Join us for a screening of the gothic horror classic, Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1941). From the director who brought to life Gone with the Wind and The Wizard of Oz, Victor Fleming examines the dark side of Victorian psychology in his adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson's 1886 novella. Dr. Jekyll (Spencer Tracy) proposes […]
Victorians developed new colors and techniques for making art, but some could put them in their graves! Find out about the deadly ingredients list, artists who may have inadvertently poisoned themselves, and what colors were the most problematic at this event. From arsenic to lead, Victorian artists were exposed to a spectrum of toxins. Join […]
It’s Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead)! Join us for November’s First Sundays as we talk about the history of this celebration and make a fluttering butterfly clothespin craft. Find us at the corner of Mission Inn Avenue and Main Street for this free, family-friendly activity! First Sundays: Dia de los Muertos is […]
Share an evening under the stars as we screen the costume drama Far from the Madding Crowd (1967). This film version of Thomas Hardy’s classic 1874 Victorian-era novel with the same name is set in an idyllic rural setting. The serene place contrasts dramatically with a story of emotional tension, love, and betrayal. The story […]
Many of the winter holiday traditions we have today were popular in the Victorian era. From decorating with evergreens, to holiday cards and gift giving, these practices have been around […]
The winter season means the smell of pine is in the air! Evergreens are a staple of the winter season and have been used to bring life into homes during […]
Come see how we’ve decked the halls at Heritage House! Our docents are ready to welcome you inside to view the ways Victorians decorated for the holidays. Beyond the house […]
