Annual Old Louisvill Holiday House Tour Experience America’s Grandest Victorian Neighborhood

Nov. 16, 2010 - PRLog -- This year’s tour is presented by the Old Louisville Historic Foundation and features seven Old Louisville homes, select Bed & Breakfast Inns, and The Chapel of St. Philip. The tour will showcase homes east of Central Park representing the Second Street Neighborhood Association and the Toonerville Neighborhood Association.

Advance discount tickets are on sale now through December 3rd. Tour tickets are $20 in advance, $25 the day of the tour and can be purchased at the Old Louisville Information Center, Old Louisville Visitor Center, online at www.holidayhousetour.com or by calling (502) 635-5244 or (502) 224-8779.

The 2010 Holiday House Tour begins with complimentary parking at Cochran Elementary School, 5th & Lee Streets, and shuttle van transportation to the Conrad-Caldwell House Museum, 1402 St. James Court, where all tickets are picked up. Shuttles run continuously between all of the house tour homes and bed and breakfast inns and The Chapel of St. Philip.

The beautiful 1895 Conrad-Caldwell House Museum on St. James Court is a star attraction on the tour and includes a fantastic Gift Boutique in the basement. Christmas and Hanukah shoppers alike will find great holiday gift ideas and seasonal goodies at the House Tour’s Gift Boutique.

The DuPont Mansion, owned by Gayle and Herb Warren, located at 1317 South Fourth Street will feature the Christmas spirit of Alfred Victor DuPont reciting the Ogden Nash classic, Jabez Dawes, The Boy Who Laughed at Santa Claus. Performance times are at 1:00 PM, 2:00 PM, 3:00 PM, 4:00 PM and 5:00 PM each day.

During the tour, Gayle Warren and The Conrad-Caldwell House Museum will host a high Victorian Tea at the Inn at the Park, 1332 South Fourth Street each day with seatings from 11:30 am until 4:00 pm. The Tea will feature English teas and a tasteful sampling of savories and sweets reminiscent of holiday teas in the 19th century. The food will be prepared by David Dominé, The Bluegrass Peasant, and served by the Conrad-Caldwell House Museum Volunteers. Entertainment will be provided by harpist, Nancy Stagner. Tickets are $20 each in advance and $25 day of tour. There are 36 seats available at each of the four seating times daily, 11:30 AM; 1:00 PM, 2:30 PM, and 4:00 PM. To purchase tea tickets, call the Old Louisville Information Center at (502) 635-5244. Proceeds benefit The Conrad-Caldwell House.

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Old Louisville enjoys a reputation as one of the nation’s largest Victorian neighborhoods. The neighborhood contains over a thousand stately mansions and opulent residences from the late 1800s and early 1900s.