Dana-Thomas House Foundation

08/18/2026

If you have ever considered volunteering at the Dana-Thomas House, please join us for the Volunteer Open House on Thursday! There are several ways you can get involved - they ALL make a difference! We hope to see you there!

Come join the fun and learn how to begin your volunteer journey at the Dana-Thomas House State Historic Site! There are still a few spots open for you to join us at next week’s New Volunteer Open House, which will be held Thursday, August 20 at 2:00 pm. Reservations are required, so be sure to sign up at https://DTHVolunteerOpenHouse.eventbrite.com soon.

If you can’t attend the open house but are interested in volunteering at the Dana-Thomas House, send us a message so we can connect you with our volunteer coordinator, Lauren Gleason. Lauren can also help you join our amazing volunteer teams at the Old State Capitol, Lincoln Tomb, Vachel Lindsay Home, and Illinois Governor’s Mansion.

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07/20/2026

Prom Pictures at The Dana-Thomas House 2026 hosted by The Dana-Thomas House Foundation

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07/20/2026

Are you planning to attend tonight’s Read, Reflect and Create Night at the Dana-Thomas House? Do you need something to read, reflect on or create? Stop by the Sumac Shop and check out our selection of books, journals, art and coloring books, and cross stitch!

The Sumac Shop is open daily from 10:00 am to 4:30 pm and always open online. In a hurry? Place an order online at www.sumacshop.com and pick it up on your way to the site.

Spots are still available for tonight. Register online at https://dthreadreflectcreatenight.eventbrite.com

07/20/2026

THANK YOU to everyone who stopped by the Dana-Thomas House Friday night for Downtown Prom Pictures!!! We loved seeing you all dressed up and supporting downtown Springfield businesses!! Thank you to Studio Bliss Photography for taking all the pictures.

We appreciate the site allowing this opportunity. Photography is not allowed inside the Dana-Thomas House so this was a rare treat, and we appreciate it!!

07/19/2026

The Sumac Mural (on Monroe St. in downtown Springfield, IL) has been refreshed!! Thank you Freesky Studios for your amazing work and thank you Downtown Springfield, Inc. for funding the job!!!

If you are not familiar with the Sumac design by Frank Lloyd Wright, you can visit the Dana-Thomas House to see all the amazing art glass designed for the home of Susan Lawrence Dana. You won't be disappointed!!!

Tours are available seven days a week (except major holidays) at 9:30 am, 11:00 am, 1:30 pm and 3:00 pm. You can reserve your FREE tour at www.dana-thomas.org.

Also, be sure to check out the evening events at the Dana-Thomas House: Read, Reflect and Create Night on Mondays; Game Night on Wednesdays; Create in History on Thursdays; and Date Night on Fridays hosted by State Historic Sites at Springfield, IL.

07/18/2026

The Union Pacific Big Boy came by our office today. What a sight to see!!

07/18/2026

It's so nice to see color on the mural again!!

07/18/2026

07/18/2026

It's happening!! The Sumac mural on Monroe St. is getting a refresh!

07/17/2026

Tonight is the night!!! Downtown Prom is a great way to support downtown businesses while having fun. Stop by the Dana-Thomas House between 5:30 pm and 7:00 pm and get your picture taken by Studio Bliss Photography. Since photography is not allowed inside the Dana-Thomas House, this is a rare opportunity! Thank you State Historic Sites at Springfield, IL for this unique experience!

We can't wait to see you there!