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Tour of Homes FAQs
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Q. Is there more than one Tour each year?
A. No, the Tour takes place the first weekend in May.
In 2009 it will be Saturday, May 2, and Sunday, May 3.
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Q. What are the hours?
A. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday.
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Q. When will tickets be available?
A. Early April 2009.
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Q. Where can we purchase tickets?
A. Tickets may be purchased at Tacoma Historical Society’s Exhibit Center & Gift at 747 Broadway in downtown Tacoma. There are also five Tacoma business locations that serve as ticket outlets:
- The Pacific Northwest Shop at North 27th & Proctor
- Stadium Thriftway between Division & First Street in the Stadium District
- Three Columbia Bank branches
- Westgate (No. 21st & Pearl St.)
- Union Avenue (So. 19th & Union Ave)
- Fircrest (Regents Blvd at Mildred St).
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Q. What does a ticket cost?
A. Tickets cost $20. Tacoma Historical Society members in good standing may purchase discounted tickets ($15) ONLY at the Society's Exhibit Center (747 Broadway) . Tickets are good for both days, but allow only one visit per house.
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Q. Is there a children’s price?
A. No. We do not encourage children to take the tour.
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Q. How long has the Historic Homes of Tacoma Tour been offered?
A. It began in 1993.
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Q. How do I suggest a home for a future Tour?
A. Contact us (with the address and, if you know it, the owner’s name) by phone at 253 472-3738;
our mailing address is PO Box 1865, Tacoma 98401; or e-mail us at hometour@tacomahistory.org.
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Q. I think I would like to be a docent. Is any training required?
A. We conduct training sessions before the Tour. We supply information about our expectations for docents, house assignments and general information about and history of the house to which you are assigned. Call for additional details: 253 472-3738
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