2026 Edwards Place Events
Ticket policies for Edwards Place events: Refunds will be issued to tickets at 95% until 2 weeks before the date of the event. After that point, there will be no refunds to tickets purchased. No credits can be given for canceled tickets. You will receive a confirmation email when you purchase your tickets (check your spam if you don't see it!) and another email closer to the date of the event with final details.
Thank you to our event sponsors!
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Bourbon/Spirit Tastings
Roger Huebner Jay Mogerman Rich Owens Julie Doetsch |
Edwards Place Teas
Dan and Lisa Adams Suzie Spada |
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Old Fashioned Ice Cream SocialMonday, May 25: 1 PM-4 PM
Join Edwards Place and the Springfield Art Association this Memorial Day for an Old Fashioned Ice Cream Social! This event, as part of the Route 66 Centennial Celebration and in partnership with Capital City Bourbon Journey, will bring new flair to an old tradition. This ice cream social doesn't just offer delicious sundaes - it also offers Old Fashioned cocktails for those over 21. Emerald's Eats will be catering "barbeque-esque" small bites. This outdoor event held on the lawn of Edwards Place will have activities for everyone - from live, local bands to lawn games, attendees will enjoy the holiday while celebrating history in front of the oldest standing home in Springfield. We are happy to announce that our two musical acts will be Dave Littrell and Nova. Dave Littrell is a singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist from Chatham. His songs pair his storytelling skills with methodical acoustic guitar playing, bouncing rock rhythms, and hook-filled melodies. Nova brings out Americana and covers to round out the afternoon with a relaxed feel. Adult tickets will get a Prairie Farms ice cream sundae and 2 drink tickets. Child tickets will get an ice cream sundae. Both tickets include soda, water, and light foods during the event. Additional drink tickets can be purchased at the event (cash only) and tickets can be bought at the door. Adults: $35 Non-members. $30 Members. Children: $15 Non-members. $10 Members. SAA Members: after hitting purchase, don't forget to sign in to receive your member discount! |
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Spirit Tasting (TBD)Friday, June 12: 7 PM
Join us as we offer a wonderful spectrum of spirits to taste. Curator of Collections and Interpretation Sarah Adams will present on the history, and Dr. Nathan Steele will serve as your tasting guide to offer context and guidance throughout your flight. This event is made possible through the generosity of Roger Huebner. This event is for ages 21+ only. $45 Non-members. $40 Members. SAA Members: after hitting purchase, don't forget to sign in to receive your member discount! |
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Equal Daughters, Equal Sons Featuring Springfield Poets and WritersWednesday, June 10: 6 PM
"Centre of equal daughters, equal sons" — from "America," by Walt Whitman As part of the many nationwide festivities for America 250, we have invited Springfield Poets and Writers to put on a special one-night performance for the public, featuring poets reading original work about what America means to them. The concept is to have thirteen readers—one for each original colony—reading for six or seven minutes apiece. Material is politically wide open and might contain complicated and controversial topics, but this event welcomes all ages. FREE |
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250 Years of FashionSaturday, August 22: 1 PM
In recognition of the 250th anniversary of the birth of the United States, this fashion show spans over two centuries of fashion in America. Models will display these fashions in the parlors of Edwards Place, hearkening back to the early days of fashion shows, which took place in the homes of wealthy Parisians. $15 Non-members. $10 Members. SAA Members: after hitting purchase, don't forget to sign in to receive your member discount! |
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World History Game NightSaturday, September 12: 7 PM
WORLD HISTORY GAME NIGHT This event teaches ancient games from around the world to game lovers of the present. Some of these games are still known today, but some are so ancient that even the most avid game enthusiast will learn something new! Join us on this around-the-world trip, compete against your friends, and see if you have what it takes to become the WHGN champion! Games TBA. This event includes heavy hors d'oeuvres, soda, beer, and wine. This event is for ages 21+ only. $45 Non-members. $40 Members. SAA Members: after hitting purchase, don't forget to sign in to receive your member discount! |
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"The UNusual Suspects" Murder MysterySaturday, October 17: 6:30 PM; Sunday, October 18: 4:30 PM
At Edwards Place Murder Mystery dinner theatre, guests will help to solve a dastardly murder. You will interact with a motley crew of suspects to discover which of them committed the crime, all while enjoying a themed, catered meal. The show is written in-house and includes a dozen community members as actors and as director. This year's theme is "The UNusual Suspects," in which detectives from classic mystery novels and movies become the suspects in a murder themselves. Your ticket price includes the meal, program, and beer/wine. This event is for 21+ ages only. $65 Non-members. $60 Members. SAA Members: after hitting purchase, don't forget to sign in to receive your member discount! |
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Bourbon TastingFriday, November 13: 7 PM
Join us as we offer a wonderful spectrum of bourbon to taste, and whether you’re new to bourbon or are an experienced connoisseur, there will be something new to discover and learn. Curator of Collections and Interpretation Sarah Adams will present on the history of bourbon, and Kentucky native/bourbon connoisseur, Dr. Nathan Steele, will serve as your tasting guide to offer context and guidance throughout your flight. This event is made possible through the generosity of Roger Huebner. This event is for ages 21+ only. $45 Non-members. $40 Members. SAA Members: after hitting purchase, don't forget to sign in to receive your member discount! |
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Holiday Open HouseSaturday, December 5: 1-4 PM
This event is a free open house, giving guests a chance to see Edwards Place in holiday finery, while listening (and singing!) carols around a piano once heard by Abraham Lincoln and meeting a Civil War era Santa Claus. Refreshments are provided. This event is free and open to the public. |
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Santa Claus TeaSaturday, December 12: 1 PM
Learn about popular tea customs, while participating in a special program based on The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus by L. Frank Baum. This event includes tea, tea foods, gifts, and original programming. Tea is from Whimsy Tea Company. $50 Non-members. $45 Members. SAA Members: after hitting purchase, don't forget to sign in to receive your member discount! |
