Glensheen, the Historic Congdon Estate
With room after room of exceptional original furnishings, artwork, and family treasures, this magnificent 39-room mansion offers a rare glimpse into opulent life at the turn-of the-last century.
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Location:
Duluth, MN, 55804
Phone:
(218) 726-8910
Sat - Sun:
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
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Glensheen Living Literature – Fall Glensheen Craft Retreat Holiday Brunches Holiday Tea for Dolly and Me Glensheen Living Literature – Winter Valentine Dinner Mother’s Day Dining Concerts by the Lake Le Nozze di Figaro – a comic opera by Mozart Festival of Fine Art and Craft
Glensheen, the Historic Congdon Estate

Glensheen, the Historic Congdon Estate Join us! Living Literature on Friday, December 18 and Saturday, December 19: Glensheen Living Literature presents, "The Gift of the Magi." Event includes performance, reception, and guided discussion. We look forward to seeing you at Glensheen this holiday season.

Glensheen, the Historic Congdon Estate
Our tour manager, Amy Degerstrom, gathered some interesting information about the Congdon Holiday Traditions. Enjoy! It seems that the Congdon’s had a very family-centered Christmas holiday. ...
Solveig Kitchell
Solveig Kitchell
Nice find...fun to know that they celebrated family style!!
December 4 at 3:58pm
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December 4 at 5:21pm
Sonja Kompelien Williams
Sonja Kompelien Williams
I love this place!!
December 10 at 6:13pm
Glensheen, the Historic Congdon Estate
After his death in 1916, the Duluth Evening Herald said that Chester Congdon’s “... sh...
Glensheen, the Historic Congdon Estate

Glensheen, the Historic Congdon Estate Happy Thanksgiving! Speaking of giving, do you ever wonder about the Congdons' rich history of philanthropy? Read all about it in the notes section. Safe travels, everyone!

November 25 at 9:11am
Glensheen, the Historic Congdon Estate

Glensheen, the Historic Congdon Estate In January, 1912, Dorothy Crawford’s train pulled into the Duluth depot. It was 30 below zero, but the New Jersey native was soon warmed by Congdon hospitality. She was in town to visit her Vassar classmate, Helen Congdon. We think her letters home paint one of the best pictures of daily life at Glensheen that we’ve e...ver read. (See the "notes" section. Enjoy!)

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November 23 at 9:38am
Glensheen, the Historic Congdon Estate
January 11, 1912 “I arrived here yesterday …..four hours late which wasn’t bad considering that the thermometer registered 30 below zero. It hasn’t been higher than 10 below here since January 1st….Of course we can’t do any out of door sports til it warms up to zero. We go out ...
Gayle Snyder
Gayle Snyder
Absolutely fascinating.
November 23 at 4:37pm
Carol Blix Viertel
Carol Blix Viertel
Very interesting, Thank you
November 24 at 9:14pm
Glensheen, the Historic Congdon Estate

Glensheen, the Historic Congdon Estate As Glensheen unveils a new mission statement, Inspire by Preserving and Sharing the Legacy, we wonder, "How does Glensheen inspire you?"

November 2 at 9:40am
Glensheen, the Historic Congdon Estate
Glensheen, the Historic Congdon Estate

Glensheen, the Historic Congdon Estate What do you think of our "before and after" signage?

Gayle Snyder
Gayle Snyder
Very, very nice. Looks less like a campsite sign.
October 26 at 7:31pm
Dave Congdon
Dave Congdon
Looks good. Can you get my last name in larger letters though?
October 27 at 8:24am
Glensheen, the Historic Congdon Estate

Glensheen, the Historic Congdon Estate Glensheen's tour hours are changing after this weekend. Starting Monday, October 19, we're open Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Have a great weekend!

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Glensheen offers seasonal hours for year-round tours and events. Take a guided tour of the mansion or simply enjoy the grounds.
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