Ewing Manor

12/20/2024

~Flashback Friday~
The holidays at Sunset Hill, now known as Ewing Manor, were very special to the Ewing family. Hazle Buck Ewing, born on December 25, 1880, her family would celebrate Christmas with the opening of gifts, a hearty breakfast and a lunch with a standing rib roast, potatoes, vegetables, and woodford pudding for dessert. At 4:00 p.m., Christmas was over and Hazle’s birthday celebration began. The birthday dinner consisted of oyster stew and cake for dessert. The tree pictured is last Christmas celebrated at Sunset Hill in 1968. Hazle passed away in August 1969. Pictured is a 1958 photo of Hazle cutting her cake.

12/19/2024

Kevin Valentine, local recording artist, playing on Hazle Buck Ewing’s piano made in 1919.

12/17/2024

If you missed the Christmas at the Mansions tour this past weekend, you still have an opportunity to tour Ewing Manor on Thursday, December 19 from 5 - 7 p.m. No tickets required, suggested donation of $10. Each room represents a country the Ewings visited on their world tour.

12/15/2024

Thank you to The VEIN Specialists and Jacksonville Stained Glass, Signature Sponsors of Christmas at the Mansions 2024! We appreciate your support!

12/15/2024

Despite the rain, it was a magical day at Ewing Manor. Thank you to all the volunteers & greeters that made the day successful. If you missed the tour, there will be another chance to see the Manor decked out for the holidays on December 19 from 5-7 p. m.

12/13/2024

Yes, Bill & Nancy Flick will be the greeters at Ewing Manor from 2:00 - 4:30 during the Christmas at the Mansions Tour. Tickets will be available at David Davis Mansion and Ewing Manor.

12/10/2024

Tour the David Davis Mansion and Ewing Manor for the holidays. Tickets are on sale now for the annual Christmas at the Mansions Tour happening on December 14, 2 -7 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at Casey's Garden Shop, A.B. Hatchery, Hy-Vee or online at http://daviddavismansion.org/catm The David Davis Mansion will feature three new must-see decorative elements. Ewing Manor will feature the 100th Anniversary of the Ewing's World Tour, each room will represent a country the Ewings visited.

12/06/2024

Shout out to Scott Miller WJBC for promoting the annual Christmas at the Mansions Tour featuring the David Davis Mansion and Ewing Manor on December 14, 2-7 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at Casey's Garden Shop, A.B. Hatchery, Hy-Vee or online at http://daviddavismansion.org/catm for $15 or $20 day of at either location.

12/05/2024

Traveling the world 100 years ago was challenging without today's convivence of modern airplanes. Boats, ships, cars, horseback, and even camels and elephants were common forms of transportation. The Ewing family experienced all of these. TODAY the exhibit "Stowaway with the Ewings: Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of Their World Tour" is open from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. at Ewing Manor, 48 Sunset Road, Bloomington. View the modes of transportation they took as they traveled the world.

Parking is across the street at St. John's Lutheran Church. For special accommodations call (309) 438-6333. Cost is $5 per person taken at the door.

11/26/2024

Grateful for the volunteers & donors that support Ewing Cultural Center making Ewing a destination and community gem! Happy Thanksgiving. Telegram sent to Hazle Buck Ewing from her son Ralph in 1935.

11/25/2024

Tour the David Davis Mansion and Ewing Manor for the holidays. Tickets are on sale now for the annual Christmas at the Mansions Tour happening on December 14, 2 -7 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at Casey's Garden Shop, A.B. Hatchery, Hy-Vee or online at http://daviddavismansion.org/catm The David Davis Mansion will feature three new must-see decorative elements. Ewing Manor will feature the 100th Anniversary of the Ewing's World Tour, each room will represent a country the Ewings visited. Learn about Christmas traditions from around the globe. Do you know which country has a Christmas witch named La Benfana who delivers gifts to children?

11/23/2024

Thanks to the Illinois State University Grounds staff for lighting up Ewing Manor. A holiday tradition for the Bloomington Normal community.

11/21/2024

It’s a snowy blustery November day at Sunset Hill, now known as Ewing Manor.

11/20/2024

Thursday, November 21 from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. tour the exhibit "Stowaway with the Ewings: Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of their World Tour 1924-1925" No reservations required, cost $5.00 per person payable at the door. Click on 'Video' to view interview. .

Director Toni Tucker and Jim Neely talk about the new exhibit on display at the Ewing Cultural Center, “Stowaway With the Ewings,” detailing Davis, Hazle and Ralph Ewing’s world tour

11/18/2024

Even the gloominess of days are magical at Sunset Hill, now known as Ewing Manor. Photo taken by Heaven Stricklin.