Dates, times and details of events listed here may change.
If you are planning to attend any event that does not require advance reservation or registration,
please call (715) 394-5712 to confirm date and time.
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SUMMER

ICE CREAM SOCIAL
July 16, 5 to 8 PM at Fairlawn ~

Old fashioned family fun includes food and horse-drawn carriage rides at "yesteryear" prices, music, games, cake walk and free tours of the mansion. Last tour departs at approximately 7:30 PM.  Free to the public.  Our "thank you" for continued support from the community. RAIN DATE:  Thursday, July 17th.

Summer Garden Tour & Talk
Tuesday, July 29 from 4 - 7 pm.
We've arranged a visit to the gardens of Bill and Ernestine Ziebarth, high atop Duluth's Observation Hill.  This impressive garden landscape beautifully demonstrates the concepts of our Winter Series Garden Talks. Rain Date, Wednesday July 30.

Three of our garden and landscape experts will be on hand to answer your questions about gardening in the Northland.  Don't miss this rare opportunity to see and experience the delights of a well designed and tended garden.

Lemonade, Ice Tea and Sweet and Savory Treats
prepared by Susan Poupore
Music provided by Northwoods Trio

$30 per person
We accept MC & Visa
Advance Reservations Only
Call (715) 394-5712

Children's Home Panel Discussion
Tuesday, August 5, 2008 7:00 pm at Fairlawn Mansion
In recognition of unique period in Fairlawn's history, when it served as the Superior Children's Home and Refuge (SCHR), former residents will share recollections of their years at the mansion.  Moderated by Konnie LeMay, Managing Editor of Lake Superior Magazine, the discussion will be followed with a tour conducted by longtime resident and then employee of the SCHR, Jean (Soderlund) Hennessy.  Hennessy's tour will focus on the Children's Home years.

This event is free and open to the public, however space is limited.
Please call (715) 394-5712 to reserve your spot.

Children's Garden Celebration
Thursday, August 7 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm.
Superior Public Museums is opening the Children's Garden at Fairlawn Mansion. Bring the kids and join in activities hosted by local businesses and organizations including:
     * Boy's and Girls Club
     * Douglas County 4-H
     * Girl Scouts
     * Great Lakes Aquarium
     * Northern Lights Bookstore
     * Superior Police Department
     * YMCA
     * Pederson's Gardens
     * North End Arts Council

. . . and more

The Children's Garden Celebration will also feature the release of a new children's book, Oatmeal for Breakfast  based on the history of the Superior Children's Home & Refuge. Readings of the book will be held at 6:15 and 7:15 pm.
Installation of the garden began in June and will continue through 2009.  When completed, the Children's Garden will include child friendly features including a kangaroo topiary, hopscotch board and tea table.

For more information on the Children's Home Project
and the Children's Garden at Fairlawn
click here

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For more information or to purchase tickets for by-admission events
call Superior Public Museums at (715) 394-5712.
 

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