Upcoming Events

Naturalization Ceremony

July 3, 2013

Naturalization Ceremony

The Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site hosts the summer naturalization ceremony for people who have qualified for United States citizenship.  Families and friends of these celebrants will be present to witness this exciting day.  You're invited too!

4th of July Ice Cream Social

July 4, 2013

4th of July Ice Cream Social

We've been celebrating the 4th of July with an Ice Cream Social for 38 years! Don't miss the fun that awaits the whole family as we re-create elements from the 1893 World's Fair at this year's event.

Eventbrite - Ice Cream Social

 

Mary Tucker Jasper Speaker Series

Wednesday, September 11, 2013 - SAVE THE DATE!

Mary Tucker Jasper Speaker Series

The 8th annual Mary Tucker Jasper Speaker Series will feature Barbara A. Perry of the prestigious Miller Center at the University of Virginia.   We hope you will join us on the evening of Wednesday, September 11.  Last year's event was sold out, so please save this new date!

Eventbrite - 8th annual Mary Tucker Jasper Speaker Series

"Spirits of Blue and Gray" presented by Candlelight Theatre

Weekends October 11-20, 2013

Spirits of Blue and Gray by James Trofatter features Civil War legends, positioned and performing throughout the house, giving a first-hand, interactive account of their lives both before and after death. Encounter these characters as you progress through all three floors of the mansion.

Additional information and tickets coming soon!

All performances are accessible to mobility challenged individuals.

Election Day: LIVE From Delaware Street

November 5, 2013

Election Day: LIVE From Delaware Street

How would Benjamin Harrison have kept track of the election results without 24-hour news television?  Visit the home on this special tour day to discover how!

Eventbrite - Election Day: Live From Delaware Street 2013

LIVE: Family Christmas at the President's Home

December 14, 2013

LIVE: Family Christmas at the President's Home

Bring the entire family for a unique Christmas tour of the Benjamin Harrison family home.

Eventbrite - LIVE:  Family Christmas at the President's Home

A Candlelight Evening on Delaware Street

December 27, 2013

A Candlelight Evening on Delaware Street

Join us for A Candlelight Evening on Delaware Street fundraising event of historic house tours and elegant dining.

Eventbrite - A Candlelight Evening on Delaware Street

Romance and Remembrance

February 14, 2014

Romance and Remembrance

Romance and Remembrance events feature a theatrical reading or performance at the Harrison Site followed by a gourmet dinner.  Check back for more information about the 2014 event.

Presidents' Day: LIVE From Delaware Street

February 17, 2014

Presidents' Day: LIVE From Delaware Street

Celebrate Presidents' Day at the President's Home!  Your special tour, featuring the year 1898, includes the opportunity to interact with family members and household staff, whose roles are recreated by exceptional actors.

"Deadly Games" presented by Candlelight Theatre

April 11-12, 25-27 and May 2-3, 2014

Candlelight Theatre is proud to bring you another suspenseful trio of tales playing weekends April 11-12, 25-27 and May 2-3, 2014.  More information and tickets coming soon!

Primary Day: LIVE From Delaware Street

May 6, 2014

Primary Day: LIVE From Delaware Street

A LIVE tour is a great family past-time through the historic home of President Benjamin Harrison.  Hear conversations of the day as you meet and speak with family members, household staff and out of town guests who are re-creating life on Delaware Street after the White House, in 1898. 

Wicket World of Croquet®

Next Event - June 2014

Wicket World of Croquet®

Get ready to shoot the wicket in early June 2014 at the Wicket World of Croquet®. Sip, snack and socialize at Indy's favorite lawn party. The event offers opportunities for players of all skill levels to swing a mallet and mix-it-up at this year's event. More information and tickets available soon for the 2014 event.

Civil War Dinner

Reserve an Evening - You Pick the Date!

Civil War Dinner

Are you involved in a civic club, social club, book club or neighborhood group? Do you have a group of clients to entertain? Looking for something to enrich your typical dining experience downtown? The BHPS offers elegant and experiential Civil War Dinners--hard tack is not on the menu!

“An American citizen could not be a good citizen who did not have a hope in his heart.” ~ Benjamin Harrison

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