially supported by grant funding from the Oak Park Area Arts Council, the Illinois Arts Council, and The MacArthur Funds for Arts & Culture at The Richard H. Driehaus Foundation. Monkey Organ Rally Sunday, May 6, 1:00-5:00P Join Pleasant Home Foundation and the Lake Michigan Chapter Musical Box Society International for an aernoon of family fun! Historic Pleasant Home and Mills Park are the perfect settings for an interactive display of vintage Music Boxes, Monkey Organs, Automata and more. Open to the public! "Preservation in Person" Lecture ursday, May 24, 7:00P Co-owner of Drehobl Art Glass Co., Rick Purro, will discuss the extensive restoration of Pleasant Home's front entryway windows (currently being restored). Co-hosted in partnership with the Oak Park Public Library, located at the Main Library, Veterans Room. Open to the public. June Revel Fundraiser Saturday, June 23, 7:00-10:00P You are cordially invited to join us for our 5th Annual Gala Fundraiser. Guests will be delighted with the speakeasy theme, with lots of surprises in store throughout the evening. Proceeds from the gala will benefit the operations and restoration efforts of Pleasant Home Foundation. Tickets are $100 / $90 for PHF members. Walk & Talk with George W. Maher Monday, May 20, 2:00P in Blue Island, IL As part of a continuing series of tours investigating the work of Prairie School architect George W. Maher, Pleasant Home Foundation of Oak Park travels to Blue Island, Illinois, to explore the historic Sanders School, built by Maher in 1900. Guests will enjoy a brief lecture prior to a private walking tour. All-inclusive ticket includes a cocktail reception at the Blue Island historical society. Tickets are $20 general, $30 exclusive at pleasanthome.org Silent Movies on the Porch Fridays in August Porch opens at 7:30 / Movies at 8:15pm Enjoy classic silent films with live piano accompaniment on the front porch of Historic Pleasant Home. Movie selections span from the late 1890's to the 1930s and include works by Georges Mèliés, Charlie Chaplin, Buster Keaton, Harold Lloyd, and other comedy greats. Rain or shine! $10 suggested donation Ice Cream Social Sunday, August 5, 1:00-4:00P In partnership with the Pleasant District Association and Brown Cow Ice Cream Parlour, Pleasant Home Foundation presents their 5th annual Old-Fashioned Ice Cream Social! Children and kids-at-heart are entertained by turn of the century games, professional juggler, a blue grass band and, of course, ice cream! Open to public. Tour & Tea - By appointment Pleasant Home Foundation and Serenitea Café present "Tour & Tea" for small groups of two to six guests including an hour long guided tour of Pleasant Home and a relaxing formal tea in our airy Summer Dining Porch. Complete with a personalized tea pot, finger sandwiches and small desserts. By appointment, $40 per person, reservations required at least 3 days in advance. More details at pleasanthome.org/visit or contact Alice at akloska@ pleasanthome.org. Rent Pleasant Home Your Event! Historic Pleasant Home is a beautiful and unique venue for intimate gatherings. Whether an elegant evening cocktail party, a corporate board retreat, or a wedding ceremony, Pleasant Home is the perfect setting for your special event. Various rental packages are available to suit your needs. For more details visit pleasanthome.org or contact Alice Kloska at rentals@pleasanthome.org.

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