On Saturday, April 27, the City of Covington hosts an Historic Home Tour as part of the continuing 2013 Bicentennial festivities. The days events will include an brief presentation on local architecture, a light lunch and the home tour, followed by a wine reception. At 11:00 am, the Christ Episcopal Church Reception Hall hosts an Historical Presentation by Sally Reeves showcasing Covington’s past architectural treasures. This presentation is free and open to the public. At noon, a light lunch will be available for purchase after the presentation.
The Historic Home Tour begins at 1:00 pm with a presentation by Ralph Menetre at the Christ Episcopal Chapel. It continues on to South America Street and New Hampshire Street, ending at the Mackie House. From 4:00 to 6:00 pm, enjoy a Wine Reception at the last house on the tour with live music by We3.
Tickets for the tour are $20 each and will be sold at the Christ Episcopal Church Reception Hall from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm the day of the tour only.
Volunteers are requested to help with this event. All volunteers may tour the homes and attend the wine reception for free. If you have questions about the event or would like to volunteer, please call Carolyn Pierce or Sharon Nunez at 504-442-2264.
