What is the cost for tours?Terrace Hill tours cost $5 for adults and $2 for children ages 6-12. Tours are free for children ages 5 and under. We accept cash or check only. , Where is parking available at Terrace Hill?Street parking and handicapped parking is available on Forest Drive, which is on the west side of the property. Motor coach and bus parking is available in the same area. Additional parking is located in the Terrace Hill parking lot at the intersection of Grand Avenue and Forest Drive. No parking is available on the Terrace Hill grounds. Find more information about directions and parking. , What is the policy for educational/school group tours?Terrace Hill is living history for children and a great educational opportunity for educators. To schedule an educational/school tour, please call 515-281-7205. , Is Terrace Hill an accessible facility?Yes, Terrace Hill is an accessible facility. If you require the use of the ramp entrance to the residence, inform the Terrace Hill staff before your visit. , Can people walk around the grounds at Terrace Hill?No, access to Terrace Hill and its grounds are only available by guided tour. Self-guided tours of the residence and grounds are not permitted. , Can I schedule a group tour at Terrace Hill?To schedule a group tour, please call 515-281-7205. All tour reservations must be made at least 48 hours in advance of the scheduled tour time. , Are reservations required for tours?Yes, all visitors are required to make a reservation prior to touring Terrace Hill. Reservations must be made at least 48 hours before your tour time. To make a reservation, please call 515-281-7205. Learn more on the Guided Tours of Terrace Hill page. , Are photographs allowed during the tour?Yes, non-flash photography is allowed during the tour. , How long does the tour last?The tour lasts approximately one hour. It consists of a 15 minute introductory video in the Carriage House and a 45 minute tour of the residence. Weather permitting, the gardens will be included in the tour. , Can Terrace Hill be rented for company events?Yes, the Terrace Hill Residence and gardens are available for established organizations to rent for events. Please note the use of Terrace Hill for fundraising events is strictly prohibited. To inquire about renting Terrace Hill for your organization’s event, please contact the Terrace Hill Event Coordinator at 515-281-7205. , Can Terrace Hill be rented for private events?No, Terrace Hill cannot be rented for private events, including (but not limited to) weddings and birthday parties. , How do I get tickets for events at Terrace Hill?All events listed on our events page are open to the public! Some events are free, while others require the purchase of a ticket. All details will be listed on the event’s page. For events that do require a ticket to be purchased, we use Eventbrite for ticket sales. Please contact the Terrace Hill office at 515-281-7205 with any questions about obtaining tickets for events. , Are there any job openings available at Terrace Hill?All job openings at Terrace Hill will be posted through the State of Iowa Jobs website. , How do I become a volunteer at Terrace Hill?If you are interested in becoming a volunteer at Terrace Hill, we would love to hear from you! Volunteers help in many areas at Terrace Hill and fill the roles of tour guides, garden helpers, event servers, and kitchen helpers. To learn more about how to volunteer at Terrace Hill, contact the Terrace Hill volunteer coordinator at barbara.willey@governor.iowa.gov. Visit our Volunteer page for more information. , Does Terrace Hill offer internship opportunities for college students?Occasionally, projects arise at Terrace Hill that are a good fit for an internship. Please contact Molly Thompson, the Terrace Hill Administrator, to discuss the possibility of completing an internship at Terrace Hill: molly.thompson@governor.iowa.gov or 515-242-5841., Why is there no flag flying on top of the tower at Terrace Hill?Over the years, the weight of the flags displayed at the top of the Terrace Hill tower created damage and leaking in the roof. In 2015, a solution was reached when the current flag pavilion was constructed near the west edge of the Terrace Hill property. The flag pavilion marks the pedestrian entrance for Terrace Hill’s visitors. , Do you allow professional photography sessions at Terrace Hill?No, professional photography sessions (such as graduation photos, family photos, and wedding photos) are not permitted at Terrace Hill. , What is the usage policy for images on the Terrace Hill website?Photos on the Terrace Hill website may be used for non-commercial purposes. Please credit Terrace Hill when sharing images from the Terrace Hill website. , Does Terrace Hill accept donations of antiques?The Terrace Hill Curatorial Committee reviews all donation offers of antiques to Terrace Hill. Please note that due to storage limitations, Terrace Hill cannot accept every item that is offered. If you have an item that you are interested in donating to Terrace Hill for use or display in the historic residence, please contact the Terrace Hill Administrator, Molly Thompson: molly.thompson@governor.iowa.gov or 515-242-5841.

