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NEWTOWN, CONN. HISTORICAL SOCIETY PRESENTS HOUSE, GARDEN TOUR JULY 19

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NEWTOWN, CONN. — The Newtown Historical Society will present its 13th annual House and Garden Tour, Saturday, July 19, 11 am to 5 pm.

The tour will include four antique homes dating from 1767 to 1826 and their fine surroundings, as well as a contemporary home with noteworthy gardens.

This will be this summer’s only public viewing of prominent garden author and lecturer Sydney Eddison’s garden. The private garden of a master gardener in the borough of Newtown is also a part of the event.

A picturesque antique barn surrounded by gardens on historic Main Street will house an art exhibit featuring the work of 12 artists with a wide range of artistic visions in a variety of media. All residents of Newtown, the artists include internationally known photo-realist Robert Cottingham and children’s book author and illustrator Bruce Degen.

The proceeds for this event will benefit the Newtown Historical Society and are used to maintain the Matthew Curtiss House Museum, circa 1750, and to support the educational programs of the society.

This self-guided tour will take place rain or shine. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 on the day of the tour. Tickets are limited to prevent overcrowding and may be purchased at the circulation desk of Cyrenius H. Booth Library, 25 Main Street during normal library hours. Tickets are also available at The Red Garage, 78 South Main Street, and Drug Center Pharmacy, 61 Church Hill Road.

On the day of the tour any remaining tickets will be sold only at the Matthew Curtiss House, 44 Main Street, from 10 am to 2 pm.

For additional information, www.newtownhistory.org or 203-426-5937.