Upcoming Events and Classes
Ella’s Birthday Tea Party
March 1
It’s Ella Sharp’s 168th birthday! Technically her birthday is February 14th, but it’s never too late to raise a toast. We’re celebrating with a lovely afternoon tea, grazing table, and light music. Take a step back in time to the Victorian era and see the property and park through the eyes of Ella herself, as it once was, the Hillside Farm. Take a tour of her house and the Dibble Schoolhouse during the event.
Woman Made: Stories of Impact Reception
March 13
Celebrate the history of Jackson women and their powerful impact to the Jackson community. This is a free event for the community to commemorate the women in our community, past and present. Light hors d’oeuvres and refreshments will be available. All possible because of our generous sponsor, Erin Mazur!
2025 Bridal Expo
March 16
The Ella Sharp Museum invites you to our 2nd annual Bridal Expo on Sunday, March 16th from 12pm to 3pm. Explore over 25 vendors ready to help you plan your perfect day! We will have door prizes and swag bags for the first 50 brides.
Sugaring & Shearing Festival – Call for Vendors
March 22
Become a vendor at our 2025 Sugaring & Shearing Festival! This free festival brings in over 1,000 people of all ages and expected to be even bigger this year. Vendor fee includes a 10×10 space, must provide own table, chairs, and tents.
20th Annual Art, Beer, & Wine Festival
June 7
We’re raising our glass to the 20th Anniversary of our largest annual fundraiser of the year: The Art, Beer, and Wine Festival! Join your friends (and make new ones) at Jackson, Michigan’s largest tasting events. A favorite community tradition, we’ll showcase Michigan’s best wineries, breweries, cider mills, and local artists. Guests will also enjoy a tasty line-up of food vendors with live music throughout the grounds and in our historic Hillside Farmlane courtyard for a perfect summer day.
Keep an Eye Out for:
- Friday, March 7th – Red Cross Blood Drive
- Thursday, March 13th – Women Made: Stories of Impact Private Reception
- Saturday, March 22nd – Sugaring and Shearing
- Saturday, April 19th – Princess & Hero Party
- Thursday, April 24th – Ella’s Picnic on Farmlane
- Saturday, May 10th – Free Museum Day
- Thursday, June 26th – Patio Party
- Thursday, July 10th – Tyree Guyton Private Reception
- Thursday, July 31st – Patio Party
- Thursday, August 7th – Volunteer Appreciation Dinner
- Saturday, August 16th – Paws on Farmlane
- Thursday, September 11th – Patio Party
- Wednesday, September 17th – 40 Years in the Hood: School Field Trip Day
- Saturday, September 27th – Fall Festival
- Thursday, October 2nd – Doug Jones Private Reception
- Saturday, October 18th – Halloween on Farmlane
- Friday, November 28th – JCAA Artist Market
- Saturday, December 6th – JCHS Civil War Living Quarters
- Saturday, December 13th – Christmas on Farmlane