Educational Tours

Havilah Beardsley Home Front DoorCurrently, tours of the Havilah Beardsley House can be arranged by appointment. Arrange a tour of the house by contacting us at Ruthmere, 574-264-0330. Tours of the Havilah Beardsley House can be combined with a visit to the Ruthmere Mansion if you wish.

As the restoration of the Havilah Beardsley House into a living piece of Elkhart History continues, we will keep you posted about our progress. Following is a gallery of current photos of ongoing restoration work. Click on the pictures for a larger view.

The Havilah Beardsley Home Today
Front facade of the
Havilah Beardsley House today
Interior Doors with Restoration Work in Progress
Central hall looking into main parlor, with etched glass-paneled doorways 
Central staircase
Central staircase with
mahogany woodwork
Detail of mahogany woodwork in staircase
Detail of mahogany
woodwork in staircase
Large ceiling medallion in main portion of the home
Large ceiling medallion in
center portion of the home.
Another smaller ceiling medallion
A smaller ceiling medallion,
of which there are many
Parlor Fireplace
Marble fireplace in parlor
Detail of marble fireplace
Detail of the marble fireplace
East Wing, where floor is being replaced.  East Wing will be a welcome center with exhibits.
East Wing, where floor is being replaced. East Wing will be a welcome center with exhibits.
Ruthmere Executive Director Laurel Forsythe in the East Wing as work continues
Ruthmere Executive Director
Laurel Forsythe in the
unfinished East Wing
THE RESTORATION BEGINS
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