Parlor

The Ernest Hemingway Birthplace

With five children and two generations of adults living together under one roof, the Hemingway Birthplace home had an atmosphere of constant activity. Evening dinners and daily prayer times were gatherings that helped connect the family to one another and form close familial bonds.

Glessner House

The parlor, a jewel-box space within the house, was the primary entertaining space for the Glessners. Centered by a custom Steinway piano and decorated with an elaborate hand-painted canvas wall covering, the room was the scene of countless intimate gatherings and musical entertainments.

International Museum of Surgical Science

The museum provides venue space for private events and tours of the salon, where Eleanor Robinson Countiss entertained her illustrious guests. The historic mansion is a unique setting for dinners, cocktail receptions, and meetings.

Pleasant Home

Original owner John Farson began hosting music, dance, and drama on Pleasant Home's property more than 115 years ago, before his home was even complete. Continuing Farson’s tradition, our Performing Arts Series features several indoor and outdoor performances each month.