Summer News & Updates
26th Annual Mystery Event

"Murder on Slaughter Avenue"
Join us Saturday, August 18th for another true unsolved Evansville murder. This years production is written by Kelley Coures and Peggy Newton and will be directed by Kelley Coures. Special thanks to our Title Sponsor John M. Lawrence & Associates. Call the Museum if you're interested in being a sponsor for this unique, sellout event!


$75 per person. Includes performances in the Reitz Home from 6 to 8 p.m. followed by heavy hors d'oeuvres and a wine & beer cash bar in the Carriage House . The cast will join the party after 8 p.m. following the last performance.

Call 812.426.1871 for reservations or mail your check directly to the Reitz Home Museum 112 Chestnut St Evansville, IN 47713 by August 15th.
New Souvenir Booklet
We're pleased to announce our new Reitz Home Museum souvenir booklet is now available for $10. ( members receive 10% discount ).

It's been over twenty years since the museum's last booklet was printed in 1996. The new twenty-four page booklet includes updated information with an extended look at the Reitz family and household servants.

The new publication was designed by by Rachel Wambach of Sprout Designs with photographs by Jordan Barclay. It was researched and written by Melaina Ripley, former Research and Interpretation Specialist for the Reitz Home Museum.
Upcoming RHM Events
  • August 18th - Mystery Event
  • September 6th - Wine Down to the Weekend resumes Thursdays through October 25th
  • October 5th - St James Court Art Show Day Trip
  • October 13th - Oyster Roast
Our members are key to maintaining and preserving the Reitz Home Museum. Please consider joining the ranks of those who support our mission. 
Special Thanks to our 2018 Members
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Honorary Lifetime Members
Mari Hulman George
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Lifetime Members
Sheila Coldwell
Mrs. Charles Hudson
Dr. & Mrs. Michael Drake
Lois Friedlund Schmitt
Mari Hulman George
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Gerhardt
Mrs. Bradford Ingle
2018 Board of Trustees
President: Jennifer Stevens
Vice-President: Edwin David
Secretary: Alice Nugent
Treasurer: Klara Stone
 
Trustees: Tim Black, Carla Dowell, Kelly Gates, Patrick Griffin, Amanda Hooper, Ruth Jenkins, Denise Johnson, Shaunda Lynch, John Nugent, Dr. Shannon Pritchard, Chris Rothschild, Jesse Ruminer, Alex Schmitt, Kevin Shekell, Dr. Heidi Strobel, Mindy Word
Reitz Home Museum 112 Chestnut St Evansville, IN 47713 812-426-1871 www.reitzhome.com