OHS - Calendar

upcoming events

Date and Time	Details
Thursday, February 9, 2012	Annual Meeting Our annual meeting is going to be on Thursday, February 9 from 6-8 p.m. at the Vrooman Mansion in Bloomington. Light refreshments will be served, we'll reveal the Gift to the Street award winners, reveal the location of this year's house tour, and there might be a few other fun surprises as well. All are welcome to attend! We hope to see you there -- and bring a friend!

Previous Events

Friday, December 9, 2011	Old House Society Holiday Open House There will be specials on salvage merchandise all day, and a social gathering with refreshments at 5:00 p.m. at the OHS warehouse, 214 E. Douglas St. in Bloomington.
Thursday, July 28, 2011	OHS Ice Cream Social The Old House Society is having an ice cream social at Franklin Park beginning at 6 p.m. with a band concert starting at 7 p.m. Lots of treats and music for you to enjoy. If you would like to donate brownies or a fruit pie please contact Mike Ryburn at 309-820-0548.
Friday, Saturday June 17, 18, 2011	Glorious Garden Festival - Garden Walk at the David Davis Mansion This year's garden walk offers self-guided tours though eight incredibily diverse, high quality private gardens in the Bloomington-Normal community along with guided tours of Sarah Davis's heirloom garden. The community garden walk will be held Friday from 1 to 8 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The walk begins on the grounds of the David Davis Mansion at 1000 Monroe Dr., Bloomington. Walkers can pick up maps and programs at the mansion. For more information call 309-828-1084 or visit www.daviddavismansion.org.
Saturday, June 11, 2011 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.	OHS House Tour 2011 Our focus this year is on the White Place Historical District, including parts of Fell St, and Clinton Blvd. Tickets are on sale for $10.00 at the following locations: Casey’s Garden Shop, Garlic Press, Both Schnuck’s Bloomington / Normal, Country Gingham, Bill’s Key & Lock, David Davis Mansion Gift Shop, and the Old House Society’s warehouse at 214 E. Douglas St, On the day of the tour the ticket price will be $15.00 at either the warehouse or the information booth in Fell Park.
Saturday, Sunday June 4, 5, 2011	St. Louis House Tour The Lafayette Square House Tour is a self-guided walking tour, which takes about three hours. This year the tour is June 4 and 5 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tickets are $15 through June 2 and $20 on the day of the tour. In addition to the main tour attraction, this two-day event offers a variety of activities which include a concert, vintage "base ball" and an antiques fair. For more information visit the Lafayette Square web site at: www.lafayettesquare.org
Friday, December 10, 2010 4 - 7 p.m.	We have planed a nice Holiday Open House at the warehouse, 214 E. Douglas St., Bloomington Illinois. Stop by and enjoy some refreshments with us while we celebrate 30 years of serving this community with education towards preservation. Join us Dec, 10 to toast our accomplishments, and welcome new challenges for the next year. The celebrations start at 4p.m. and go to 7 p.m. (or until the last person leaves, with a smile on their face).
Saturday, June 19, 2010 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.	House Tour: ‘The Houses of Wesleyan’ The Old House Society is hosting its annual house tour. Help us celebrate our 30th anniversary by attending this very special event, ‘The Houses of Wesleyan.’ Enjoy this step back in time as you get to view Kemp Hall, Adams Hall, English House and Blackstock, with a nostalgic walk down memory lane. This is a rare opportunity to see inside these historic homes from our past.
Saturday, May 1, 2010 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.	Historical Preservation: Why it’s good for you Join Old House Society at Bloomington’s Public Library Community Room for a presentation on our local lost houses and history, replacing old house parts, the future of our older homes and the how’s, where’s and whys of preservation. The library will be serving light refreshments after the presentation.
Saturday, April 10, 2-10 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.	Illinois Sustainable Living and Wellness Expo: We are pleased to announce that Old House Society will be participating in the Illinois Sustainable Living and Wellness Expo at Illinois Wesleyan University Shirk Center. Visit www.islwe.org for more information.
Saturday, March 13, 2010	OHS Workshop: We will be showing ways to take architectural items and turn them into shabby sheik décor.
Saturday, February 20, 2010	Membership Appreciation Sale: Stop by the warehouse and receive 25% off your purchase. Don't forget to register for the door prize and have a treat in the library while you shop.
Tuesday, February 16, 2010 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.	Old House Society's Annual Meeting will be held at the Vrooman Mansion, 701 E. Taylor Street. Light refreshments will be proided. There will be an election of new officers, along with guest speaker Dana Kawalewski.