| Historic Jamesport House Tour - September 19, 2009 | |
When: 10am-4:00pm (Rain or Shine) The first ever tour of historic Jamesport will include five of the houses portrayed by local artist Fred Bender in his painting, “Sunday Morning in James Port, May 1839.” The 12 homes featured on the tour range from Italianate mansions of prosperous sea captains to cottages of humble tradespersons. There’s even a tavern turned into a residence. The tour can be walked or cars can be parked at several locations along the route. Download Flyer here | Ticket Holder information here
Historic Jamesport House Tour • On day of tour you will pick up your tickets and tour information at the Jamesport Meeting House, 1590 Main Road (corner of Manor Lane), Jamesport. Tickets may also be bought at the door for $45. • Suggested parking at the nearby George G. Young Community Center (on South Jamesport Avenue). • Meeting House opens 9:00 a.m. Houses will open at 10 a.m. • Tours will also be offered of the historic Meeting House. • Many homes will require that shoes be removed or covered. We recommend wearing easily removable shoes. A limited supply of slip-on booties will also be available. • Tour will run rain or shine. • The tour can be walked in a three-mile loop or cars can be parked at several locations along the route. • Tickets may also be purchased by calling 631-722-0008 or sending a check to the Jamesport Meeting House at PO Box 330, Jamesport, NY 11947. • Questions? Call 631-722-0008 or e-mail info@jamesportmeetinghouse.org Please patronize our local restaurants and food purveyors who will be donating to the Meeting House a portion of their proceeds that day from ticket holders: • Bayview Inn, 722-2659 (lunch and dinner), South Jamesport Avenue and Front Street (near several tour houses) |
