- How often are tours given?
- What is the cost?
- Do I need reservations, or can I make advance reservations?
- What are the hours?
- How long does the tour last?
- Are photographs allowed?
- Do you have a gift shop?
- Can purchases in the shop be shipped?
- Is there parking at the site?
- Is the site available for rental?
- Can I contact the site directly?
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1. How often are tours given?
Tours start as they fill. The average wait time for a tour to begin is ten minutes.
2. What is the cost?
There is a suggested donation of $5 for adults, $3 for children and $13 for families.
3. Do I need reservations, or can I make advance reservations?
Reservations are required for groups of ten or more and may be made by calling (217) 782-6773. No other reservations are made or required.
4. What are the hours?
The site is open 9 AM until 4 PM Wednesday through Sunday each week. Closed on some holidays, please call in advance (217) 782-6776 or e-mail
dthf@sbcglobal.net to inquire. Please note that the last tour begins with a video at approximately 3:45 PM.
5. How long does the tour last?
The walking tour lasts about an hour. There is a seven minute video prior to the walking tour. Please plan 1.5 hours in your schedule for your total visitation time.
6. Are photographs allowed?
Photographs may be taken outside only. Cameras are not allowed on tour and may be checked at the carriage house.
7. Do you have a gift shop?
The Sumac Shop, located in the Carriage House has a nice selection of books, gifts, reproductions and souvenirs. You can also shop online at
www.sumacshop.com however the shop carries a number of unique items not available online.
8. Can purchases in the shop be shipped?
Everything for sale in our shop can be shipped, simply ask the staff to ship your purchases.
9. Is there parking at the site?
Parking is available in the site lot off of Cook Street just west of the YMCA building. Drive west past the Y, over the railroad tracks and turn left into our lot. Parking is free. Also see Map .
10. Is the site available for rental?
Due to severe budget cuts, the Dana-Thomas House is not available for non-site related special usage at this time.
11. Can I contact the site directly?
The site is staffed seven days per week except holidays. The number is (217) 782-6776
For any other questions please call the site at (217) 782-6776 or send e-mail to dthf@sbcglobal.net.
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Events for 2010
February 12, Lincoln's Birthday, site closed
February 14, Valentine's Day Events 1-4PM
March 20 & 21, ongoing, Suffragette Program – Free
April 24 & 25, ongoing, Theosophy Meeting – Free
May 1, 6-9 PM, Early 20th Century Dance Music Program, $5 admission at the door, Includes refreshments and dance lessons, Music by the UIS Chamber Orchestra
June 6, 1-3 PM, Ice Cream Social Celebrating Frank Lloyd Wright’s Birthday
July 24, 6-9 PM, Jazz in Bloom, Cocktail Party and Silent Auction, Advance Reservations and Admission
August 7 & 8, 10 AM, 1 PM & 3 PM, Historic Funeral Reenactment
September 19, 1-3 PM, Mother & Daughter Tea, Advance Reservations and Admission
October 29 & 30, Ghost Walk, $5 admission at the door
December 1, First Day House is fully decorated for holidays.
December 3, Foundation Membership Reception 5:30-7:30 PM (Admission fee & advance reservations required) 217.788.9452
December 18, Family Night, $1 suggested donation for everyone, 4-8 PM
December 19, Luminaria Sunday 4-8 PM
December 30, Children’s Story Hour Day, 9:30 AM, 11:30 AM & 1:30 PM, (Reservations required for Story Hour 217.782-6776), Holidays tours of the site available all day)
For Group Reservations during the month of December, please call 217.782.6773
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