The Valerie Fund Show House
April 16, 2026 - May 17, 2026
$35
The Valerie Fund, in partnership with the home’s current owners, presents The Clark Rogers House, A Designer Showhouse Restoration of a historic Plainfield house, to benefit children battling cancer and blood disorders.
Located just steps from Plainfield’s historic Millionaires’ Row, The Clark Rogers House is a remarkable example of Victorian Italianate and Queen Anne-style architecture and stands as a testament to Plainfield’s rise in the 19th century as a commuter haven and cultural hub. Built in the 1860s for retired merchant Clark Rogers, the home, located within the Van Wyck Brooks Historic District, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
The home showcases signature elements of its time: decorative cross gables, cornices, and finely incised millwork along the frieze. The Victorian “gingerbread” trim highlights the clapboard siding, while segmental-headed windows and a prominent three-bay leaded glass window on the main floor offer striking period detail. Visitors will also admire the double-leaf paneled oak doors set beneath an ornate segmental arch that provides a welcoming entrance from the wraparound porch. The Queen Anne influence is evident in the home’s decorative turret and bay windows.
Self-guided tours of The Clark Rogers House will take place Thursdays through Sundays beginning Thursday, April 16th through Sunday May 17th.
Thursday and Friday hours are 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Tickets are $35
For more information, visit TheValerieFund.org/Showhouse.