Tour historic houses of Elgin’s Gifford Park Sept. 7

Posted August 08, 2013 11:14 am

Submitted by Gifford Park Association

The Gifford Park Association will hold its 32nd annual Historic House Tour from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7. Registration hours will be 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Each year, the House Tour features a different historic neighborhood of Elgin. This year’s tour will highlight Elgin’s westside, including the Wing Mansion.

The house tour is an educational event that offers something for everyone. There’s architecture, history, home remodeling, interior decorating, gardening and more. The interior tours of the homes are guided and interpreted. The houses may be toured in any order. Wear comfortable shoes and allow yourself the full day to see all of the homes.

Advance tickets will be available at various locations, by mail and online at a reduced rates. Tickets are also available at registration the day of the tour.

Advance tickets are $15 ($20 on the day of the tour). Tickets are $10 for those age 12 and younger or over 65.

For information about the annual Historic Elgin House Tour, visit GPAelgin.org and look for the “House Tour” tab.

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