Historic Buena Vista Mansion to Host Holiday Open House
December 1, 2007
(Dover, Delaware - October 25, 2007) Delaware's historic Buena Vista mansion will be decked out for the holidays for a one-day-only open house on Saturday, December 1, 2007 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.
Located at 661 South Dupont Highway (Route 13), southwest of New Castle, Buena Vista is one of Delaware's most historic homes. The main section of the house was built between 1845 and 1847 by John M. Clayton, United States Secretary of State from 1849-1850 under presidents Taylor and Fillmore, and United States Senator from 1829-1836, 1845-1849, and 1853 until his death in 1856. The home later became the residence of C. Douglass Buck, Governor of Delaware from 1929-1937 and United States Senator from 1942-1948. Buena Vista and its grounds were donated to the state by the Buck family in 1965 and now serve as a state conference center administered by the Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs.
Decorated today as it would have appeared during Governor Buck's time in residence, Buena Vista presents an eclectic mixture of architectural styles and decor including an outstanding collection of 19th Century furnishings formerly owned by the Buck family. The mansions historic ambience will be complimented during the 2007 holiday season by beautiful hand-painted gingerbread decorations that will adorn trees and furnishings throughout the building.
For additional information about the open house, contact Pam Swain, Buena Vista site supervisor at (302) 323-4430. Information and photographs of Buena Vista can be found by visiting Buena Vista's webpage.
Date: Saturday, December 1, 2007, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Location: Buena Vista Conference and Reception Center
661 South Dupont Highway (Route 13)
New Castle, Delaware 19720
Telephone: (302) 323-4430
Admission: Free and open to the public
Parking: Ample, free parking is available at Buena Vista
Directions: Located on the southbound side of U.S. Route 13 southwest of New Castle, Delaware, Buena Vista is approximately 1.5 miles south of the interchange of Routes 13 and 40, and approximately 1.5 miles north of the interchange of Routes 1 and 13.
