Historical Society Planning Its 13th Annual House And Garden Tour
Historical Society Planning Its
13th Annual House And Garden Tour
The 13th annual Newtown Historical Society House & Garden Tour will include four antique homes dating from 1767 to 1826 and their beautiful surroundings, as well as a 1994 home with spectacular gardens.
The event, which will take place rain or shine on Saturday, July 19, will be this summerâs only public viewing of prominent garden author and lecturer Sydney Eddisonâs very special garden. The private garden of Maureen McLachlan, a Master Gardener in the Borough, is also a part of the event.
A picturesque antique barn surrounded by gardens on historic Main Street will house an art exhibit featuring the work of 12 artists with a wide range of artistic visions in a variety of media. All residents of Newtown, the artists are Paula Brinkman, Betty Christensen, Robert Cottingham, Bruce Degen, Ross MacDonald, Grace McEnaney, Paul Meisel, Ruth Newquist, Stacy Olszewski, Linda Pickwick, Michelle Rosenthal and Virginia Zic.
The setting for the art show and sale will be the antique barn behind The Budd House at 50 Main Street. George and Shane Miller have been restoring the building for a few years, and Mr Millerâs gardens have been growing exponentially by the season. Those gardens will also be included in the homes and gardens tour.
Proceeds for this event will benefit the historical society and are used to maintain the circa 1750 Matthew Curtiss House Museum as well as the educational programs of the society.
This self-guided tour will take from 11 am until 5 pm. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 on the day of the tour. Send checks to Newtown Historical Society House Tour, PO Box 189, Newtown CT 06470, before July 10. Please include name, address and telephone number.
Tickets are limited to prevent overcrowding and may also be purchased at the circulation desk of Cyrenius H. Booth Library, 25 Main Street, during normal library hours; The Red Garage, 78 South Main Street; and Drug Center Pharmacy, 61 Church Hill Road.
On the day of the tour any remaining tickets will be sold only at the Matthew Curtiss House, 44 Main Street, from 10 am to 2 pm.
More information is available at www.NewtownHistory.org or by contacting Ginnie Carey at 426-5937.