W.K. Kellogg Manor House, Hickory Corners (Photo: MSU’S KELLOGG BIOLOGICAL STATION)

Historical Mansion Tours

To get into the holiday spirit, spend time walking the halls of history, decked out in all the festive colors and decorations of Christmas.


Felt Estate, Saugatuck (Photo: HANNAH ZIEGELER)
Felt Estate, Saugatuck (Photo: HANNAH ZIEGELER)

Starting in November
Self-guided tours Monday-Wednesday 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
or book guided tours Friday—Sunday

Self-guided tours November 18, 24, 25
Self-guided tours December 2, 9, 16
11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Self-guided tours
December 9, 10
12 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Hackley & Hume Historic Site, Muskegon
Hackley & Hume Historic Site, Muskegon

Holidays tours kick-off November 25
Self-guided tours December 2, 9, 16, 23, 27, 28
3 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Guided tours every Sunday in December
1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Mid-November through December
Self-guided tours every Saturday and Sunday
12 p.m. to 4 p.m.

December
Guided tours every day except Sundays
11 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Friday and Saturday
2 p.m. Monday—Thursday

Tea with Provencals December 13
Self-guided tours December 9 and 16
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Edsel & Eleanor Ford House, Grosse Pointe Shores (Photo: FORD HOUSE)
Edsel & Eleanor Ford House, Grosse Pointe Shores (Photo: FORD HOUSE)

Self-guided tours from mid-November until January
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday—Sunday

Self-guided tours November 24 through December 23
Holiday Walk during the day
Winter Wonder Lights at night

Guided tours mid-November
12:30 p.m.
Open for dinner and tours
Wednesday—Sunday evenings

Self-guided tours November 18 and 19
12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
December Tea December 2 and 9


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