I love this house. Simple and dignified, offering a glimpse into Tempe's past. Lovingly cared for by the Tempe Historical society. A nearby opportunity to introduce the past to your children and grandchildren! And a nice family holiday activity for all!
It is only open regularly to the public the first 3 full weekends in Dec. for Danish Christmas. This year (2019): Dec 7&8, 14 &15, 21&22. 10 AM - 2 PM Guides, cookies, some activities, park with swings and tables for families to make a nice day of it :-)
FREE, although donations are accepted to help maintain this beautiful piece of Tempe history. During the year, the house opens for field trips for local schools and private group tours can be arranged through Tempe Parks & Rec, for a nominal...
Read moreEnjoyed the Christmas self-guided tour yesterday. In addition to the fabulous tour of the house, EVERYone of the dioceses was incredibly special. Their personalities shined bright and made the tour and visit so special. They truly educated us and we learned a lot. The storyteller could really spin the tales about the "little people", gnomes, etc. Our "old man" historian was a kick in the pants playing the "old man" and verbally sparing with us. The young man from ASU was a great sport as we teased him and bounced our questions off of him! All in good humor but a great addition to the fabulous tour! The Christmas carolers added to the Christmas spirit and we're...
Read moreWe attended one of their events. They had a garden party where everyone dressed in floral dress for time period 1850 -1950. They had drinks, finger sandwiches and desserts. I have wanted to see the house for years. Then a friend asked what it was and she was also interested. I looked up events and they had a few coming up. The house inside is beautiful. So many neat details. The hinges on the doors have elaborate etched designs. The wallpaper is gorgeous. Several pictures of the family. In the entry there is a history of the family and property on the walls. Definitely worth stopping to read. A wonderful time capsule worth...
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