Annie Wiggins Guest House
Galena Illinois Area Events

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Miss Annie's Academy of the Victorian Arts

1860s Ladies Week

Dressing in the Victorian Way

Underpinnings

November 5^th – November 9^th

2007

In this week learn about the proper undergarments for a period correct fit.

 Learn how to sew a corset, and complete it during your week

Tea’s, Field Trips, and Parlor amusements included.

$150 + Corset Kit

Please bring basic sewing supplies and a sewing machine.

(List to be provided at registration)

The Gown

November 26^th – November 30^th

2007

In this week, learn about the proper style for different occasions

sew your own Day, Tea, Dinner, or Ball gown

Class includes period sewing techniques such as gauging, closures and fittings.

Tea’s, Field Trips, and Parlor amusements included.

$150.00 + corset + materials

(List to be provided at registration)

Download a copy of the complete brochure with forms to signup. 

Right Button Click over the link and then Choose to Save Target as the name of the pdf file.

Annie Vic Arts Brochure.pdf

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Annie Wiggins Ghost Tour

Please join us for a walking tour of old Galena.
We hope you will be entertained and maybe a little frightened
as you learn some of Galena History.
Please be sure to wear sturdy walking shoes as
terrain will be uneven and a flashlight after dark.
a mere  $10.00

May through October
Fridays   9:00 pm
Saturdays:  7:00 - 9:00 pm

Reservations Recommended
Tour times may vary as to seasonal temperatures.

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President Grant's Grand Birthday Celebration
April 18, 19 & 20  2008
Grant will be staying at the Annie Wiggins Guest House
The celebration is sponsored by the Spirits of the Museum
www.galenahistorymuseum.org

Grant's Home

www.granthome.com

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Galena River Recreation
Fever River Outfitters rents kayaks, canoes and bikes, and hosts a number of events.   
Evening paddles or bile trips are listed on their website.
www.fevcrriveroutfitters.com

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