The Zimmerman Bury Octagon House
Our Mission is to preserve the only known Queen Ann Style Octagonal house with a gabled roof. This 1883 landmark has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and the owners wish to share it with the public as a living museum of the middle class Victorian way of life.
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| EDUCATION In an effort to preserve The Zimmerman-Bury Octagon House and make it available for public and educational activities, we invite our guests to step back in time with us and enjoy the social and educational opportunities offered. In addition to the public tours we welcome organizations (both business and social), youth and school groups, and seniors to visit us for a tea, lecture, meeting, workshop or other private authentic social events. Each function includes a tour of the house and all activities can be arranged to meet the needs of your specific group. Our nominal fees help us to maintain the property and provide educational opportunities for all who seek them.
CRAFTS AND WORKSHOPS Chenille Miniature Trees
This unique item makes a
great gift or
Pinecone Baskets: The frugal Victorians made use of common items from nature when creating decorative accessories for their homes. One popular material was the ordinary pinecone. Assemble an authentic pinecone basket for your holiday or year round table. Retail price varies upon size, style and availability of materials, starting at $50.00. Workshop Price $25.00 all supplies provided, except hot glue gun. Est. time 2-3 hours, minimum of 6 people preferred. Dressed Figures: 19th century ladies often sought decorations for their homes that were both economical and samples of their own artistic creativity. to this end they sometimes cut a favorite fashion plate out of an old magazine, mounted it on board and "redressed" the figures using real fabrics and trims. We are now reproducing these unique wall decorations using copies of the original fashion plates. Our print collection contains mostly 1850 to 1890 prints. If a specific time period is desired, please specify. Retail Price varies by size and framing, starting at $50.00 Workshop Price $25.00 does not include matting or framing. Est. time 3-6 hours, minimum of 6 people preferred. Wedding Memory Boxes: A shadow box containing memorabilia from your wedding. Just a few suggested items to bring include: invitation, printed napkin, silk flower, fabric samples, favors, something old, borrowed or blue used, jewelry, pictures etc. Embellishments and shadow box included. Retail Price $50 and up. Workshop Price $35. Est. time 2 hours, minimum of 3 people preferred.
LECTURES Lectures can be arranged for any time allowance and location (locations over 30 miles from The Zimmerman-Bury Octagon House will have an adjusted fee). All lectures are given in 19th century period clothing. The Perils of Petticoats: An overview of women's mid 19th century fashions which debunks the myths surrounding such items as hoopskirts & corsets. Antique clothing items presented and/or slide show. $50 How Women Served in the Civil War: A look at the unsung heroes of the great conflict both in battle and on the home front. $50 Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic: A history of the oldest American Women's heritage organization, their accomplishments and their goals. Donations gladly accepted to benefit this charitable organization. Tea Time: The development of the custom of afternoon tea from it's Victorian roots to the present. $50 Life with Eight Sides: A slide show of the 19th century fad for Octagonal structures and life within one. $50
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