Take a Bus Tour May 19 Through Darien Buildings, Visit Inside Some, Learn About Renowned Darienites of the Past

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Visit several home interiors on a bus tour of historic Darien homes, many more buildings along the way and see and learn about renowned Darienites of the past on Sunday, May 19.

The tour, which takes about four hours, is sponsored by The Museum of Darien and conducted by HisTOURy, a nonprofit. This is a one-time-only event, space is limited, so you may want to register early.

an announcement from HisTOURy Tours and The Museum of Darien

Actor Frank Latimore, award-winning artist Dorothea Warren O’Hara, and acclaimed author Erskine Caldwell are among many talented and renowned artists, authors, actors and other notable people that once called Darien home. Join us to tour a great collection of their historic homes!

Museum of Darien is kindly collaborating by creating a special exhibition featuring individuals highlighted on the tour and other notable historic town residents.

If You’re Going …

The tour starts at 1 p.m., Sunday, May 19, and runs about four hours. The start/stop location and parking will be at the Museum of Darien, 45 Old Kings Hwy. North, in Darien, next door to the Goodwives Shopping Center.

Tickets cost $75 for adults and $49 for students.

Go to www.histoury.org to book your spot. 

About Histoury Tours

The founder of HisTOURy is Georgette Blau, who sits on the board of the Norwalk Preservation Trust in Connecticut, where she grew up.

From the HisTOURy website:

HisTOURy tours celebrate the architectural heritage found in communities throughout New England and New York. Our tours are one-time-only events and provide an engaging way to experience buildings from our past and learn about the people that called them home.

Our team provides expertise in the fields of historic preservation and tourism to create architectural tours that inform and inspire.

HisTOURy is a 501(c)3 nonprofit. Our mission is to promote the appreciation and preservation of historic buildings and support the local groups who share our goal.

Join us as we explore hundreds of historic buildings in New York, Connecticut, and Massachusetts.

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