Tuesday, May 12, 2015

Tour of Historic Homes, this weekend, Hamilton Lakes

Don’t Miss Preservation Greensboro’s 2015 Tour of Historic Homes, May 16-17, 2015 

Five vintage homes in the historic Hamilton Lakes neighborhood will open their doors to the public during PGI’s Fifth Annual Tour of Historic Homes & Gardens: Saturday, May 16, 11am-5pm and Sunday, May 17 from 1pm-5pm. The walking tour highlights stunning features of early twentieth century Neoclassical, and Colonial Revival architecture as well as unusual designs such as a Mediterranean-inspired home and Mid-Century Modern homes. Participants will gain insights into local history along with artistic home design ideas.  Shuttle service will be available between homes.

Homes included in the Tour are:

          House #1: 1207 Lakewood Drive
          House #2: 3907 Henderson Road
          House #3: 3905 Henderson Road
          House #4: 505 Kemp Road West
          House #5: 104 Kemp Road West

The McMichael Home will host our Patrons Gala, the kickoff to our 2015 Tour of Historic Homes, on Thursday, May 14 from 6pm to 8pm. This house, located at 102 Kemp Road West, will not be on the weekend Tour, but as a Tour Patron, you will enjoy access! Patron's Tickets are $75 each and include admission to the Gala in addition to one tour ticket for the weekend. This special event will have live jazz music, hors d'oeuvres, wine, beer and a Silent Auction benefiting Preservation Greensboro.  Tickets and reservations must be made by Monday, May 11th!  Call Judi Kastner at PGI 336-272-5003 x3 or email: jkastner@blandwood.orgEnjoy an easy evening enjoying a lake view with a glass of wine with your fellow tour patrons and sponsors.

Advanced General Admission Tickets for the tour are available through the close of business May 15 for $20 each and may be purchased at the Extra Ingredient in Friendly Shopping Center, online at www.preservationgreensboro.org (under Events) or by phone with a credit card until 5pm May 15th at 336-272-5003 x3.  

Advance Group Tickets (minimum of 10 people) are $15 each and may be purchased at Blandwood or by phone with a credit card at 336-272-5003 x3.

Advanced PGI Member Tickets may ONLY be purchased at Blandwood, online at www.preservationgreensboro.org or by phone at PGI: 336-272-5003 x3.

Day-of-Tour Tickets will be available for all at $25 at each tour home by cash or check, and at House #1 (1207 Lakewood Drive) with cash, checks, or a credit card (Visa/Mastercard/Discover).



“Will Call” paid tickets are available for pick-up at Blandwood, 447 West Washington Street, downtown Greensboro, during regular office hours 9am-5pm Monday-Friday.  At the end of business on Friday, May 15th, “Will Call” tickets will not be available until Saturday, May 16th morning at 10am at House #1, 1207 Lakewood Drive.


See below or visit our website at www.preservationgreensboro.org for the map and downloadable Tour Program.

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