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What is the cost for tours?Terrace Hill tours cost $5 for adults and $2 for children ages 6-12. Tours are free for children ages 5 and under. We accept cash or check only. ,  Where is parking available at Terrace Hill?Street parking and handicapped parking is available on Forest Drive, which is on the west side of the property. Motor coach and bus parking is available in the same area. Additional parking is located in the Terrace Hill parking lot at the intersection of Grand Avenue and Forest Drive. No parking is available on the Terrace Hill grounds. Find more information about directions and parking.  ,  What is the policy for educational/school group tours?Terrace Hill is living history for children and a great educational opportunity for educators. To schedule an educational/school tour, please call 515-281-7205.  ,  Is Terrace Hill an accessible facility?Yes, Terrace Hill is an accessible facility. If you require the use of the ramp entrance to the residence, inform the Terrace Hill staff before your visit. ,  Can people walk around the grounds at Terrace Hill?No, access to Terrace Hill and its grounds are only available by guided tour. Self-guided tours of the residence and grounds are not permitted.  ,  Can I schedule a group tour at Terrace Hill?To schedule a group tour, please call 515-281-7205. All tour reservations must be made at least 48 hours in advance of the scheduled tour time.  ,  Are reservations required for tours?Yes, all visitors are required to make a reservation prior to touring Terrace Hill. Reservations must be made at least 48 hours before your tour time. To make a reservation, please call 515-281-7205. Learn more on the Guided Tours of Terrace Hill page.  ,  Are photographs allowed during the tour?Yes, non-flash photography is allowed during the tour. ,  How long does the tour last?The tour lasts approximately one hour. It consists of a 15 minute introductory video in the Carriage House and a 45 minute tour of the residence. Weather permitting, the gardens will be included in the tour. ,  Can Terrace Hill be rented for company events?Yes, the Terrace Hill Residence and gardens are available for established organizations to rent for events. Please note the use of Terrace Hill for fundraising events is strictly prohibited. To inquire about renting Terrace Hill for your organization’s event, please contact the Terrace Hill Event Coordinator at 515-281-7205. ,  Can Terrace Hill be rented for private events?No, Terrace Hill cannot be rented for private events, including (but not limited to) weddings and birthday parties. ,  How do I get tickets for events at Terrace Hill?All events listed on our events page are open to the public! Some events are free, while others require the purchase of a ticket. All details will be listed on the event’s page. For events that do require a ticket to be purchased, we use Eventbrite for ticket sales. Please contact the Terrace Hill office at 515-281-7205 with any questions about obtaining tickets for events. ,  Are there any job openings available at Terrace Hill?All job openings at Terrace Hill will be posted through the State of Iowa Jobs website. ,  How do I become a volunteer at Terrace Hill?If you are interested in becoming a volunteer at Terrace Hill, we would love to hear from you! Volunteers help in many areas at Terrace Hill and fill the roles of tour guides, garden helpers, event servers, and kitchen helpers. To learn more about how to volunteer at Terrace Hill, contact the Terrace Hill volunteer coordinator at barbara.willey@governor.iowa.gov. Visit our Volunteer page for more information. ,  Does Terrace Hill offer internship opportunities for college students?Occasionally, projects arise at Terrace Hill that are a good fit for an internship. Please contact Molly Thompson, the Terrace Hill Administrator, to discuss the possibility of completing an internship at Terrace Hill: molly.thompson@governor.iowa.gov or 515-242-5841.,  Why is there no flag flying on top of the tower at Terrace Hill?Over the years, the weight of the flags displayed at the top of the Terrace Hill tower created damage and leaking in the roof. In 2015, a solution was reached when the current flag pavilion was constructed near the west edge of the Terrace Hill property. The flag pavilion marks the pedestrian entrance for Terrace Hill’s visitors. ,  Do you allow professional photography sessions at Terrace Hill?No, professional photography sessions (such as graduation photos, family photos, and wedding photos) are not permitted at Terrace Hill. ,  What is the usage policy for images on the Terrace Hill website?Photos on the Terrace Hill website may be used for non-commercial purposes. Please credit Terrace Hill when sharing images from the Terrace Hill website. ,  Does Terrace Hill accept donations of antiques?The Terrace Hill Curatorial Committee reviews all donation offers of antiques to Terrace Hill. Please note that due to storage limitations, Terrace Hill cannot accept every item that is offered. If you have an item that you are interested in donating to Terrace Hill for use or display in the historic residence, please contact the Terrace Hill Administrator, Molly Thompson: molly.thompson@governor.iowa.gov or 515-242-5841.

