Indianapolis - The President Benjamin Harrison Home and Morris-Butler House supported by four other elegant, historic homes on the city's Old Northside will celebrate spring by hosting "Stroll into Spring," a six-course progressive dinner and tours of the host sites, on Friday, May 16 from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m.
The progressive dinner tour will feature the Morris-Butler House, the DeWolf-Allerdice House, Mather House and Garden, the Harrison Home, The Propylaeum Club, and the Thornton-O'Bannon-Atherton House* and their individual architectural interest, art, and music as well as memorable food.
The special evening will begin at the Morris-Butler House with hors d'oeuvres. Soup will be served at the DeWolf-Allerdice House. The Mather House will serve the salad course. Palates will be cleared with sorbet at the Harrison Home. The entree will be served at The Propylaeum Club, and the evening will close with dessert at the Thornton-O'Bannon-Atherton House.
Reservations are required and can be made by contacting the Morris-Butler staff at 317-636-5409. Tickets are $70 per person. Proceeds from the evening support educational programming at both the Harrison Home and the Morris-Butler House.
Parking will be provided at the Morris-Butler House at 1204 N. Park Avenue.
The President Benjamin Harrison Foundation, Inc., is a 501 (c) (3) not-for-profit organization, which sees its mission to be increasing public understanding of, appreciation for, and participation in the American system of self-government through the life stories of an American President.
The Foundation preserves and maintains the historic 1875 Italianate Victorian home of the 23rd President as a museum and memorial, accredited by the American Association of Museums. The three-level landmark home contains many of Harrison's paintings, furniture, and decorative arts including unique political memorabilia. More information is available on the home's web site.
*NOTE: Addresses of the six locations are:
Morris-Butler House Museum - 1204 N. Park Avenue
DeWolf-Allerdice House - 1224 N. Park Avenue
Mather House and Garden - 1511 N. Park Avenue
President Benjamin Harrison Home - 1230 N. Delaware Street
The Propylaeum Club - 1410 N. Delaware Street
Thornton-O'Bannon-Atherton House - 1226 N. Broadway
