Brunch Tours of the Historic Day Nursery
Join us for a tasty brunch that includes a seasonal mimosa bar and building tour that highlights our inspiring history, art, and legacy.
Beauty, history, and purpose collide at the Historic Day Nursery, an architectural gem located in the heart of Downtown and listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Built in 1922 by Alice Bemis Taylor with the explicit purpose of providing education and care for children, it is the oldest location of Early Connections Learning Centers. The building’s beautiful Tudor Revival design is iconic, and the interior features whimsical details meaning to inspire and nurture children, including a mural that wraps the ceiling painted by Allen Tupper True.
Tour Highlights
- View oil-on-canvas murals painted by Allen Tupper True depicting Mother Goose characters
- Eat brunch in the dining room that boasts a breathtaking stained glass window alcove and is furnished with the original wooden tables and buffets
- Visit the third floor that once housed the infirmary and operating room where surgeries to remove tonsils and appendices were performed
- Discover the robust program and curriculum that has been providing children and families the foundations for success for 125+ years
Designed by architects William White Stickney and Benjamin Franklin Hawkins, the Historic Day Nursery has continuously and exclusively been in service providing the children of Colorado Springs access to early education and care.
Tickets
Event details
- August 5th
- 11am - 2pm
- $30 Per Person
Ticket includes brunch & a 1-hour tour of the Historic Day Nursery. Proceeds from Brunch Tours benefit the children of Early Connections Learning Centers.
Proceeds from Brunch Tours benefit the children of Early Connections Learning Centers. For over 125 years, Early Connections continues to meet the needs of our community by providing children and families access to early education and care.
Questions? Contact Nicole Schiff, 719-381-4803, nschiff@earlyconnections.org