Terrace Hill Mother's Day Tea

Terrace Hill is an architectural marvel that was built as a private home in 1869 for Benjamin Franklin Allen and his family. It was eventually sold to Frederick Marion Hubbell in 1884 and was occupied by members of the Hubbell family for seven decades. In 1971, the Hubbell family graciously donated the home to the State of Iowa, and now Terrace Hill is the official Iowa Governor’s Residence. In 2003, Terrace Hill was designated as a National Historic Landmark.Terrace Hill is open for tours March through December and is closed on State holidays. Guided Tours are given by reservation only and must be made 48 hours in advance. Please call 515-281-7205 to make a reservation. Guided tours take place Tuesday-Saturday at the following times:10:30 am and 12:00 pmhttps://terracehill.iowa.gov/The Terrace Hill Partnership is the sole recognized 503 (c) non-profit organization that supports Terrace Hill.

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Enjoy a one-of-a kind experience with your mother, daughter, granddaughter, or friend at the Terrace Hill Mother's Day Tea.

The Terrace Hill Partnership will host the annual Mother's Day Tea on Saturday, May 9, 2026, from 10:30 am-12:00 pm at Terrace Hill, Iowa Governor's Residence and National Historic Landmark. Guests will enjoy scones, tea sandwiches, sweets, and Terrace Hill’s special blend tea while enjoying the beauty of the 1869 residence. Proceeds from this event will benefit the Terrace Hill Partnership, a non-profit organization that supports necessary conservation and restoration projects at Terrace Hill. Reservations are $50 per guest plus processing fees and must be made in advance. Purchase tickets online through Eventbrite, or call the Terrace Hill office at 515-281-7205.

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