Monroe Seiberling's Mansion 3rd Grade Local History Education Program

Have you ever wondered how a museum functions, where artifacts originate from, or what is going on behind the scenes? Now is your chance to explore these questions and many more with the Monroe Seiberling's Mansion tour. You and your students will be immersed in the rich history of Howard County, as well as some national history that began right here in our community. This program is designed to teach students about good citizenship and the role of the Howard County Historical Society in our local community. The tour will include an interactive activity with questions and answers. Your students will view artifacts of Howard County's forefathers, learn about the history of the magnificent mansion that houses the artifact collection, and meet the Seiberling family who originally lived in the mansion. Finally, students will enjoy a behind-the-scenes tour of areas of the museum where artifacts are stored.
Chaperones: The teacher and one adult for every 10 students are required.
Program Cost: $2 per student. Teachers and chaperones tour free. Cost for each student includes the guide, a take-home pencil souvenir, and a buy-one-get-one free admission pass for a future visit to the museum. Available Tuesday through Friday 9 a.m.-2 p.m. September to December and February to April. Call (765) 452-4314 to reserve your field trip date and for more information.
Social Studies Standards: 3.1.2, 3.1.3, 3.1.4, 3.1.6, 3.2.5, 3.2.7, 3.3.9

Elliott House Luncheon & Seiberling Mansion Tour

Your guests will be greeted at the front door of the Elliott House promptly at noon by Mrs. Seiberling. Guests will enjoy their choice of one entree, salad, rice or potatoes, a vegetable, and dessert. Iced tea, lemonade, and coffee will be served. Your group will experience 1893 etiquette, humor and gossip. After lunch, enjoy a guided tour of the beautifully decorated Seiberling Mansion. This is a two-hour program, but the program can be modified to a one-hour lunch with a free pass to visit the Seiberling at a more convenient time. The cost is $25 per person. Gifts may be purchased from our gift shop and gift-wrapped for your guests.

Seiberling Mansion Tour & Dinner Party

(minimum 20, maximum 75 guests)

Mrs. Seiberling will greet your guests and give a tour of the beautifully decorated Seiberling Mansion. After the tour, guests will be escorted to the Elliott House for a wonderful dinner which includes a salad, your choice of two entrees, potatoes, two vegetables, rolls, and dessert. Iced tea, lemonade, and coffee will be served. The cost is $35 per person. Guests may provide their own champagne and wine for the occasion. Gifts may be purchased from our gift shop and gift-wrapped for your guests.

Dessert & Tour Program

(minimum 10, maximum 50 guests) Your guests will be greeted at the front door of the Elliott House promptly at noon by Mrs. Seiberling. Guests will enjoy dessert, and their choice of iced tea, lemonade, or coffee. Your group will experience 1893 etiquette, humor and gossip. After dessert, enjoy a guided tour of the beautifully decorated Seiberling Mansion. This is a two-hour program. The cost is $25 per person. Gifts may be purchased from our gift shop and gift-wrapped for your guests.

Attention Tour Planners

Attention tour planners, find yourself transported back in time as an honored guest of Monroe and Sarah Seiberling. Guests will be entertained and immersed in 1893 customs, music, cuisine, gossip, traditions, humor and history.

$42.00 per person, available for tour bus groups only; Reservations required, Contact the Kokomo Visitors Bureau

Contact Us
(765) 452-4314
director@howardcountymuseum.org