Dana-Thomas House Volunteer Opportunities

INTERPRETIVE TOURS
An average of 3,650-guided tours are given per year at the Dana-Thomas House. Tours are led by interpretive volunteers who have received extensive training on the history of the house, the Lawrence family and the architectural significance of Frank Lloyd Wright. Training is offered twice per year. This is a great volunteer opportunity for individuals who love history and architecture.

THE SUMAC SHOP
No visit is complete without a stop in our museum store, the Sumac Shop. Located in the Carriage House Visitors' Center the Sumac Shop features an extensive collection of books on Frank Lloyd Wright, the Prairie style and the Arts and Crafts period, along with art pottery, tiles, prints, decoratives and jewelry. The shop is a great place to volunteer for individuals who love visiting with the public and helping our guests select the perfect remembrances to take home.

Individuals interested in becoming involved as volunteers at the Dana-Thomas House are urged to contact us at 217.788.9452 or by e-mail at dthf@sbcglobal.net

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