Ewing Manor

07/21/2024

While theater lovers continue to visit Ewing Cultural Center for the Illinois Shakespeare Festival this summer, a separate group of avian friends has taken up residency on the grounds.

07/17/2024

Jens Jensen, landscape architect for the grounds surrounding Sunset Hill, now known as Ewing Manor, stated to Hazle Buck Ewing that her new home needed a garden wall with a gate. After 96 years the garden gate needed a little TLC. Jacksonville Stained Glass restored the gate using original spindles and hardware returning the gate today. Shoutout to Bill & Sarah Preston for their fine work.

07/16/2024

Don't forget to vote for Ewing Manor: Best Historic Site!
https://go.pantagraph.com/rc24

07/15/2024

Tours Cancelled Today!
Due to the excessive heat warnings for the safety of our guests & volunteers there will be no tours.

07/12/2024

Let’s show the community that Ewing manor IS the best historic home!
The annual Pantagraph Readers’ Choice Awards for “Best Historic Site” is open for voting July 10 - 31. Ewing Manor was nominated and is one of the top five historic sites in McLean County. Ewing Manor has been nominated each year but falls short of being the “Best.” Anyone who has visited the manor can attest that Ewing IS worthy of this honor. You can vote once a day, vote often to show your support for Ewing.
How do I vote?
https://go.pantagraph.com/rc24
Register to vote, you only have to do this the first time
Scroll down to “Select a Group”
Select “Historic Site”
VOTE for Ewing Manor
Repeat daily!

07/09/2024

“How beautiful it is after the rain. I ought not let a single shower pass me by” Vincent Van Gogh.

07/06/2024

What better way to spend a Saturday morning then watching the Illinois Shakespeare Festival Theatre for Young Audiences, “Campfire MacBeth” at Ewing Cultural Center @ 10 a.m. No reservations or cost.

07/02/2024

Pollinators enjoying a little treat in the Genevieve Green Gardens at Ewing Cultural Center.

06/28/2024

~Flashback Friday~

The year was 1978, the first season of the Illinois Shakespeare Festival on the grounds of Ewing Manor. Forty-seven years later, the festival repeats two of the first performances this season. For ticket information visit https://illinoisshakes.com.

06/24/2024

Planted when Sunset Hill, now known at Ewing Manor, was built in 1928, this English Hawthorn, although a bit smaller, continues to thrive and is one of the most photographed trees in the gardens.

06/20/2024

“Not only is it summer solstice, there is a full moon. May love surround you like sunshine on a sunny day.”
William Shakespeare
Enjoy the first day of summer by walking through the Genevieve Green Gardens at Ewing Cultural Center. The gardens are open daily for you to enjoy. 

06/15/2024

Coming soon to the Theatre at Ewing, the Illinois Shakespeare Festival featuring Twelfth Night, Macbeth, & a Jane Austen play, Sense and Sensibility. Tickets & information can be found at https://illinoisshakes.com.

06/12/2024

The Illinois State University Gardeners and staff have truly outdone themselves with their beautiful arrangements in the garden urns.

06/07/2024

~Flash Back Friday~

1930s aerial view of Sunset Hill, now known as Ewing Manor, surrounded by farmland.

06/03/2024

What everyone has been waiting for! Monday tours of historic Ewing Manor begin TODAY!
The Ewing Manor at Ewing Cultural Center is offering free public tours on Mondays, June – September 2024, starting at 4:00 p.m. The last tour starts at 5:15 p.m. No reservations required. Although there is no charge for the tours, donations are accepted. Parking is across the street at St. John’s Lutheran Church.

06/02/2024

What would a castle be without princes, princesses & horse drawn carriages? Photos taken by Curtis Preston.

05/31/2024

Hazle Buck Ewing's story is well-known to many of us, but what about her husband, Davis Ewing? Born and raised in Bloomington, he hailed from a distinguished family of attorneys, politicians, and businesspeople. Recently, an article provided new insights into his life.

05/30/2024

TODAY- Thursday, May 30, 4-6 p.m. -A must see exhibit featuring clothing from the early 1900s through the 1950s.
"Opening Hazle's Closet: A Curated Glimpse into the Personal Style of Hazle Buck Ewing" Ewing Cultural Center, 48 Sunset Road, Bloomington; 309-438-6333; $5; Experience a unique look into the closet of Hazle Buck Ewing. This exhibit is more than just clothes, it tells a story of one woman's life through family recordings and from Hazle's journals. Pictured is one of the items you will see in the exhibit, Hazle's early 1900s riding outfit.
No reservations needed, arrive between 4 - 5:30 p.m. to visit the exhibit.

05/28/2024

Ewing Manor recognizes the invaluable contribution of its dedicated volunteers. Today we honor their commitment & hard work.

05/26/2024

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"All these items put together tell a story of a great Bloomington family," says Toni Tucker, director of Ewing Cultural Center in Bloomington.

05/23/2024

“ A picnic is more than just eating a meal, it is a pleasurable state of mind.” Deedee Stovel. Family and friends find their favorite spot in the gardens to picnic on a beautiful summer day. Find your spot in the Genevieve Green Gardens at Ewing Manor.

05/16/2024

Enjoy the relaxing sound of the fountain’s bubbling waters in the Genevieve Green Gardens at Ewing Cultural Center. 

05/12/2024

For the past 12 years, I have had the privilege of overseeing all Illinois State University Foundation properties, with Ewing Manor being the most notable. This historic manner has been a labor of love, and I invite you to experience. It’s beauty and rich history for yourself.

05/10/2024

The Ewing resident ducks have found their happy place.

05/09/2024

TODAY - Thursday, May 9, 4-6 p.m. -A must see exhibit featuring clothing from the early 1900s through the 1950s.
"Opening Hazle's Closet: A Curated Glimpse into the Personal Style of Hazle Buck Ewing" Ewing Cultural Center, 48 Sunset Road, Bloomington; 309-438-6333; $5; Experience a unique look into the closet of Hazle Buck Ewing. This exhibit is more than just clothes, it tells a story of one woman's life through family recordings and from Hazle's journals. Pictured is one of the items you will see in the exhibit, Hazle's early 1900s riding outfit.
No reservations needed, arrive between 4 - 5:30 p.m. to visit the exhibit.

05/08/2024

“ The fattest and most scrumptious of all flowers, a rare fusion of fluff and majesty, the peony is now coming into bloom.” Henry Mitchell. 
Enjoy the variety of peonies now blooming in the Genevieve Green Gardens at Ewing Cultural Center.

05/06/2024

The fountains are ready for the season. Enjoy!

05/03/2024

Together with Noah's Ark Preschool, we celebrated a momentous day at the Genevieve Green Gardens by planting three majestic redbud trees, all thanks to the invaluable assistance of Heaven from Ewing Cultural Center and Illinois State University Grounds staff members Josh and Scott!