Saturday, April 27, 2013
Ticket sales will help pay for needed repairs at the historic Farmington mansion.
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Saturday, April 27
Enjoy a "Campfire with Dogs and S'mores" at the first Governor Warner Mansion porch party of the season, held May 9, 6 p.m.-8 p.m., at the historic home of Governor Fred M. Warner on Grand River in Farmington. Thayer Rock Funeral Home, the Farmington City Clerk’s Office, and Governor Warner Mansion volunteers are hosting the event, which offers guests the opportunity to enjoy hot dogs, chips, dessert and beverages. Turn-of-the-century entertainment will be provided by “Impulse”, a local barber shop quartet, and guests will have the opportunity to toast marshmallows for the first s’mores of the season, try their hand at playing badminton, croquet, and horse shoes, or even to try rolling a large wood hoop across the Mansion lawn. Board …
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Wednesday, April 24, 2013
Tickets remain on sale through Friday at Farmington City Hall.
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Wednesday, April 24
Tickets for a stylish fundraiser benefiting the Governor Warner Mansion in Farmington are still available, but can only be purchased at Farmington city hall through Friday. Last year's event raised about $1,000 for the city-owned museum, which is located in the historic home of Michigan Governor Fred M. Warner on Grand River. Cost for the fashion show and luncheon is $30; there will also be a cash bar. For more information, call the city clerk's office, 248-474-5500, ext. 2225.
Monday, April 1, 2013
Thousand-eye glassware and quilts are among the additions to the city-owned museum's displays.
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Monday, April 1
The Governor Warner Mansion, a city-owned museum on Grand River in Farmington, begins its 31st year with an April 7 open house. Docents have been working at the Mansion all through the winter months preparing new displays. In the Sunday parlor, look for a display of “thousand eye” pressed glassware, and in the everyday parlor, check out a new Victorian clock on the mantel. Upstairs, a red and white quilt that dates back to 1914 is embroidered with names of Farmington residents in each square. A newly-donated quilt made by a heritage Farmington family will also be on display, along with other quilts from Farmington area quilters. Costumed docents will conduct tours of the house and period tunes will be played by pianist Annika Taylor on the…
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Sunday, December 2, 2012
A large crowd of excited children welcomed Santa to the Governor Warner Mansion Saturday.
After listening to children's wishes during Holly Days Saturday, Santa made a second visit in Farmington, at the Governor Warner Mansion. Santa helped the Farmington Area Jaycees light a 14-foot Christmas tree, donated by Trident Trees and on display in the Mansion's gazebo. Families ushered him into the gathering with a rousing chorus of "Santa Claus is Coming to Town," led by students from School of Rock in Farmington. With the lighted tree behind them, Santa helped Jaycee Kristin Garstka read "A Visit From St. Nicholas ('Twas the Night Before Christmas)". He then moved to the mansion porch to listen to children's Christmas wishes. During the evening, visitors lined up to take docent-led tours of the city-owned museum, which is …
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Friday, November 30, 2012
Enjoy Victorian holiday decorations, music and more at the historic home on Grand River in Farmington.
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Friday, November 30, 2012
On Saturday, Dec. 1, start the holiday season right with the 27th annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony and open house at the Governor Warner Mansion. Join the Farmington Area Jaycees and Mansion volunteers for this old-fashioned holiday evening of family fun from 5 p.m.-7 p.m. The Mansion opens at 5 p.m. for tours, and Santa Claus arrives at 5:30 p.m. to light the 14-foot Gazebo Christmas tree that begins the outdoor festivities. After singing carols by candlelight and reading a classic Christmas tale, warm up around the nearby fire pit, head over to the heated Carriage House for cookies and hot chocolate, or get pictures taken with Santa on the porch. When the outdoor activities are over, come inside the Mansion to view the magnificent…
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Thursday, November 1, 2012
Docents at the historic home in Farmington arrived Wednesday to find a "crime scene" on the porch. You're invited to use a little deductive reasoning to figure out what happened.
When docents at the Governor Warner Mansion arrived Wednesday to open the historic home of Michigan governor Fred M. Warner, they found a most disturbing sight. Browse through the photos above to see the "unfortunate couple", then use your powers of deduction to create a possible scenario for their demise. Did the couple attempt to steal the pot of mums? Was someone standing on the small stool tipped over next to them? And who put up all that crime scene tape? Share your "theory" in the comments below.
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Monday, October 8, 2012
Spooky decorations will greet visitors during the event in Farmington, which is recommended for ages 8 and older.
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Monday, October 8, 2012
A giant cobweb occupied by a large, fuzzy spider is in place at the Governor Warner Mansion, for Friday's Ghost Walk. Scary stories, costumed "ghosts" and seasonal refreshments are all part of the fun, which begins at 7 p.m. This event is recommended for ages 8 and older. The Mansion will be open for visitors, who will meet volunteers portraying members of the Warner family, including the ghost of Fred Warner and his wife, Rhoda, who will talk about their lives and deaths. Other costumed mourners will describe the many traditions associated with death in the Victorian era, including rules about behavior, clothing, house decorations, foods, and superstitions. Some special guests will attend a mourning feast in the dining room, and find out…
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After council members enacted a ban on raising chickens earlier this year, the Planning Commission takes up the issue of raising horses.
Less than four months after Farmington city council members let stand a ban on raising chickens, planning commission members will consider an ordinance allowing residents to raise horses. At a 7 p.m. meeting today in council chambers, the commission will set a public hearing for the proposed ordinance. When officials discussed amending the city's animal ordinance in February, Patrick Thomas urged them to consider horses domesticated animals, rather than livestock. Have you seen the spooky spider web pictured in today's "mystery photo"? We'll be posting a story about an upcoming event later today that features the rest of the picture, but if you think you know where the web is, and why we're writing about it, tell us in the comments …
Thursday, September 27, 2012
Enjoy refreshments and learn more about Victorian mourning customs during the event at the historic Farmington mansion.
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Thursday, September 27, 2012
Scary stories, costumed "ghosts" and seasonal refreshments await guests during the second annual Ghost Walk at the Governor Warner Mansion, on Oct. 12, 7 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Walk through the Mansion’s stately rooms and meet volunteers portraying members of the Warner family, including the ghost of Fred Warner and his wife, Rhoda, who will about their lives and deaths. Other costumed mourners will describe the many traditions associated with death in the Victorian era, including rules about behavior, clothing, house decorations, foods, and superstitions. Some special guests will attend a mourning feast in the dining room, and find out what happened to the youngest Warner, identified on his tombstone only as “Baby”. Scary story tellers will be …
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Monday, August 27, 2012
Farmington resident Joan McGlincy portrays the late first lady during a fundraiser for the city-owned historic home.
Farmington resident Joan McGlincy shared interesting stories from the life of Eleanor Roosevelt during a Sunday afternoon "Tea Talk" at the Governor Warner Mansion. The fundraising event sold out, with more than 40 guests enjoying the afternoon on the Mansion's wrap-around porch.
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Dennis L Hubbard
7:41 am on Friday, November 2, 2012
This would be so creepy to unexpectedly find! They way everything has "fallen" in the same direction, it looks to me like these newly weds were victims of a natural disaster, like a tornado maybe. Were there any notable events on this day in local history? more ›