Ruthmere Museum Campus Opening Day and Beardsley Neighborhood Day

On Saturday, April 1st, mere is hosting the f annual Beardsley Neighborhood Day! On our Opening Day for 2023, we invite our neighbors from throughout the Beardsley Historic District to visit the Ruthmere Quilt Garden Green for a meet and greet celebration

Schedule of Events:

• 10am-11am -- Beardsley Neighborhood Spring Cleanup Walk. Meet at Havilah Beardsley House, divide into teams and pick up light trash within the neighborhood for one hour.
• Coffee, gloves, trash bags and light trash haul away is provided free of charge to all who help.
• 11am-3pm  -- Get to Know Your Neighbors Party. Food/Info Tent, Kids Bounce House, Nelson's Golden Glow Chicken and a vegan option from Moringa Tree (food available while supplies last--we are getting 600 half chickens). 2pm -- Announcement of NEW Beardsley Neighborhood Curb Appeal Micro Grant Program beginning 2023-24.  Learn about goals and how to app
• LOCATION will be at Ruthmere's Quilt Garden Green (immediately east of Ruthmere Mansion, parking at First Presbyterian Church).

Meet Neighbors & Representatives From:

- Ruthmere Museum

- Wellfield Botanic Gardens

- Elkhart City Parks

- Big Brothers Big Sisters

- Elkhart Boys & Girls Club

- Indiana Landmarks

and more!