On Saturday, September 29th from 10am – 3pm you will have the opportunity to tour nine beautifully – appointed homes from the 19th and early 20th centuries, plus three historic civic buildings and two churches – all in the Village of Walton. Enjoy a glimpse into the past as local residents open their homes to display their beautiful woodwork, period antiques, stained glass windows, family histories, and private collections (including over 300 hats!). Refreshments and entertainment at select stops along the way will enhance your memories of this special day.
The tour begins at the Historic Walton Theatre, 31 Gardiner Place, with registration from 10am until 12pm and ends with a reception at the Historic Walton Armory 139 Stockton Ave (The Castle). The reception will feature entertainment, refreshments and over 30 door prizes. Co-hosted by the Delaware County Historical Association and the Walton Historical Society, all proceeds to benefit the Walton Historical Society and the Delaware County Historical Association, and the maintenance and restoration of the Eells House, Walton, and the Frisbee House, Delhi.
Don’t miss this opportunity to experience the hospitality and architecture of Walton as you’ve never seen it before. Advance tickets: $12 Adults, $10 Seniors (65 and up) Day of tour: $15. (Tickets available in Walton at: Breakey Motors, Full Circle Antiques, Webb’s Clothing, Walton SFCU, Walton Historical Society. Tickets available in Delhi at DCHA and Blackberry House; and in Sidney at Glad Tidings.) Luncheon will be available at the First United Methodist Church 101 North St. Walton from 11am to 1pm; lunch tickets can also be purchased for $8 at all of the above locations.
This tour is sponsored by Walton Big M, Haggerty Ace Hardware, D&D Napa, Kraft Foods, National Bank of Delaware County, and the Historic Walton Armory.
