Wheeler Mansion

The Wheeler Mansion, rumored to be haunted, was constructed in 1903 as a private residence for renowned industrialist John W Wheeler and his wife, Almira of Orange Massachusetts. The industrial revolution took hold and created several successful entrepreneurs that would enjoy prosperity and entertain lavishly. 

After the death of John Wheeler in 1910 inside the mansion, the property was deeded to The Order of The Eastern Star, a Masonic appendant body open to both men and women and became the rest home for the Ladies of the Order of the Eastern Star in 1925.

In 1990, the Eastern Star Home closed and the property was sold and used as a private residence with the intention of turning it into a Bed and Breakfast but due to several financial setbacks, the property went into foreclosure in 2015 and was abandoned and badly damaged from a leaking roof and burst piped for over 5 years before going viral on a “Save this House” style Instagram account and discovered by the current owner, Cynthia Butler of Los Angeles. After winning the auction on June 17th, 2020  Cynthia quickly began restoring the property with a new roof and shortly after relocated to Orange in summer of  2020 with her family to take on the endeavor of saving this mansion. 

ACCOMMODATION​

Stay at this historic and architecturally stunning bed and breakfast that embodies both the North Quabbin history and the Gilded Age.​

EVENT VENUE

Stunning historic venue available for small gatherings with a maximum limited capacity of 49 guests as per town guidelines. All are welcome and respected here, regardless of religious or spiritual beliefs, political party etc. We are also LGBTQIA+ friendly.

Garden of the Eastern Star hedge maze

GARDEN OF THE EASTERN STAR

A hedge maze with an expansive garden to accommodate all event requirements.

THE REVIVAL SOCIETY, INC

To raise the much needed funds and bring the Wheeler Mansion back from its glory days, we have established a 501(c)3 non-profit organization called The Revival Society, Inc. 

Our mission is to preserve and maintain the Mansion through repairs, upgrades and facility improvements as well as hosting community based educational and cultural events throughout the year. Some of our current community events include Easter Egg Hunt, Orange Pumpkin Festival and Santa at the Mansion.

The Revival Society, Inc. (Federal identification number 92-3467550) is a qualified tax-exempt organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. No goods or services were exchanged for this gift which is tax-deductible to the full extent of the law. A tax acknowledgment letter will be emailed and/or mailed for your records.

It is said that the spirits of Mr. Wheeler and the Ladies of the Order of the Eastern still walk the halls of the mansion still to this day. ​