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REGISTRATION CLOSED - Special Guided Tour of the Jewett House
*Capacity has been reached for this tour and we are no longer taking online reservations. You are welcome to show up at the start of the tour to see if there are any openings due to cancellations or no shows.

This tour is being offered as part of the Oberlin College Parents and Family Weekend activities, but is open to the public!

JEWETT HOUSE (73 S. PROFESSOR ST. / SOUTH OF CONSERVATORY PARKING LOT)

Learn about Frank Fanning Jewett, Sarah Frances Gulick Jewett, Charles Martin Hall, the Aluminum Reduction Process and life in Oberlin during the Progressive Era on this 45-minute guided tour of the Oberlin Heritage Center’s 1884 Jewett House. Additional topics include architecture, interior design, social reform, and student boarders who stayed with the family during their time at Oberlin College.

This tour will feature a costumed living historian portraying Fanny Jewett.

Advance registration required. Questions? Call 440-774-1700.

Date: 11/8/2024
Time: 1:30 pm - 2:15 pm
Category: Tour
Adult Price: $4.00
Member Price: $0.00
College Student Price: $0.00
College Student Member Price: $0.00
Child Price: $0.00
Child Member Price: $0.00
Note About Pricing: OHC is part of the Museums for All and the Blue Star Museums programs. Admission is $0 for eligible participants (M4A: SNAP, EBT, or WIC card; Blue Star: active service member or veteran and their families).

Online registration for Museums for All and Blue Star Museums admissions is not available at this time. If you would like to make an advance registration, please call 440-774-1700 or email tourinfo@oberlinheritage.org.

Capacity: 10
Openings: 0