Historical Society Planning For Its 15th Annual Homes & Gardens Tour

By SHANNON HICKS

Published: Jul 02, 2010 12:00 AM

Newtown Historical Societyâs 15th Annual House and Garden Tour will be presented on Saturday, July 17, from 11 am to 5 pm.

The tour this year features eight properties that reflect Newtownâs diverse history. Three wonderful homes from the 1700s will include The Matthew Curtiss House Museum with costumed docents, and the 1748 home of Matthewâs uncle, Benjamin Curtiss, located in Sandy Hook and filled with period antiques and surrounded by stunning gardens; as well as a 1798 Federal farmhouse with outbuildings and wonderful grounds.

A secluded 1830 farmhouse with pool and gardens contrasts with another unusual 19th Century farm property that was remodeled and expanded in the 1950s by an architect reputed to be a student of Frank Lloyd Wright.

A 1973 contemporary home with a very special hidden garden and a 1995 traditionally designed home with marvelous organic gardens present a contrast of visions from the 20th Century.

On Main Street, a lovely historic barn surrounded by its own remarkable gardens will serve as a gallery for the work of Newtown artists.

The self-guided tour will take place rain or shine. Tickets are $25 in advance, or $30 on the day of the tour. The number of tickets will be limited to prevent overcrowding.

Checks may be sent to Newtown Historical Society House Tour, PO Box 189, Newtown CT 06470. Please include name, address and telephone number.

Tickets are also be available at Drug Center Pharmacy, 61 Church Hill Road; The UPS Store, 261 South Main Street; and C.H. Booth Library, 25 Main Street (at the main circulation desk).

On the day of the tour any remaining tickets will be sold only at the Matthew Curtiss House, 44 Main Street after 10 am.Â

Proceeds from the tour benefit Newtown Historical Society and are used to maintain the Matthew Curtiss House Museum and to support the educational programs of the society. Additional information is available at NewtownHistory.org or 203-426-5937.

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