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What is the cost for tours?Terrace Hill tours cost $5 for adults and $2 for children ages 6-12. Tours are free for children ages 5 and under. We accept cash or check only. ,  Where is parking available at Terrace Hill?Street parking and handicapped parking is available on Forest Drive, which is on the west side of the property. Motor coach and bus parking is available in the same area. Additional parking is located in the Terrace Hill parking lot at the intersection of Grand Avenue and Forest Drive. No parking is available on the Terrace Hill grounds. Find more information about directions and parking.  ,  What is the policy for educational/school group tours?Terrace Hill is living history for children and a great educational opportunity for educators. To schedule an educational/school tour, please call 515-281-7205.  ,  Is Terrace Hill an accessible facility?Yes, Terrace Hill is an accessible facility. If you require the use of the ramp entrance to the residence, inform the Terrace Hill staff before your visit. ,  Can people walk around the grounds at Terrace Hill?No, access to Terrace Hill and its grounds are only available by guided tour. Self-guided tours of the residence and grounds are not permitted.  ,  Can I schedule a group tour at Terrace Hill?To schedule a group tour, please call 515-281-7205. All tour reservations must be made at least 48 hours in advance of the scheduled tour time.  ,  Are reservations required for tours?Yes, all visitors are required to make a reservation prior to touring Terrace Hill. Reservations must be made at least 48 hours before your tour time. To make a reservation, please call 515-281-7205. Learn more on the Guided Tours of Terrace Hill page.  ,  Are photographs allowed during the tour?Yes, non-flash photography is allowed during the tour. ,  How long does the tour last?The tour lasts approximately one hour. It consists of a 15 minute introductory video in the Carriage House and a 45 minute tour of the residence. Weather permitting, the gardens will be included in the tour. ,  Can Terrace Hill be rented for company events?Yes, the Terrace Hill Residence and gardens are available for established organizations to rent for events. Please note the use of Terrace Hill for fundraising events is strictly prohibited. To inquire about renting Terrace Hill for your organization’s event, please contact the Terrace Hill Event Coordinator at 515-281-7205. ,  Can Terrace Hill be rented for private events?No, Terrace Hill cannot be rented for private events, including (but not limited to) weddings and birthday parties. ,  How do I get tickets for events at Terrace Hill?All events listed on our events page are open to the public! Some events are free, while others require the purchase of a ticket. All details will be listed on the event’s page. For events that do require a ticket to be purchased, we use Eventbrite for ticket sales. Please contact the Terrace Hill office at 515-281-7205 with any questions about obtaining tickets for events. ,  Are there any job openings available at Terrace Hill?All job openings at Terrace Hill will be posted through the State of Iowa Jobs website. ,  How do I become a volunteer at Terrace Hill?If you are interested in becoming a volunteer at Terrace Hill, we would love to hear from you! Volunteers help in many areas at Terrace Hill and fill the roles of tour guides, garden helpers, event servers, and kitchen helpers. To learn more about how to volunteer at Terrace Hill, contact the Terrace Hill volunteer coordinator at barbara.willey@governor.iowa.gov. Visit our Volunteer page for more information. ,  Does Terrace Hill offer internship opportunities for college students?Occasionally, projects arise at Terrace Hill that are a good fit for an internship. Please contact Molly Thompson, the Terrace Hill Administrator, to discuss the possibility of completing an internship at Terrace Hill: molly.thompson@governor.iowa.gov or 515-242-5841.,  Why is there no flag flying on top of the tower at Terrace Hill?Over the years, the weight of the flags displayed at the top of the Terrace Hill tower created damage and leaking in the roof. In 2015, a solution was reached when the current flag pavilion was constructed near the west edge of the Terrace Hill property. The flag pavilion marks the pedestrian entrance for Terrace Hill’s visitors. ,  Do you allow professional photography sessions at Terrace Hill?No, professional photography sessions (such as graduation photos, family photos, and wedding photos) are not permitted at Terrace Hill. ,  What is the usage policy for images on the Terrace Hill website?Photos on the Terrace Hill website may be used for non-commercial purposes. Please credit Terrace Hill when sharing images from the Terrace Hill website. ,  Does Terrace Hill accept donations of antiques?The Terrace Hill Curatorial Committee reviews all donation offers of antiques to Terrace Hill. Please note that due to storage limitations, Terrace Hill cannot accept every item that is offered. If you have an item that you are interested in donating to Terrace Hill for use or display in the historic residence, please contact the Terrace Hill Administrator, Molly Thompson: molly.thompson@governor.iowa.gov or 515-242-5841.

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