|
|
President Benjamin Harrison Home
1230 N. Delaware Street, Indianapolis
Don't be late for this very important date!
Mark your calendars for next years event Saturday, June 11, 2011
Join the Queen of Hearts, Her King and Alice for this year's Alice in Wonderland themed Wicket World of Croquet.
Call 317-631-1888 ore-mail David Pleiss.
Orregister online to reserve your team of two!
Enjoy the slideshow of 2010 tournament highlights!
This free script provided by
JavaScript Kit
80 players—dressed in white—will be greeted warmly by the President will join the Queen of Hearts on the dew-kissed, double-cut south lawn of the President’s home. Each of 40 teams enjoys at least four rounds of play, as progress is tracked on a scoreboard. They plan and plot their strategy to save their "heads" in order to defeat the Queen and of course reach the quarter-finals, semi-finals and then the championship round, envisioning their names emblazoned on the coveted trophy. The  SAR (Sons of the American Revolution) color guard presents the flags—especially appropriate on the weekend of Flag Day because Benjamin Harrison commissioned the flying of the American Flag at public buildings and schools. Event chairman Steve Campbell highlights the rules governing play, and each court judge assumes his post on one of the 16 courts. Players find their partners and eagerly take the field. Be sure to visit Alice in "Shoot the Wicket" Wonderland on one of your team byes. She might need help finding the white rabbit. Be sure to see the King of Hearts for your many pardons!
|
 |
Spectators are most welcome to watch the tournament and enjoy the other activities offered that day. (Visitor lunch reservations and payment of $12 each are required by June 7.) Live music performed by the White River Jazz Band fills the air. Bid on some amazing items at the silent auction including:
 The opportunity to “Live Like the Harrisons:”
- Private behind-the-scenes tour with PBHH Curator
- Dinner for two at the Columbia Club – President Harrison’s Campaign Headquarters
- Yellow Rose Carriage Ride through downtown Indianapolis
- And, overnight stay for two in the Harrison’s neighborhood at Old Northside Bed and Breakfast
 Use of the Mayor’s Suite at Victory Field,
- 16 tickets
- 3 parking passes
 Blue and White 2009 Colts Team Stamped Football featuring Player Autographs
 A “Host-a-Party” at Jillian’s or Buck Creek Winery
As well as gift certificates and tickets to delicious dining, engaging performances, and exciting attractions around town! |
|
|
 |
You benefit by participating in a one-of-a-kind croquet experience on the beautiful south lawn of one of downtown Indy’s premiere destinations! The President Benjamin Harrison Home museum benefits in numerous ways. All proceeds (from team, silent auction, and event/court sponsorship income) will help underwrite our one-of-a-kind elementary education andhistory programs and enables us to provide all 4th grade Indianapolis Public School students the opportunity to tour the President's home at no charge. |
Croquet was a treasured Victorian tradition. It was even played in the 1900 Summer Olympics in Paris, France. Still not sure about signing up? Check out theIndianapolis Monthly article about a past tournament. Step into the action with aslideshow of a past tournament. Now don’t miss out on your chance to play! Sign up by April 30, 2010, to receive one free bisque (mulligan) to jumpstart your team.Register for Croquet!
ContactDavid Pleiss to inquire about the event, or to register your team of two for $110. Recruit a new team and knock $10 off your registration fee. (In other words, sign up your team and then recruit a second team who is new to the event, and we'll discount your team rate by $10.) ContactStacy Clark for details about silent auction donations or event/court sponsorships.
- Queen and King of Hearts
- LDI, Ltd.
- Willkie and Selm Families
- Gregory & Appel Insurance Co.
- Jane and Andy Paine
- The National Bank of Indianapolis
- Ratio Architects, Inc.
- Stevens & Stevens LLC
- Nancy and Tom Hartmann
- The Kraabel Family
- Peine Engineering Co. - Sponsor of "Shoot the Wicket," hosted by Alice in Wonderland
-
Steve Campbell, Event Chair
-
Stan Curts
-
Marti Hoffman
-
Heidi Metzger
- President Benjamin Harrison Home Staff
. |
Wicket World of Croquet®