Modjeska’s Spring Open House

Sat May 18, 2024
10:00am to 4:00pm PT
Age: All
Price: Free; reservations required
Location:
Arden: Helena Modjeska Historic House and Gardens

The annual spring open house at Arden: Helena Modjeska Historic House and Gardens features Shakespearean performances by the Modjeska Shakespeare Players, live music performances by The Orange Town Revival and docent-led tours of the iconic home and grounds.

Guests can also taste one of the famous caramel and marshmallow Modjeska candies. Sweet!

About the site: tucked away amidst a live oak grove on the banks of Santiago Creek lies the century-old home of one of the most famous Shakespearean actresses of the late Victorian era - Madame Helena Modjeska. Designed in 1888 by renowned New York architect Stanford White, it’s one of two National Historic Landmarks in Orange County.  

The event is free with free parking, but reservations are required due to limited parking on-site.  (Specify time slot:  10am - 12noon, 12noon - 2pm, or 2pm - 4pm). 

 

** Activity dates/times are subject to change. Please click through to the activity website to verify.