Ewing Manor

06/03/2025

Plein Air of McLean County artist enjoy a morning of painting in the Genevieve Green Gardens at Ewing Cultural Center. A few before & after pieces. Artist have been painting the manor and the gardens since the manor was built in 1929.

06/02/2025

TODAY, Monday, June 2, 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. tour historic Sunset Hill, now known as Ewing Manor. Ever wonder when you drive by want the inside of the manor looks like or who lived there, why did they build a castle in Bloomington, IL? Every Monday, June - September you can find out the answers to those questions.

05/30/2025

Sometimes you just need to put down the phone and notice the beauty of your surroundings, the baby bunny or the flower making its way through the cracks. It’s the little things in life that make a difference.

05/23/2025

You never know who will show up to walk around the gardens at Ewing Cultural Center.

05/21/2025

Blooming today in the Genevieve Green Gardens at Ewing Cultural Center, lovely peonies offering a variety of bright colors.

05/17/2025

Lost part of a buckeye tree from the high winds. Grateful for Grounds worker Josh for removing before this afternoon’s wedding.

05/16/2025

It’s a beautiful day at Sunset Hill, now known at Ewing Manor.

05/10/2025

There are many varieties of birds in the gardens at Ewing Cultural Center. Spotted today was Illinois State University’s mascot Reggie Redbird enjoying the warm weather.

05/08/2025

A gift from Kenneth & Sandra Jesse has made it possible to replace the 38-year-old bamboo structures in the Japanese Garden at Ewing Cultural Center. Every gift makes a difference, by going to https://giving.illinoisstate.edu/fund/ewing-cultural-center-and-gardens/, you can also make a difference. Thank you to Nate McClintick, Illinois State University graduate, owner of McClintick Construction for your expertise and care in building the new structures. The pictures tell the story of the need for this project.

05/07/2025

New plantings in the Genevieve Green Gardens at Ewing Cultural Center are bringing a fresh look to the gardens. The Theatre at Ewing beds are getting a refresh with flowering plants and grasses. Flowering vines were planted in Sally Jacob Arbor by the compass garden. Stop by to enjoy these new additions.

05/07/2025

Wrigley Gum was owned by the Wrigley family and the Buck family, Hazle’s father OJ Buck was a partner with Wrigley, he managed the factories along with his sons.

Wrigley initially made its gum in Chicago at 3527 S. Ashland Ave. Wrigley gum is now primarily manufactured at Wrigley Manufacturing Company in Gainesville, Georgia. The Gainesville facility is the largest gum manufacturer in the world. The company currently sells its products in over 180 countries and districts, operates in over 50 countries, and has 21 production facilities in 14 countries.
Additionally, Wrigley also has a global innovation center in Chicago, Illinois. While the primary manufacturing plant is in Georgia, the company's headquarters and innovation center are still located in Chicago.

05/05/2025

Spring has only just begun, but would you believe that the David Davis Mansion and Ewing Manor are already deep into our holiday event planning? In the spirit of things to come, we're excited to announce that this year's Christmas at the Mansions will have a Bonus Home! Please join us in welcoming Broadview Mansion to this cherished annual event! This means your 2025 Christmas at the Mansions ticket will get you into all THREE historic houses, decked out for the holidays! We hope you will mark your calendars for Saturday, December 13 from 2-7pm and plan on attending this wonderful night of festive celebration!