What's New at Brucemore

Brucemore completed Phase III of the Mansion Envelope Restoration Project in early December. Over the course of nine months, contractors stabilized the east and west façades of the 1880s mansion…

New Virtual Exhibit As we prepare to celebrate the holidays a little differently this year, some of our favorite holiday traditions may be neglected. If you normally sit down to…

Gifts From Douglas Family Descendent Provide New information The artifacts in Brucemore’s collection have a strong connection to the families who lived on the estate and the businesses they owned.…

At the Silos and Smokestacks National Heritage Area (SSNHA) Virtual Golden Silo Barn Party on November 12, 2020, Brucemore was honored with two awards. First, Brucemore was named the Silos…

This holiday season, the mansion at Brucemore has re-opened after being closed since March due to the pandemic and derecho. The holiday season creates fond memories of Brucemore for many…

Margaret Douglas Hall kept a diary for much of her life. As one of many primary sources in Brucemore’s archives, it provides valuable first hand insight into life in the…

On November 16, the state adopted new restrictions to help control the spread of COVID-19. Brucemore staff have continued to follow the available data and changes from a local to…

One month after the derecho It has been over one month since the derecho, a storm with winds in excess of 110 mile per hour, caused extensive damage in Eastern…

On August 10, 2020, a derecho with 110+ mile per hour straight line winds devestated eastern Iowa. At Brucemore, every building suffered varying levels of damage and early estimates suggest…

Letter from Director of Community Engagement August 20,2020 Friends of Brucemore – This has been a tough year for everyone. The global pandemic has required drastic changes to how we live, work, and…