Monthly Hill O’ Beans Coffee Social
December 10, 9:00 am
Museum Lounge
Free to all
Join us on the second Tuesday of each month for a short presentation on a historic topic and to share your insights. You will learn something unexpected while enjoying coffee and treats.
This month’s Hill O’ Beans discussion will be “Christmas Trivia” plus the memories this brings to mind.
Bevington Mansion on Tour of Homes
Saturday, December 14, 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Bevington Mansion
$20 for selected homes in or near Winterset, proceeds go to C.R.I.S.P. services
This year, the 1856 Bevington Mansion will be decked out with Victorian-era Christmas spirit. Come see how the Bevington family would have celebrated in the late 1800s.
Tickets can be purchased prior to the event at several locations. Day-of tickets ($30) can be purchased at the Lakeview County Club only. See Facebook page Winterset Christmas Tour of Homes for details.
Santa Visits History on the Hill
Saturday, December 14, 2024, 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Museum Lounge
Free to all
Visit Santa, tell him your wish list, and snap your photo with him in front of our huge Christmas tree. The first 200 children receive a goodie bag, plus there is popcorn and cocoa for all.
Live Nativity on The Hill
Monday, December 16 and Tuesday, December 17, 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Madison County Historical Complex Grounds
Free to all
The 33rd annual Living Nativity experience is presented by the the First United Methodist Church of Winterset and the Winterset Foursquare Church, hosted by the Madison County Historical Society. Come experience the shepherds, inn keeper, and angels, all leading to the Holy Family in the Bevington stable.
Museum Season Ends
Closed October 16, 2024 to April 30, 2025
The Museum, Bevington Mansion, and other historic buildings are now closed until the 2025 season. But there is much to be done On The Hill. Staff and volunteers are getting ready for several Christmas events hosted here, organizing our vast collections of objects and documents, and planning new exhibits.
Office hours are 8:00 am – 4:00 pm. Please call ahead before visiting to make sure we are near the door to greet you.