Historic Ivinson Mansion Holiday Open House brings community together
The Laramie Plains Museum will host its Holiday Open House and the Alice Hardie Stevens Center Christmas bazaar on the weekend of December 13 and 14, 2025, with the mansion decorated for seasonal walkthrough tours and local vendors on site. The events provide free access and clear visitor guidance, offering residents an opportunity to engage with local history, support community groups, and participate in a long standing civic tradition.
The Laramie Plains Museum will open the Historic Ivinson Mansion to the public for its seasonal Holiday Open House on December 13 and 14, 2025. The mansion will be decorated for the holidays and offered as free walkthrough tours, while the adjacent Alice Hardie Stevens Center will host the Laramie Woman’s Club and other vendors for a Christmas bazaar. The museum has posted specific weekend hours, for example December 13 from 3 to 6 p.m. and December 14 from 1 to 4 p.m., along with admission guidance and visitor information including tour times and pricing.
This local event combines heritage interpretation, civic organization activity, and seasonal commerce. Free tours of the mansion make a historic property more accessible to residents and visitors, while the bazaar concentrates support for volunteer groups and small sellers within Albany County. The presence of the Laramie Woman’s Club as a primary vendor underscores how longstanding community institutions use cultural programming to raise funds and maintain civic engagement.
Operational details are publicly available to help planning and access. Residents seeking further information may contact the museum at lpmdirector@laramiemuseum.org or by phone at (307) 742 4448. The museum calendar lists tour schedules and pricing for supplemental offers beyond the free walkthroughs. Clear posted hours and contact information reduce barriers to participation and help ensure transparency in how local cultural institutions schedule and present public programming.
Beyond the immediate weekend, these seasonal events contribute to the museum’s visibility and to local economic activity by drawing foot traffic to downtown areas. For Albany County voters and taxpayers, the open house provides a concrete example of how public history resources engage citizens and collaborate with volunteer organizations. Attendance supports preservation efforts and keeps community institutions accountable to the residents they serve.
