Constructed in 1867-1869 at a cost of $120,000.00. The Culbertson Manion is one of the finest examples of French Empire architectural style in the state of Indiana. It is a 25 room, 3 story mansion which has hand painted ceilings, carved staircase, marble fireplace, and period furnishings. William S. Culbertson was a dry goods merchant and philanthropist who invested much of his wealth in New Albany.
| Services and amenities available on the site: | |
| X | Conducted Tours |
| X | Self-Guided Tours |
| X | Videotape(s) |
| Film(s) | |
| X | Slide Program(s) |
| Prepared "Look-Learn-Listen" Questions | |
| X | Theme-Related Sale Items (books/postcards/souvenirs) |
| X | Hands-On Activities |
| Living History or Costumed Interpretation | |
| X | Parking For School Buses |
| X | Restroom Facilities |
| X | Convenient Water Fountains |
| Picnicking Facilities | |
| X | Vending Machines or Other Food/Drink Services |
| Overnight Accommodations | |
| X | Auditorium/Meeting Room |
| X | Emergency Services (first-aid) |
| Other services and amenities available: | |
| Operating Period: | Mid-March thru mid-December |
| Days of The Week Open: | Tuesday-Sunday, closed Mondays |
| Site Hours: | 9a.m.-5p.m. Tuesday-Saturday; 1p.m.-5p.m. Sunday |
| Regular Admission Fees:: | Donations accepted |
| Educational Admission Fees: | Donations accepted |
| Number of People The Site Can Accommodate: | Up to 50 |
| Handicapped Accessible: | Yes |
| Materials which can be sent to the teacher or group before a visit: | |||||||
| Site Brochure | |||||||
| Pre-Visit Planning Package For Teachers/Leaders | |||||||
| Pre-Visit Package For Students | |||||||
| Lesson Plans or Other Materials Relating Sites To Statewide Curriculum | |||||||
| List of Sale Items Suitable For Students | |||||||
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| Books (on loan) | |||||||
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| Services the site offers to educational groups: | |
| Does the site offer guest speakers for off-site programs? | Yes |
| Annually recurring events: | Haunted House, Christmas Open House, Easter Egg Hunt, Ice Cream Social, Summer Adventure Classes, Herb Sale, Scary story Writing Contest |
| Site location: | 914 E Main St |
| Organization administering the site: | IDNR-Div of Museum and Historic sites |
| Contact information: | |
| Mailing address: | 914 E Main St New Albany, IN 47150 |
| Phone: | (812) 944-9600 |
| Fax: | (812) 949-6134 |
| Email: | culbertson@disknet.com |
| Web site: | http://www.ai.org/ism/sites/culbertson |
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