Tours & Lectures
Norwalk's Living History Tour: Historic Homes from 1675 to 1830
On Sunday, September 18th, from 1 to 4 pm, join Norwalk house experts on a behind-the-scenes bus tour of homes built in Norwalk's early days. The tour will be a trip through the town's early history, and it includes a rare treat—Norwalk's two oldest houses, both of which date from about 1675, will be open for tourgoers. Two exceptionally well-restored homes from 1784 and 1789 will also be open, along with a beautiful Federal-era house from about 1820. In addition, the tour route leads past fifteen other historic homes from these early periods. Tour leaders will talk about their architectural styles and their place in local history. Norwalkers in period costumes will board the bus from time to time to talk about the town as 
they knew it and what it was like to live there.
The event was organized by NPT board member Georgette Blau, who is also President of On Location Tours, the world's largest TV and movie tour company. "I am a native Norwalker," she said, "and I've always been interested in historic homes and the stories they can tell. This is the only time these houses will be open and it is a rare opportunity to see them." The tour features an introduction to early Norwalk architecture by NPT president and architectural historian, Tod Bryant.
Seating is limited. Advance purchase is required. $45 registration fee for non-members and $40 for members. After you register, we'll contact you about where and when to meet the bus.
UPDATE: The tour bus is now sold out! If you would like to be placed on the waiting list, please send us your contact information (name, e-mail address, and phone number) to info@norwalkpreservation.org