May 30, 2018 - Go Behind the Scenes at Black Point Estate and Gardens | Wisconsin Historical Society

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May 30, 2018 - Go Behind the Scenes at Black Point Estate and Gardens

For Immediate Release

May 30, 2018 - Go Behind the Scenes at Black Point Estate and Gardens | Wisconsin Historical Society

For Immediate Release

Contact: Keri O’Keefe
608-261-9597
keri.okeefe@wisconsinhistory.org

5.30.2018

Go Behind the Scenes at Black Point Estate and Gardens 

Lake Geneva, Wis. – Have you ever wondered what’s lurking behind closed doors at Black Point Estate and Gardens?  Discover the answer during the special summer event series: Black Point Nooks and Crannies Tour. 

“This experience will give guests a more complete glimpse into the lifestyle of Chicago’s successful beer baron, Conrad Siepp, viewing areas of the Estate which are normally off-limits,” said David Desimone, site director at Black Point Estate and Gardens. “The tour was developed to focus on the evolution of technologies that helped provide comfort at Black Point over the last 125 years.”

On the Black Point Nooks and Crannies Tour, tour guides will lead small groups through areas of the Estate not ordinarily open to the public.  These spaces include the basement, third floor, a view of the beautiful spiral tower staircase, and root cellar. 

When: June: 15, 22, & 29

July: 6, 13, 20, & 27

August: 3, 10, 17, 24, & 31

Time: 10:30 – 2:00PM

What: Black Point Nooks and Crannies Tour

Where: Black Point Estate & Gardens (Lake Geneva, WI)

The cost is $44.00 per person and there is considerable walking and stair climbing during the tour so guests should dress accordingly.  Tours are limited to twelve people so reservations are recommended. To make a reservation, contact the Lake Geneva Cruise Line at 262-248-6208 or at www.cruiselakegeneva.com.

About Black Point Estate and Gardens

Black Point Estate and Gardens is one of twelve historic sites administered by the Wisconsin Historical Society. The estate is a 20 room Queen-Anne style “cottage” built by Chicago beer baron Conrad Seipp with construction completed in 1888. Black Point Estate and Gardens is open for tours from May to October. Visitors can reach the site by boat, just as family and friends did in a bygone era. For more information and a list of upcoming events, visit blackpointestate.org.

About Wisconsin Historical Society
The Wisconsin Historical Society, founded in 1846, ranks as one of the largest, most active and most diversified state historical societies in the nation. As both a state agency and a private membership organization, its mission is to help people connect to the past by collecting, preserving and sharing stories. The Wisconsin Historical Society serves millions of people every year through a wide range of sites, programs and services. For more information, visit 
wisconsinhistory.org.

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