The Felt Estate, Mission Statement

The Felt Estate Historic Home and Gardens will:

Offer tours, programs, and exhibits portraying the cultural, social, and economic activities of the period, fostering the public's appreciation of the mansion's architecture and gardens.

Create a gracious atmosphere for lectures, recitals, meetings, weddings and cultural events.

Present a historically accurate portrayal of the Felt family - especially Dorr Eugene Felt - family man, citizen, entrepreneur, industrialist, inventor, horticulturist, and philanthropist.

Document the history of the Felt Estate and its artifacts.

Preserve and maintain the mansion and grounds to ensure its place on the National Register of Historic Places.

Serve area schools and universities with focused tours and programs for children and adults.

Created seasonal programs for the purpose of enjoyment, education, research, and interpretation of the lifestyle of a wealthy industrialist of the early 20th century.

Continue to offer volunteer opportunities for the community, providing a sense of community pride, ownership, and efficacy.

Establish a network of historic homes in the area and beyond, sharing our own history and networking with other historians to improve and enhance our programs for the public.

Welcome the public into membership of the Friends of the Felt Estate which sponsors programs, encourages volunteer activities, and raises funds for the Felt Estate.

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