The University of Saint Francis is a beautiful campus here in Fort Wayne filled with unique history, the most popular building being the Bass Mansion. The 24,000 square-foot home belonged to John Henry Bass, a wealthy industrialist. It started out as a library for the university in 1983. In that year Sister Mary Ann McManus started Christmas at the Castle. She began the tradition by inviting florists and designers to decorate the rooms, unfortunately it ended a few years after. With the restoring of what is now known as Brookside in 2008-2009, Christmas at the Castle was able to come back in December of 2010.
Saint Francis preserved the history of the building while modernizing the three floors. The three floor mansion gives designers and florists ample space to choose which room they want to decorate. Visitors are able to tour all three floors with many rooms and offices to view. The beautifully decorated trees and greenery gives guests something to find around every corner. The decorator’s immense detail to the Christmas décor from the fireplace mirrors, mantels and railings brings visitors back year after year. Come get in the holiday spirit with us and explore Brookside, a unique traditional twist of Fort Wayne! Check below for dates and times.
Friday, December 5: 4 - 6 pm
Saturday, December 6: 12 - 5 pm
Sunday, December 7: 12 - 5 pm
Monday, December 8: 4 - 5 pm
Wednesday, Dec. 10: Noon -5 p.m., Senior Day at the Castle
Admission:
$6 per person; $25 maximum per family of six.
Senior Day admission:
$4 for seniors 55 and older.
Free parking at North Campus; shuttles available.
http://www.visitfortwayne.com/event/christmas-at-the-castle
University of Saint Francis, Brookside
2701 Spring Street
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Christmas at the Castle
The University of Saint Francis is a beautiful campus here in Fort Wayne filled with unique history, the most popular building being the Bass Mansion. The 24,000 square-foot home belonged to John Henry Bass, a wealthy industrialist. It started out as a library for the university in 1983. In that year Sister Mary Ann McManus started Christmas at the Castle. She began the tradition by inviting florists and designers to decorate the rooms, unfortunately it ended a few years after. With the restoring of what is now known as Brookside in 2008-2009, Christmas at the Castle was able to come back in December of 2010.
Saint Francis preserved the history of the building while modernizing the three floors. The three floor mansion gives designers and florists ample space to choose which room they want to decorate. Visitors are able to tour all three floors with many rooms and offices to view. The beautifully decorated trees and greenery gives guests something to find around every corner. The decorator’s immense detail to the Christmas décor from the fireplace mirrors, mantels and railings brings visitors back year after year. Come get in the holiday spirit with us and explore Brookside, a unique traditional twist of Fort Wayne! Check below for dates and times.
Friday, December 5: 4 - 6 pm
Saturday, December 6: 12 - 5 pm
Sunday, December 7: 12 - 5 pm
Monday, December 8: 4 - 5 pm
Wednesday, Dec. 10: Noon -5 p.m., Senior Day at the Castle
Admission:
$6 per person; $25 maximum per family of six.
Senior Day admission:
$4 for seniors 55 and older.
Free parking at North Campus; shuttles available.
http://www.visitfortwayne.com/event/christmas-at-the-castle
University of Saint Francis, Brookside
2701 Spring Street
