Plans are underway for the 19th annual “Historic Apalachicola Home & Garden Tour” sponsored by Trinity Episcopal Church. Co-chairpersons, Gloria Austin and Marci Daniels, announced that the tour is expected to attract hundreds of visitors to Apalachicola, Florida on Friday and Saturday, May 6 and May 7, 2011. This year’s theme, “Coastal Cottages”, spotlights some of Apalachicola’s unique homes and gardens.
The featured home for this year’s tour is Trinity Church’s Rectory located at 79 Sixth St. The two-story, Queen Anne- style structure was built in 1900 by George Marshall. According to historical documents, The Ladies Guild of Trinity Church was able to procure a total of $800 for the construction of the home. Marshall, well-known builder of many of Apalachicola’s grand homes, used local cypress and heart pine in the construction of the Rectory. The Eastlake-inspired details and angled fireplaces are typical of Marshall’s work. The lovely antique furnishings which grace the interior belong to the church’s current rector, The Rev. Martha C. Harris.
The weekend will begin Friday, May 6th, with Evensong at 5:30 pm at Trinity Episcopal Church. A reception on the grounds will follow, and a free lecture at 6:30 pm will complete the evening kick off of this year’s tour. The featured guest speaker will be Elli Morris, photographer and prize-winning author of the book, Cooling the South, which chronicles the development of the critical block ice industry. Apalachicola’s own Dr. John Gorrie was the first to invent the mechanical refrigeration that was later so important to the development of this industry.
Homes will be open to visitors on Saturday, May 6th from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Pre-sale tickets will be available at $15 from December 1, 2010 until the day of the event. On the day of the tour, ticket sales will begin at 9:30 am and tickets will sell for $20. Lunch will be served from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm in Trinity’s Parish Hall at a cost of $12. A silent auction from10:00 am to 3:00 pm will also be a part of the tour day’s events.
Guests to Apalachicola can round out their weekend experience by allowing time to visit the many historical buildings and churches, museums, inns, and parks in Apalachicola. In addition, visitors can enjoy sampling the fare at the great restaurants and interesting shops that mark our town as a truly unique place.
For more information or ticket sales please contact Trinity Episcopal Church at (850) 653-9550 or the Apalachicola Bay Chamber of Commerce at (850) 653-9419.http://www.oysterradio.com e-mail manager@oysterradio.com with comments
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