Visit Christmas Past at Hillforest

Friday, November 15, 2024 at 11:02 AM

By Hillforest Victorian House Museum, news release

The museum was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1992.

(Aurora, Ind.) - Every holiday season Hillforest Victorian House Museum takes on the nostalgic feeling of Christmas past as the 1855 home is adorned in traditional holiday greenery and decor. 

Hillforest was home to industrialist and financier Thomas Gaff and his family from 1855 to 1926 and is a prime example of Italianate architecture.  The museum was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1992 and has been open as a house museum serving the touring public since 1956. Located at 213 Fifth Street, Aurora, Indiana, Hillforest offers visitors a glimpse of the lifestyle of a wealthy family living in the Victoria era. 

Guided tours featuring the Victorian Christmas exhibit are currently available.

Touring hours are Tuesday-Friday, 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. (last tour at 2:15 p.m.), and Saturday and Sunday, 1:00-5:00 p.m. (last tour at 4:15 p.m.)  Hillforest will hold its Annual Holiday Gift to the Community Sunday, December 8 from 1:00-4:00 p.m.  This day sponsored by the City of Aurora is free to the public.  Featured are costumed docents, live entertainment, and light refreshments.  Hillforest will be closed Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.   

Don’t let another year slip by without experiencing a true Christmas past at Hillforest Victorian House Museum. Visit www.hillforest for more information regarding memberships, donations, and upcoming events.  

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