2026 Special Events

​We are open every Sunday from 2-4 PM for Guided Tours
​through the ​Ethnic Heritage Museum and Graham-Ginestra House.
Reservations are not required. We look forward to your visit!

SEPTEMBER

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Heritage Whiskey Wednesday

Wednesday, September 30th
5:30 PM at Barnstormer Distillery
Join us, Wednesday, September 30th, for an event to benefit the Heritage Museum Park, comprised of the Ethnic Heritage Museum and Graham-Ginestra House.
​The Heritage Museum Park is traveling offsite to the Barnstormer Distillery for a special event showcasing the Graham-Ginestra House and its unique history.

Ticket Price:
$40/person - Members
$45/person - Non-Members
Each ticket comes with a tour & tasting through Barnstormer Distillery, a commemorative gift, dinner from Texas Roadhouse, and live music by Trinadora! A cash bar will be available for alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.

Buy Tickets

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OCTOBER

Eerie Tales of the Dead
Paranormal Tour w/ Haunted Rockford

Saturday, October 3rd 
7 PM at the Ethnic Heritage Museum
Join Kathi Kresol from Haunted Rockford, Samantha Hochmann from Tinker Swiss Cottage, Nino from Midwest Ghost Investigators, and Tim Jones from In the Presence of Others Paranormal for this exciting start to October! 

The group will share stories of their personal experiences with the dead. These stories will inclue spine tingling encounters with the spirits of the Ethnic Heritage Museum and Graham-Ginestra House. A tour of both museums will take place after the presentation. 
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Ticket Price:
$40/person and purchased HERE!

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​Polish Past Honorees Celebration

Sunday, October 18th 
1 PM at the Ethnic Heritage Museum
Join us as we celebrate America's 250th by recognizing all past Polish Gallery Person of the Year honorees and their continued contributions to the Rockford community. 

This event is FREE to the public thanks to an America250 grant received from the City of Rockford! 

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Rockford's Most Haunted
Paranormal Investigation w/ Haunted Rockford

Saturday, October 24th 
6 PM starting at Veterans Memorial Hall
We will begin this event at Veterans Memorial Hall. We will be visiting three historical locations in Rockford: Veterans Memorial Hall, Tinker Swiss Cottage and Graham-Ginestra House. All of these sites have reported ghostly encounters and paranormal happenings. The history of these fascinating locations will be shared by the staff of the locations and Kathi Kresol. We will also have experienced paranormal investigators who will share their equipment to help capture evidence.

Participants will be traveling to each location in their own cars. We will be starting the event at Veterans Memorial Hall, meet us there.

Ticket Price:
$50/person and purchased HERE!

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NOVEMBER

Saturday, November 14th 
11 AM at the Ethnic Heritage Museum
Enjoy afternoon tea in the surrounds of the Holidays at the Ethnic Heritage Museum within the beautiful Heritage Museum Park. Our High Tea comes with three tiers of savory and sweet delicacies and unlimited tea service. 
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Tea service and food is provided by the talented and local "Vintage Goose Cafe". Treat yourself, family, and friends to this lovely respite.

Doors open at 10:45am and onsite parking is available in the parking lot at the corner of S Main & Morgan Streets.

After you enjoy your afternoon tea, guided tours will take you through the historic Graham-Ginestra House, decorated for the holidays. 

Ticket Price: 
​$40/person - Members
$45/person - Non-Members

BUY TICKETS

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We are open every Sunday from 2-4 PM for Guided Tours through the Ethnic Heritage Museum and Graham-Ginestra House.
​To schedule a private tour, weekday tour, special workshop, or room rental, call 815-962-7402 or email [email protected]

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