The Zimmerman Bury Octagon House

The Zimmerman Bury Octagon House, 10095 Wadsworth Road, Marshallville, OH  44645

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.  

Get your own copy of our Cookbook, $8.00 each ... all the recipes we use in our Teas are in here!

May 12, 2012 Mother's Day Tea & Victorian Fashion show 1-4  It's not too early to register for our annual Mother's Day Tea & Fashion Show.  A special day to enjoy a full high pink tea, learn the history of the house, and a Victorian era fashion show.  This year's theme will be from the skin out 1880's style.  Guests will get to preview original undergarments and 2 dresses of the late 19th century, as well as several reproduction gowns modeled by ZBOH Volunteers.  Seating will be limited to 20-25 guests, so don't delay in registering.  $25 special event fee per person. Registration Form

Now accepting reservations for groups of ten or more for Victorian Holiday High Teas from Thanksgiving to New Year's.  A special Holiday Menu has been prepared and is served buffet style.  Enjoy learning the History of the house while soaking in the ambiance of antique Christmas decorations.  A special treat for family, friends and groups wishing to meet for the Holiday Season.  $20 per person.  (Contract)

December 1, 8, 15,  2012  Mystery Night Dinners 6-10  Participate in a mystery evening while enjoying dinner and house tour.  Seating will be limited to 11 so please register early, $35 special event fee per person.  Each evening will get filled before going on to the next date.   Registration Form

December 9, 2012 Public Christmas House Tours 12-4  A $5 donation per person is requested, children $2, children 5 & under will be free.  Visit the Zimmerman-Bury Octagon House when each room is decorated with authentic Victorian Christmas decorations, including antique ornaments on the tree.  Take a journey into the past one step at a time up the decorated spiral staircase to view the second floor.  Walk the grounds, and shop in the gift shop for Victorian hand made Christmas gifts.  All proceeds to benefit a current restoration project.

December 31, 2012 New Year’s Eve Victorian Soirée 7-1  Enjoy an elegant multi course Victorian supper amid the period ambience of this 1883 octagonal house.  Evening also includes the history of the house, a full house tour, entertainment & evening parlor games. Provided there is snow, sleigh rides will be included.  A special formal opportunity!  Please register early  as seating will be limited to 12, $50 special event fee per person. Registration Form

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