PUBLIC PROGRAMS Click for events by month:  November, December ONGOING PROGRAMS Great House Tours at Castle Hill, The Crane Estate, Ipswich MA A national treasure, this magnificent mansion offers an opulent glimpse of the Crane family’s life in the roaring 20’s. Tours feature beautifully appointed rooms with ornate woodcarvings, luxurious Italian marble, sterling silver fixtures, and more. Open May 27 through Columbus Day, Wednesdays – Thursdays | 10AM – 3PM; Fridays – Saturdays | 10AM – 1PM (except July 4th) First Wednesdays, June 3 through September 2 | 10AM - 7PM. Members: free. Nonmembers: Adult $10, Child $5. Minimum age: 8 years old (16 without adult). Group tours by appointment. Call 978.921.1944 x8815.  Historic Landscape Tours of Castle Hill, The Crane Estate, Ipswich MA Take a guided historic walking tour of this grand, early 20th century summer estate by the sea and learn about the designs of Boston landscape architects Olmsted Bros. and Arthur Shurcliff. Thursdays & Saturdays, May 28 through October 10, except July 4th | 10AM. Tour lasts 90 minutes. Bring comfortable footwear and water bottle. Members: Free. Nonmembers: $5. Minimum age: 8 years old (16 without adult). NOVEMBER November 6, 2009 | 5 - 7PM Castle Hill on the Crane Estate, 978.356.4351 x4015 Crane Estate Art Show & Sale: Artists' Reception FREE November 7, 2009 | 10AM - 4PM each day Castle Hill on the Crane Estate, 978.356.4351 x4015 Crane Estate Art Show & Sale FREE November 8, 2009 | 10AM - 4PM Castle Hill on the Crane Estate, 978.356.4351 Crane Estate Art Show & Sale FREE November 12, 2009 | 6PM Castle Hill on the Crane Estate, 978.412.2555 Celebrity Chefs Best Local Food Series: Chef Barbara Lynch $145 per person November 28, 2009 | 9AM - 1PM Castle Hill on the Crane Estate, 978.921.1944 x4001 Crane Estate Volunteer Crew FREE DECEMBER December 4, 2009 | 6 - 9PM Castle Hill on the Crane Estate, 978.356.4351 x4015 The Greening of the Great House Open House Preview Party Get a sneak peek at the Great House "greened" for the holidays and meet the florists and designers who made it happen. Live music, hors d' oeuvres, cash bar, and seasonal merriment.Members Only: $28 per person December 5, 2009 | 12Noon - 6PM Castle Hill on the Crane Estate, 978.356.4351 x4015 The Greening of the Great House Holiday Open House Members: Adult $8, Child $5. Nonmembers: Adult $12, Child $8 December 6, 2009 | Sunday 12Noon - 4PM Castle Hill on the Crane Estate, 978.356.4351 x4015 The Greening of the Great House Holiday Open House Members: Adult $8, Child $5. Nonmembers: Adult $12, Child $8 December 13, 2009 | 3PM Castle Hill on the Crane Estate, 978.356.4351 x4015 Holiday Choral Concert Members: $20. Nonmembers: $25. December 16, 2009 | 3:30 - 5PM Castle Hill on the Crane Estate, 978.356.4351 x4015 Holiday Children's Parties Members: $18 per child. Nonmembers: $22 per child. Accompanying adults FREE. December 17, 2009 | 3:30 - 5PM Castle Hill on the Crane Estate, 978.356.4351 x4015 Holiday Children's Parties Members: $18 per child. Nonmembers: $22 per child. Accompanying adults FREE.