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Mansion Events

At Vrooman Mansion, you will love the beautiful and historic ambiance of a bygone era – a time where silver tea and garden parties, candlelight suppers, and fashionable soirees were the order of the day. We host a few public affairs during the year, so check out our upcoming events, follow us on Facebook, and sign-up for our email newsletter to stay up to date!

From Downton Abbey themed fashion shows, Steampunk brunches, Titanic 9-course dinners, Gone with the Wind and other themed afternoon teas, A Day in Historic Dimmitt’s Grove, to Holiday Christmas tours, these experiences give visitors a special look into the mansion and Central Illinois.

For all events, ticket sales are limited and on sale a couple months prior to the event. Please check our Facebook page for details. Sign up for our newsletter (signup is in the footer at the bottom of the page) to be notified of upcoming events – you won’t want to miss them!

Vrooman Mansion is a perfect stop for your group or bus tour to relive the past. Tour the house, learn about its rich history, and enjoy a sit-down lunch. Call us to coordinate the perfect stop and experience for your group.

October Event

Witches Weekend at The Vrooman Mansion!

What you have all been waiting for! We've worked extra hard brewing up some magic for this event!
Join us for Witches Weekend at The Mansion!

Highlights:

Hands-on workshops: dive into herbology, tarot, spell bowls, and more!
Vendor Fair on the lawn: browse unique wares, crystals, handcrafted good, or get a personalized reading from one of our many tarot, oracle and energy readers! ($5 CASH entry)
Unique performances: Blaze Badu will perform an enchanting fire dance at 5 pm to close down the vendor fair-- and Illinois native author T.E. Gibson will be doing a reading from her debut novel, with a Q&A to follow!
Feminine Hygiene Product drive: bring new, in original packaging feminine hygiene items to contribute- we will distribute these to women in need in our community!
Special weekend long VIP opportunities

The rooms will appeared to be sold out as we have them reserved for this event. Please call us for room availability!

Witches Tea & Fortune

a magical tea party

Step through the historic doors of the Vrooman Mansion for an afternoon where Victorian elegance meets mystical intrigue.

Join us for our Witches' Tea and Fortune, a unique gathering celebrating seasonal magic, ancient folklore, and the art of divination. Guests will indulge in a lavish tea buffet, featuring an array of teas, sweet confections, and savory bites. As you sip and savor, enjoy a captivating presentation on Tasseography; the art of tea leaf reading. You'll learn the history, symbols, and secrets at the bottom of your teacup.

Your experience includes:

A guided presentation on the history of Tasseography.
A self serve tea buffet featuring sweet and savory seasonal bites.

Costumes, gothic attire, or your favorite witchy finery are highly encouraged!

When: October 18th, 2026

Time: Starting at 1pm

Cost: $45 per Witch

*Space is limited to preserve an intimate atmosphere.

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