Wilmington, N.C. … The Historic Wilmington Foundation announced nine homes and one historic synagogue on the 2013 Azalea Festival Home Tour scheduled for Saturday, April 13th from 1-6 p.m. and Sunday, April 14th from 1-5 p.m. This year’s tour is a reflection of the variety of architectural styles of homes and religious buildings in four of Historic Wilmington’s National Register Districts. From the charming Carolina Cottage to the UNCW Chancellor’s mansion, the tour showcases the breadth of home styles in Wilmington’s history. All proceeds from the Home Tour will advance Historic Wilmington Foundation’s efforts to protect and preserve the irreplaceable historic resources of Wilmington and the Lower Cape Fear region. Since 1966, the Foundation has successfully saved more than 100 historic properties from demolition. |
2013 Home Tour Sites: (Tour tickets available at all sites on date of tour for $30)
Tour tickets can be purchased on tour dates at any homes for $30. Historic Wilmington Foundation members can purchase tickets for $15. Advance tickets are available for $25 at these locations:
Media Advisory: Mayor Bill Saffo, New Hanover County Commissioner Chairman Woody White, County Commissioner Vice-Chair Beth Dawson, NC State House Representative Susi Hamilton and City Councilman Kevin O’Grady will officially open the tour during a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Saturday, April 13th, 2011 at 12:30 p.m. at TJ and Judy Porter’s Home, the Alexander Sprunt House, at 1615 Chestnut Street. For information, contact: George W. Edwards, Executive Director |