Vrooman Mansion Blog
It’s not too late to coordinate a holiday party in Bloomington-Normal for family, friends, or coworkers. And there are ways to make it easier for you as the party planner, and more enjoyable for your guests at the same time. Vrooman Mansion is the pe… Read more
Thank you to everyone who voted Vrooman Mansion as the Best Event Facility and Best Historic Site in Bloomington-Normal for the 2nd year in a row! We’re honored and humbled to receive your continued support! We are honored to be able to provide a uni… Read more
2023 Fall Date Ideas in Central Illinois The leaves are about to change! That means new opportunities for date night ideas that only fall weather can bring. We’ve pulled together some of the best Bloomington-Normal date ideas for couples to try. And … Read more
With the holiday season wrapping up, and a stack of Amazon boxes ready for the recycle bin, let Valentine’s Day be a day to give the gift of experiences, new memories, and epic moments. We compiled a list of five ways you can create new memories with… Read more
In 1903, two men and a dog made history. Their ragtag group was the first to drive an automobile across the United States. We have H. Nelson Jackson, Sewall Crocker, and Bud to thank for the first American road trip . Thirty-three years later, constr… Read more
If you're a fan of Bridgerton or Downtown Abbey, and wish you could throw your own old-fashioned party filled with romance, vintage glamour, and fancy tea cups... we have a few ideas to get you started. Whether you want to throw your own party "just … Read more
Vrooman Mansion has always been a place where people connect. It still is. What you might not know are the presidential connections linked to Vrooman Mansion and the broader Bloomington-Normal, IL community. This President’s Day start making plans to… Read more
Your wedding day will be vibrant, memorable and epic because it’s your story. And there is a lot that happens and a lot of decisions that need to be made before your big day! The experience of planning your wedding should fill you with excitement and… Read more
Many people don’t think of traveling to Central Illinois for a hiking trip, but the area has great hiking spots to offer and explore. Located only a two-hour drive from Chicago and less than an hour from Peoria and Springfield, Bloomington is the per… Read more
When selecting a venue for your corporate retreats and off-site educational seminars, consider what you want to get out of it. When you want to spark creativity, communication, originality, and team spirit choose Vrooman Mansion as your retreat cente… Read more