Hillforest Victorian House Museum

04/20/2026

Don’t miss our beautiful Hillforest being featured this Wednesday, April 22nd on Channel 19’s “Kickin’ It with Ken”! Tentative broadcast tImes will be at: 7:45 AM, 8:30 AM, 9:45 AM and 10:30 AM. Always great to show off our very own National Historic Landmark!

04/14/2026

Hillforest's 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory' Tea, held on April 11th, was a wonderful achievement, thanks to the partnership with Aurora Public Library. Leslie Sutherlin, Director of the Library, presented an informative discussion on Roald Dahl's literary significance. Each participant received a “Gaff' chocolate bar and a copy of the cherished children's tale.

04/04/2026

Hillforest will be closed for Easter Sunday on April 5th. We apologize for any inconvenience. Thank you!

03/19/2026

Seats are still open for the Charlie & the Chocolate Factory Book Tea! Thanks to a grant from Dearborn Community Foundation, each guest will receive a FREE copy of Charlie & the Chocolate Factory, the classic children's book by Roald Dahl. Register online at hillforest.org/events

02/08/2026

02/05/2026

Join Hillforest volunteers at the annual Scone Make, Bake, and Partake on Saturday, March 21st at South Dearborn High School to not only learn how to make our famous scones but sit down to your own tea and scone treat! To register, call us at (812) 926-0087 or email [email protected] with your request.

12/26/2025

Stop by Dec. 30th for the last day to tour Hillforest in 2025. We hope everyone has a safe and Happy New Year!

12/16/2025

Hillforest will be closed today due to the condition of the steps. We hope to be open again on Wednesday for tours.

12/16/2025

Tried to capture some of the nighttime Christmas scenery last evening. You just have to come see for yourself!🎄🎁🎅

12/14/2025

Hillforest will be closed today due to the condition of the steps. We hope to be open again on Tuesday for tours.

12/13/2025

The Hillforest Holiday Tea has been canceled, and Hillforest will be closed for tours today (12/13/2025) due to the snow. Everyone, stay safe and warm. Thank you and Happy Holidays!

12/12/2025

Hillforest will be closed today, Dec. 12, 2025, due to the snow. We apologize for any inconvenience. Stay safe!