First Tour Leaves at 5:30 p.m.
The year is 1910 in Chicago, and despite rampant strikes and protests, factory owner and businessman Sidney Bluth holds an extravagant party aboard his personal ship, the SS Seward. During the party, tragedy strikes, and the ship sinks to the bottom of Lake Michigan. All the guests escape the shipwreck except two – the captain of the ship and Sidney Bluth himself. After an investigation, the authorities suspect foul play and confine the party guests – and several suspicious crew members – to a local manor for questioning. Was this act of sabotage meant to kill the wealthy Sidney Bluth? Or did the real target escape the shipwreck? Only you can discover the truth! Experience nine scenes of whodunnit goodness – take notes, form theories, and catch the culprit at this year’s Mystery at the Mansion!
Mystery at the Mansion takes place on two Fridays, October 17 and 24, with the first tour leaving at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $20/members and $25/general. Tickets are on sale September 1, 2025. MEMBERS: don’t forget to log-in to get your discount!
Paul Kamish (artist), Mark Kamish (marketing/sales), Mike Kamish (moderator), and Frank Kamish (next-gen creator) will present a studio session and panel discussion centered around art and innovation. Throughout their presentation they will weave the comparison between Knute Rockne & innovation, and Kamish Studios & innovation. You will see live demonstrations showing how an idea becomes a finished work of art – from sketches on paper and sculpting in clay, to mold-making, casting, 3D scanning and printing, and finally bronze finishing and gold gilding an Our Lady sculpture. Through live demos, commentary, and Q&A, you’ll experience the creative process step-by-step – and, in this new era of innovation, how technology and artificial intelligence challenge us to keep the human touch at the heart of art, just as Rockne once embraced innovation to change the game of football. Tickets are $5 for general admission, $3 for members. Reservations are recommended and can be made online by clicking the button below.
2 p.m.
Celebrate the wonder of sugar plum fairies and tin soldiers at this magical holiday tea. You will be seated at tables of eight in the Leighton Gallery, aglow with Yuletide decorations. This one-of-a-kind experience offers a menu of savories, sweets, and classic teas catered by the Oliver Inn Bed and Breakfast. Tickets include a tour of the first floor of the Oliver Mansion, decorated for the holidays. Tickets are $35/adults; $20/youth 6-17; and $10/children 5 & under. Member discounted tickets are $30/adult; $15/youth 6-17; and $5/children 5 & under. Reservations are required by December 1 and can be made online by clicking the button below. MEMBERS: don’t forget to log-in to get your discount!
4 to 7 p.m.
The elegant Oliver Mansion is decorated beautifully for the holidays, and self-guided tours during Christmas at Copshaholm are a wonderful way to enjoy the home’s Yuletide splendor. Christmas trees can be found on all three floors of the historic house. Fireplace mantels and tabletops with Yuletide décor add to the beauty of the home. Live piano music can be heard throughout the mansion, and kids can have fun with an “Elf-on-the-Copsha-Shelf.” In the Carriage House, young ones can decorate ornaments, create their own Christmas card, write a personal letter to Santa, and more! Please note that there are steps leading to the mansion and stairways inside of the house. There will be no entrance to the house after 6:30 p.m. $15/general adult; $10/member adult; $5/youth 6-17; and free/5 & under. Tickets are strongly recommended and can be purchased online by clicking the button below. MEMBERS: don’t forget to log-in to get your discount!
2 p.m.
In his presentation “American Coach: Frank Leahy,” guest speaker Ivan Maisel will discuss the relationship between Knute Rockne and Frank Leahy. READ MORE…
