Tour historic homes of Knoxville by bus on April 14

By Jeaneane Payne

You can enjoy visiting Knoxville's six historic homes by bus on Saturday, April 14, 2012. Sit back and relax as you enjoy the beauty of spring as you learn about the rich heritage represented by the historic homes.

Two tours will be offered. The Morning Tour, from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., begins at Blount Mansion, 200 W. Hill Avenue, www.blountmansion.org, and includes visits to Marble Springs Historic Farmstead, www.marblesprings.net, and Crescent Bend House & Gardens www.crescentbend.com. The Afternoon Tour, from 1:00-4:00 p.m., begins at James White's Fort, 205 E. Hill Avenue, www.jameswhitesfort.org, and includes visits to Mabry-Hazen House, www.mabryhazen.com, and Ramsey House Plantation, www.ramseyhouse.org.

The tours, an official activity of the Dogwood Arts Festival, stop at each historic home for approximately 50 minutes, allowing guests to tour the homes, grounds, and gardens.

Free parking is available at both Blount Mansion for the Morning tour and James White's Fort for the Afternoon tour.

A one hour lunch break is scheduled between the Morning and Afternoon tours for guests who may wish to attend both tours. Seating is limited and reservations are required.

The cost is $20 (plus fees) per person per tour. Proceeds from the tour will be dedicated to a fund for marketing and promoting the Historic Homes of Knoxville.

To make reservations, please call 865-523-7521 or visit www.KnoxTIX.com. For additional information on the Historic Homes of Knoxville, visit www.hhknoxville.org.

This tour is generously sponsored by Knoxville Tours.

Published April 3, 2012