
Who We Are
Welcome To Phelps Mansion Museum
In 1868 and 1869, Sherman David Phelps, a banker and businessman, bought three adjoining properties along Court Street. The three existing houses were torn down so that construction could begin on a new home. The initial cost for the mansion was projected at $70,000.
Journey back to the Gilded Era
Open for guided tours every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday 11am to 5pm
Open for guided tours every Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday 11am to 4pm through October.
Upcoming at the Phelps
Thursdays at the Museum Lunch and Program
Thursdays at the Museum Lunch and Program
Join the Phelps Mansion Museum on Thursday December 14th from 12 pm to 2 pm. Our guest will be Tenor Tony Villecco and Pianist John Isenberg. They will be performing
Christmas Tours
Christmas Tours
Explore the historic Phelps Mansion this holiday season. Guests will learn about 19th-century Christmas traditions and the history behind the holiday. Tours are offered every Thursday-Saturday at 6pm and 7:15pm.
Christmas Tours
Christmas Tours
Explore the historic Phelps Mansion this holiday season. Guests will learn about 19th-century Christmas traditions and the history behind the holiday. Tours are offered every Thursday-Saturday at 6pm, 7:15pm. Each
Bicentennial National Tour for the most popular poem of all time – Twas The Night Before Christmas 1823-2023.
Bicentennial National Tour for the most popular poem of all time – Twas The Night Before Christmas 1823-2023.
Special Presentation before each evening tour. Book talk at 5pm, tour at 6pm or Book talk at 6pm with tour at 7pm. Pick your time when booking. In July 2023,
Volunteer
Highly motivated students between the ages 13 to 17 are invited to become a part of the exciting Junior Docent program. Junior Docents are museum volunteers who are trained to participate in family and children’s programming and to help museum visitors better understand and appreciate the history of our area. Junior Docents assist in a variety of programming including: mansion tours, special event tours, and children’s workshops.

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