Historic Staunton Foundation preps for Christmas House Tour
Staff Report
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The Historic Staunton Foundation is hosting its 37th annual Christmas House Tour this weekend.
Visit a wonderful selection of Staunton homes fitted for the season featuring each owner’s decorative collection and holiday style. The Eclectic Revival architecture of the tour homes reflects a 20th century romantic desire to emulate both European and colonial architectural precedents while incorporating modern conveniences of the period. Styles include a mixture of Queen Ann and Shingle, Tudor and Colonial Revival, a 1940s French Creole Revival, a 1950s Cape Cod and a 1960s Neoclassical Revival.
Tour homes include:
· 1315 N. Augusta St.
· 1319 North Augusta St.
· 45 Ridgeview Road
· 1431 Dogwood Road
· 1527 Dogwood Road
Members Only Preview Party and Tour: Saturday, Dec. 5. Tickets: $50. Call the HSF office at 540.885.7676.
Public Tour: Sunday, Dec. 6, 1-5 p.m. Tickets: $25.
Tickets on sale now at downtown Staunton store locations:
The Museum Store at the R. R. Smith Center for History and Art
20 S. New St.
The Emporium
101 E. Beverley St.
Byers Street Housewares
12 Byers St.
Tickets will also be available the day of the tour at each of the homes.
Payments accepted by cash or check.
Find complete tour information and ticket sales at www.historicstaunton.org.
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