General Lew Wallace Study & Museum

TASTE of Montgomery County
2022-08-27 12:00 - 22:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | General Lew Wallace Study & Museum, 200 Wallace Ave., Crawfordsville, IN, 47933, United States
This is our major fundraiser, featuring live musical acts and local food and beverage vendors. Visit the TASTE website for more information.
There are no Museum tours during the TASTE of Montgomery County.

Holiday Tea
2022-12-02 15:00 - 18:00 | General Lew Wallace Study & Museum, 200 Wallace Ave., Crawfordsville, IN, 47933, United States
The 2022 Holiday Tea will take place at Elston Homestead. Visit the event page for more information.

TASTE of Montgomery County
2023-08-26 12:00 - 22:00 | General Lew Wallace Study & Museum, 200 Wallace Ave., Crawfordsville, IN, 47933, United States

Holiday Tea & Fashion Show
2023-12-01 15:00 - 18:00 | Lane Place, 212 South Water St, Crawfordsville, IN, 47933, United States

Holiday Tea & Fashion Show
2024-12-06 15:00 - 18:00 | General Lew Wallace Study & Museum, 200 Wallace Ave., Crawfordsville, IN, 47933, United States
This year’s Holiday Tea & Fashion Show will be held on Friday, December 6, 2024 with the theme being “St. Nicholas” The event is a major fundraiser for the General Lew Wallace Study & Museum and will be hosted at the Elston Homestead at 400 East Pike Street. Visitors may attend the holiday event any time between 3:00 and 6:00 p.m.
Elston Homestead
The impressive Elston Homestead, located on Pike Street, was the childhood home of Susan Elston Wallace. It is now owned by Wabash College. Each year, designers from Milligan’s Flowers & Gifts provide elaborate holiday decorations for the Tea.
A spotlight feature of the event is an interactive fashion show featuring local models wearing fashions from local boutique heathcliff. The fashion show will begin at 3:30.
In addition, visitors will win door prizes throughout the afternoon. All ticket-holders are automatically entered in the drawing. Attendees need not be present to win. Door prizes will be distributed throughout.
Refreshments include tea and coffee, served with sweet and savory treats. Special thanks go to Bon Appétit and tea committee members for the preparation and festive presentation of the food and drink.
Another highlight of the afternoon will be live holiday music by the Wabash College Glee Club.
2024 Models

TBD

19th Annual Holiday Tea - A Very Vintage Christmas
2025-12-05 15:00 - 18:00 | General Lew Wallace Study & Museum, 200 Wallace Ave., Crawfordsville, IN, 47933, United States
On December 5, the General Lew Wallace Study & Museum will be celebrating the 19th annual Holiday Tea & Fashion Show. It is a lovely way to welcome the Holiday Season. This event, A Very Vintage Christmas, will offer a twist this year. After long-time participant, heathcliffs, closed earlier this year, we will be offering unique fashions by local, family-owned store Denhart’s Mercantile. We will also be introducing our guests to holiday décor by A Sprig of Lime!
With models showcasing beautiful ensembles, experience the creativity of Denhart’s Mercantile as they offer the latest in fashion—clothing, jewelry & accessories, gifts
and home décor, shoes, boots, and clothing for women, men, children, and grandchildren in your life! Their curated looks are fresh, on-trend, and beautifully accessorized.
The designs by Denhart’s will be complemented by the beautifully decorated Elston Homestead. Holiday decorations, by Kellie Maxwell Algate, owner of A Sprig of Lime, together with Susan Rosen formerly of Milligan’s Flowers & Gifts. They will decorate with a vintage vibe designed to delight and inspire guests.
A Sprig of Lime, formerly Milligan’s Flowers & Gifts, is starting a fresh new tradition in Crawfordsville shopping; they offer fresh flower arrangements and gifts for every occasion. The store carries unique lines of holiday ornaments, special occasion gifts, artwork by local artists, jewelry, and even sweet treats!
To further the Holiday Spirit, the Wabash College T-Tones, under the direction of Juan Hernandez and backed by Cheryl Everett’s piano, will be performing both holiday classics and some delightful, unexpected songs.
Finally, there is the food! Extraordinary sweets and savories, tea and coffee served on fine china and the Elston silver make this a unique event in Crawfordsville. In a very real sense this afternoon of hospitality continues traditions started by Maria Elston, mother of Susan Wallace and Joanna Lane, 190 years ago. Our thanks to Wabash College for helping us host this event. Proceeds from the event support both the General Lew Wallace Study & Museum and the Montgomery County Historical Society/Lane Place. We hope that you can join us!
Tickets can be purchased online or in person at the Carriage House with cash or check.
