Mission & Impact

Kimberly Crest House & Gardens

Mission & Impact

For over four decades, Kimberly Crest House & Gardens has been a treasured historic landmark, welcoming visitors from near and far. We are dedicated to:

  • Preserving and sharing the beauty of our estate, offering an immersive aesthetic experience that connects visitors to a rich history.
  • Educating and inspiring through the stories, events, and people that shaped this remarkable site, highlighting its cultural significance and timeless appeal.
  • Honoring the visionary leadership of Mary Kimberly-Shirk, whose legacy of education, philanthropy, and service continues to inspire individuals of all ages to engage with history and embrace community.

Through these pillars, Kimberly Crest remains a place of learning, reflection, and inspiration for generations to come.

In the past two years alone, we  provided:

  • 900+ home tours annually serving 5,000+ guests each year; 
  • 5,000 + school-age visitors an up close look at history through field trips by local schools;
  • 15,000+ annual garden visits;
  • funding to complete ten restoration projects and
  • thousands of visitors historically immersive experiences through special tours and events.

Events include:

“Windows into Christmas Past”

Holiday Lights & Victorian Nights Evening Tours

Bridgerton Tea

Croquet on the Green

Cocktails in the Grove

Downton Abbey Brunch

Evening of Jazz

Holiday High Tea

Mystery at the Mansion

Secret Garden Tea

Summer Soirée

Please join us in furthering this important mission by joining FRIENDS OF KIMBERLY CREST, contributing to one of our RESTORATION PROJECTS, and/or becoming a docent volunteer. Explore our website for these and other involvement opportunities or email us at info@kimberlycrest.org.