Brucemore announces the re-opening of the 21-room mansion for guided tours on March 1, 2017 following an annual two-month hiatus to allow deep cleaning and interior preservation. Explore over a century of Cedar Rapids history through the lives of the three families who called Brucemore home—the Sinclairs, the Douglases, and the Halls. They were business and community leaders during a century of evolution in the Midwest. An investigation of the mansion’s Queen Anne architecture, Grant Wood Porch, Skinner pipe organ, and Grizzly Bar and Tahitian Room reflect the history of remarkable people. The changes they made to their estate, the impact they had on their community, and the stories they left behind shape our understanding of modern Cedar Rapids, eastern Iowa, and the American Midwest.

Mansion tours are offered March through December, Wednesday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and Sunday from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Tours begin on the hour with the last tour beginning at 3:00 p.m. Each tour lasts 45 minutes. Admission is free to Brucemore members, $9.00 for adults, and $3.00 for youth between the ages of 6 and 18. Purchase tickets 15 minutes before the top of the hour in the Brucemore Visitor Center. Groups of 15 or more are encouraged to schedule a private tour a minimum of three weeks in advance. Visit www.brucemore.org or call (319) 362-7375 for more information or to schedule a group tour.

Experience Brucemore, an unparalleled blend of tradition and culture, located at 2160 Linden Drive SE, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. At the heart of the historic 26-acre estate stands a nineteenth-century mansion filled with the stories of three Cedar Rapids families. Concerts, theater, programs, and tours enliven the site and celebrate the heritage of a community. For more information, call (319) 362-7375 or visit www.brucemore.org.

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