Emma's Wake at Miramont Castle
Friday October 26th
​Tours starting every 20 minutes 6:00-7:20pm

A Taste of Victorian Mourning

Join us at the Miramont Castle Museum to say our last goodbyes to Emma and learn about the interesting—and in some cases downright disturbing—mourning practices in the Victorian era. Tours will be followed by a generous buffet dinner. Space is limited and this event will sell out!
Each tour includes:
  • History of Victorian mourning practices and customs
  • Tour of Miramont Castle and the history of Emma Crawford
  • Viewing of Emma in the parlour in pure Victorian splendor
  • Generous buffet dinner in the Great Hall
Cost:
  • Adults: $50
  • Children age 12 and younger: $30
​Reservations:
  • Reservations can be made by calling Miramont Castle, (719) 685-1011
  • Credit cards will not be charged until October 19th

It is with great sorrow that we mourn the passing of
​Miss Emma Crawford

As most of you, her dear friends, know, in 1889 Emma came to Manitou in search of her health. She was accompanied by her mother and her lover, Mr. William Hildebrand. It was the young couples greatest desire that Emma, who suffered from consumption, would benefit from Manitou's healing waters and crisp mountain air. She partook of them both abundantly and freely on her many walks in the area.

​Emma rallied and was busily preparing for her wedding. Life was a blessing indeed. But fate held a different card and the Reaper was not to leave with empty hands. Emma succumbed.

​Father Jean Baptist Francolon and his mother Marie have graciously offered to open their magnificent home, Miramont, for Emma´s wake. Many of her friends that she had met on her travels seeking better health are making plans to attend. Some of the more notable are Dr. and Mrs. William Bell, Dr. and Mrs. Isaac Davis, and, of course, Father Francolon and his mother, Madam Marie Francolon.
This event is sponsored by:
Miramont Castle Museum
9 Capitol Hill Avenue 
Manitou Springs CO 80829
Phone: (719) 685-1011
[email protected]
www.miramontcastle.org
This is sure to be one of the year's most talked about events, make your credit card reservations early!

Contact Us!

354 Manitou Ave
Manitou Springs, CO 80829
(719) 685-5089
[email protected]
manitousprings.org