Ewing Manor

05/28/2026

Shoutout to Kim from Illinois State University Grounds Staff!

A big thank you to Kim for bringing a magical touch to the Genevieve Green Gardens at Ewing Cultural Center! 🌸🧚‍♀️ The newly installed Fairy Garden adds whimsy, creativity, and charm for everyone to enjoy.

05/19/2026

05/14/2026

Wonderful article in today's "Pantagraph" about the restoration of Ewing Manor. To read full story, click on title of article.

After more than a decade of work, Ewing Manor’s restoration is complete, preserving its history as it nears its 2028 centennial.

05/12/2026

Blooming today in the Genevieve Green Gardens at Ewing Cultural Center, the yellowwood tree, prized for its, fragrant, white blossoms, alongside peonies, that symbolize romance, prosperity, and good fortune. Engage your sense of smell today by taking a leisurely walk through the gardens. The gardens are open daily and ready for your enjoyment.

05/07/2026

Kaitlyn Klepec, Pantagraph reporter, plays Hazle Buck Ewing’s 1919 Ampico baby grand piano. Hearing music resonate throughout the manner is a true joy, it brings the home to life in the most meaningful way.

05/03/2026

Greeted by volunteers, staff, and the resident rabbit, Ewing Cultural Center welcomed more than 5,000 prom-goers and their families over the past two Saturdays.

Congratulations to all the high school seniors as you celebrate this exciting milestone and create memories that will last a lifetime!

05/01/2026

~Flashback Friday~

Nelson Ewing, son of Davis Ewing and Hazle Buck Ewing, married June Bode on May 3, 1941, in McLean, Illinois. Nelson and June shared a marriage that lasted 60 years, remaining together until Nelson’s death in 2001. They were the parents of four children.

04/27/2026

They say April showers bring May flowers…
Judging by today, May is about to be one beautiful garden!

04/24/2026

In celebration of Earth Day and Arbor Day this week, Noah’s Ark Preschool children helped plant a dogwood tree, a scarlet oak tree, and 96 milkweed plants for monarch butterflies in the Genevieve Green Gardens at the Ewing Cultural Center. Thank you to the 60 four‑year‑olds, along with their teachers and parents, for joining us in honoring these two important days and making a positive impact on our environment.