The Mansion

Address
515 Old Timber Road
Monticello, IL 61856 United States Get Directions
The Allerton Mansion, former home of artist and philanthropist Robert Allerton, offers semi-regular public events and self-guided tours. There are also a number of guest rooms available to accommodate a longer visit. Explore available guest rooms or reserve the mansion for a special event. Upcoming public events are listed below.

Events at this venue

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  • Public Mansion Tour

    Public Mansion Tours
    The Mansion 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience Level: Beginner Attend one of our Public Mansion Tours* to view inside Robert Allerton’s 1900s-era mansion and hear the unique history of the creation of the estate. Tours typically last 60 minutes and will meet in the Mansion Gallery. Tours will primarily cover the first floor of the home with an optional trip to […]

  • (SOLD OUT) Beginner Sourdough Breadmaking

    Beginner Sourdough Breadmaking
    The Mansion 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience Level: Beginner Learn about the process of making sourdough bread at Beginner Sourdough Breadmaking on Sunday, Sept. 27 or Oct. 11 from 2-5 p.m. in the Mansion Kitchen and Carriage House. Instructor Hannah Fink will cover the basic biology of a ferment and what it means to a sourdough culture, how to mix sourdough, how to […]

  • (SOLD OUT) Halloween Drag Bingo

    The Mansion 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    Join Sharon ShareAlike for a Halloween Themed Drag Bingo on Sunday, October 25 from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m in the Mansion Gallery. It is sure to be a good time with this fun and entertaining group! Doors will open at 3 p.m. and a cash bar will be available in the Solarium. Costumes are encouraged! $30/person (ages 21+). […]

  • (SOLD OUT) An Evening with Poe

    An Evening with Poe
    The Mansion 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    Would you be nervous—very, very dreadfully nervous to visit the mansion after dark? You are cordially invited to experience An Evening with Poe on Wednesday, October 28th or Thursday, October 29th. Walk the halls and discover the secrets of the Mansion while finding Poe in a different setting for each chilling tale. Doors open at […]

  • (SOLD OUT) An Evening with Poe

    An Evening with Poe
    The Mansion 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    Would you be nervous—very, very dreadfully nervous to visit the mansion after dark? You are cordially invited to experience An Evening with Poe on Wednesday, October 28th or Thursday, October 29th. Walk the halls and discover the secrets of the Mansion while finding Poe in a different setting for each chilling tale. Doors open at […]

  • Public Mansion Tour

    Public Mansion Tours
    The Mansion 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience Level: Beginner Attend one of our Public Mansion Tours* to view inside Robert Allerton’s 1900s-era mansion and hear the unique history of the creation of the estate. Tours typically last 60 minutes and will meet in the Mansion Gallery. Tours will primarily cover the first floor of the home with an optional trip to […]

  • (SOLD OUT) Whole Grain Pie Dough Workshop

    The Mansion 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience Level: All Skill Levels (Ages 15+; parents/guardians are not required to register with their children, but all minors must have a parent/guardian on-site.) Make your own delicious, flaky creations at a Whole Grain Pie Dough Workshop on Sunday, Nov.1 from 2-5 p.m. in the Mansion Kitchen. Instructor Hannah Fink will share how to make […]

  • Library Dedication

    The Mansion 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    Join us to celebrate one of the most iconic spaces in the Allerton Mansion at our Library Dedication on Wednesday, November 4 from 4-6 p.m. (program at 5 p.m.) Thanks to the generosity of Susan and Steven Zumdahl, the Library has undergone an extensive transformation over the last three years. Updated furniture, audio-visual equipment, window […]

  • Holiday Showcase presented by Sterling Wealth Management (Friday)

    The Mansion 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    Shop, eat, drink – and be merry! — at the Holiday Showcase presented by Sterling Wealth Management on Friday, December 4 from 5-9 p.m.! Grab a drink from the Solarium Bar and stroll through the decorated Mansion as you shop from specially selected artisans and businesses. Stop by the Carriage House for natural-ornament making with the […]

  • Holiday Showcase presented by Sterling Wealth Management (Saturday)

    The Mansion 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    Make the most of the season with an afternoon at Allerton during our Holiday Showcase presented by Sterling Wealth Management on Saturday, Dec. 6 from 12-8 p.m. in the Mansion! Shop for unique gifts from selected artisans and businesses as you stroll through the decorated Mansion and sip on a beverage from the Solarium Bar. […]

  • Holiday Showcase presented by Sterling Wealth Management (Sunday)

    The Mansion 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    Slow down and savor the season with a Sunday outing to the Holiday Showcase presented by Sterling Wealth Management on Sunday, Dec. 7 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Mansion! Shop for unique gifts from selected artisans and businesses as you stroll through the decorated Mansion and sip on a beverage from the Solarium […]

  • (SOLD OUT) Holiday Affair presented by Busey Bank

    The Mansion 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    Get in the holiday spirit with an elegant evening in the Mansion at Holiday Affair presented by Busey Bank on Saturday, December 12 from 5-10 p.m. Enjoy a welcome glass of champagne, cash bar, and passed hors d’oeuvres as you mingle and meander through the Mansion. Dinner will be served at 6 p.m. and includes complimentary wine […]

  • Sensory Hour Sweets with Santa

    The Mansion 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience the magic of the Allerton Mansion in a quieter environment with a smaller crowd at Sensory Hour Sweets with Santa on Sunday, Dec. 13 from 12:30-1:30 p.m. in the Mansion. Children will have the chance to chat and get their picture with Santa, hear a story from Mrs. Claus, create crafts and nibble on […]

  • Sweets With Santa presented by State Bank of Bement

    The Mansion 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience the magic of the Allerton Mansion* — and Santa! — at Sweets with Santa presented by State Bank of Bement on Sunday, Dec. 13 from 2-5 p.m. in the Mansion. Children will have a chance to chat and get their picture with Santa, read a story with Mrs. Claus, create their own crafts and […]

  • Winter Market

    Winter Market
    The Mansion 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    Do some holiday shopping, support local makers, and learn about Allerton’s folk school at The Farms: Winter Market on Friday and Saturday, Dec. 18-19 from 5-9 p.m. in the Mansion. Besides selling their handmade creations, instructors from The Farms folk school will share information about their craft and do informal demonstrations. Both evenings will include […]

  • Winter Market

    Winter Market
    The Mansion 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    Do some holiday shopping, support local makers, and learn about Allerton’s folk school at The Farms: Winter Market on Friday and Saturday, Dec. 18-19 from 5-9 p.m. in the Mansion. Besides selling their handmade creations, instructors from The Farms folk school will share information about their craft and do informal demonstrations. Both evenings will include […]