SOLD OUT — Join the Sharon Historical Society, in partnership with Buhl Mansion Guesthouse & Spa, as we host exclusive guided history tours of the historic Frank H. Buhl Mansion. During these hour-long, guided tours of the interior, exterior, and wonderful Christmas decorations, we’ll explore the rich history of the Frank H. Buhl mansion, built in 1891 as a wedding gift from industrialist and philanthropist Frank Buhl to his wife Julia. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Special thanks to Laura Ackley, Donna Winner, and Karen Winner Sed for their extreme generosity and support of the Sharon Historical Society. We welcome you to enjoy the fairytale...
These hour-long tours, which begin at 5:00 pm and 7:00 pm, are provided by Taylor Galaska, President of the Board of Directors of the Sharon Historical Society, and Laura Ackley, General Manager of Buhl Mansion Guesthouse & Spa. Galaska is the Guesthouse Supervisor and "resident historian" at Buhl Mansion Guesthouse & Spa. Galaska is a Sharon native, graduating from Kennedy Catholic High School in 2017. He went on to study at Westminster College where he earned a Bachelor’s in Marketing and Professional Sales, though his true passion is architectural history and historic preservation. Laura Ackley is from Beaver Falls, but has called the Shenango Valley home for over 20 years. A graduate from Geneva College where she earned her Bachelor’s in Business Administration, Ackley has served on numerous nonprofit boards, including those in the tourism, hospitality, cultural, economic and community development sectors. She worked in Grand Rapids, Michigan and Pittsburgh before returning to Sharon as the General Manager and Director of Marketing for Buhl Mansion Guesthouse & Spa, Tara - A Country Inn, and Donna's Diner in 2003. Ackley has dedicated the last two decades to researching the history of the Buhl family.
These exclusive guided history tours require tickets to be purchased in advance on our website HERE which are $20 per person. In-person ticket sales are NOT available.
The event will begin in the Carriage House at Buhl Mansion Guesthouse & Spa, 422 East State Street, Sharon, PA 16146 on Thursday, December 7, 2023 at 5:00 pm AND 7:00 pm.