2015 EXHIBITS: MAY 24- JULY 12. Whether the beauty and intricacy of hand-sewn quilts grabs your attention, or you are curious about what Victorian clothing looks like, this special display had something for everyone. The display about textiles featured a quilt turning.
2014 EXHIBIT: MAY 25 – AUGUST 31. Displays of the work of Port Washington artist Eleanor Thien, whose father founded the village of Thiensville, as well as the work of some of her students.
Other local families have contributed items to the house from the 1850 – 1900 period. They include Wild Rose tea set, hand painted, along with glassware, a serving bowl and tray and textiles. A beautiful white lawn shirt waist and camisole is on display in the bedroom, and a white lawn christening gown adorns the black walnut cradle. A pre-Civil War era doll with china head, feet and hands. The Eghart House contains an outstanding collection of Victorian furniture and other household goods.
2013 SPECIAL EVENT: The Judge Eghart House hosted a book signing, July 21, for “Where Time Stood Still” booklet, written by Bruce and Carol Bamberg. Bruce Bamberg is a descendant of the Eghart family, and referenced family letters to write the book from the point of view of each of the Eghart family members.
2013 EXHIBITS: JULY 14 – SEPTEMBER 1. The people of the Victorian era were gadget lovers and highly inventive folks. During the last half of the nineteenth century, many of our everyday tools were invented, such as the Domestic sewing machine in 1861.
2013 EXHIBITS: MAY 26 – JULY 7. During the sesquicentennial commemoration of the battle of Gettysburg, the Judge Eghart House celebrated one of Port Washington’s best known Civil War heroes, Edward Blake. Photographs and memorabilia of his life were on display. This modest and fearless young man saved his regiment’s flag during “one of the fiercest fights of the whole war”.
2012 EXHIBITS: JULY 22 – SEPTEMBER 2. Discover the shocking habits of 19th century ladies behind closed doors!
2012 SPECIAL EVENT: Mrs. Eghart was known for her lilacs which she sold in Milwaukee. There were many parties hosted outside in the warmer months. Several lilac bushes still bloom on the property each spring. In 2012 we were honored to be a part of the Port Washington Garden Walk, on July 14. We showcased our potted and cutting gardens.
2012 EXHIBITS: MAY 27 – JULY 15. Celebrating 140 years. The house built in 1872 by Louis Teed. Restored and open for tours 1970.
2011 EXHIBITS: AUGUST. Without Walmart nearby, the Victorians created their own home remedies and a sampling of these were on display. Visitors could taste a blackberry cordial that promotes good health. A local woman’s lovely navy blue wedding dress (not white, and you’ll learn why) was also on display.