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Heritage Foundation’s Annual Spring Tour set June 2-3, 2007
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HISTORIC PROPERTIES OPEN DOORS TO PUBLIC
FRANKLIN, TENN…..Homes dating back to the early 1800s will open their doors for tours on Saturday, June 2 and Sunday, June 3 for the 32nd annual Town & Country Tour of Homes.
“Our annual tour of homes offers the public a rare opportunity to tour these grand historic homes, both in town and out in the county. This year we have four downtown Franklin homes plus a church and four homes in outlying areas. Each home is currently a full time residence and each has been lovingly restored,” said Mary Pearce, Heritage Foundation Executibve Director.
The annual tour serves as a fundraiser for the Heritage Foundation, a non profit organization since 1967 with a mission “to protect and preserve the architectural, geographical and cultural heritage of Franklin and Williamson County and to promote the ongoing revitalization of downtown Franklin in the context of historic preservation”.
Historic homes are open for tours from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. Saturday and 1 a.m. until 5 p.m. on Sunday. Tour tickets are $20 in advance or $25 the weekend of the event. Homes may be toured in any order and tickets may be purchased at any tour location on the days of the tour.
“Some are larger than others; some are in town, some are surrounded by farm land and subdivisions. But each is not only home to its family, but a piece of history offering a story all its own. The tour offers a treat to everyone from that young couple saving money to buy their first home to those in brand new subdivision homes. Not everyone wants to live in a piece of history, but most of us are certainly curious to see it,” said Pearce.
Advance Town & Country Tour tickets will be available beginning May 15 at Shirley Zeitlin offices, the Heritage Foundation or by calling 615.591.8500, Extension 18.
The Heritage Foundation of Franklin and Williamson County is a membership-based, non-profit organization that seeks to protect and preserve the architectural, geographic and cultural heritage of Franklin and Williamson County and to promote the ongoing economic revitalization of downtown Franklin in the context of historic preservation. Proceeds from the Tour benefit community educational programs such as the Heritage Classroom that serves approximately 10,000 school children throughout Williamson County. For more information about joining the Heritage Foundation or to learn more about other activities of this 36-year-old organization, please contact us at 615-591-8500.
For more information, contact The Heritage Foundation at 615-591-8500.
