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Tours Visit Ashtabula and Woodburn throughout the year to tour these lovely historic homes. |
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Ashtabula Tour Hours: January-March: By appointment with 24 hours notice, and a minimum payment of $30, please call (864) 646-7249 to make an appointment April-October: Open Tuesdays-Thursdays, and Sundays from 1-4 PM General Admission prices:
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Woodburn Tour Hours: January-March: By appointment with 24 hours notice, and a minimum payment of $30, please call (864) 646-7249. April-October: Sundays from 2-5PM General Admission Prices:
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Upcoming Events: Kids Playday at Ashtabula: Saturday, October 2, 10 AM: For $3 children will be able to learn, and explore the grounds of Ashtabula. Starting at 11:30, and ending at 1:00, there will be a special tour designed specifically for children for an additional $2. Parents are welcome to tag along during the day! Woodburn will also be open at 2 PM for a regular tour at the rate of $6 for adults; price for children 5-10 is $2. For questions, please email Ellen Harrison at: ashtabula.woodburntours@nctv.com Step Into the Past-New Remains Discovered at Woodburn: Saturday, August 7, 10 AM: A recent discovery at Woodburn Historical House is shedding new light on how the former plantation's farm was operated. While working on clearing portions of the museum home's historical trail, the foundation and wall of the horse barn and the blacksmith's barn were discovered. For $3 per person, the building's remains will be available for public viewing. Guests wishing to see the house after the walking tour is complete may do so for an additional $4 per person. The 1/2 mile round trip is considered "easy" walking down, and "moderate" hiking up, so sturdy walking shoes or hiking boots are recommended. Those wishing to tour Woodburn Historical House without first taking the tour may do so for the regular rate of $6 per person, beginning at 11 AM. A special tour of Ashtabula will also be scheduled for 2 PM at the regular rate of$6 per person. 50th Anniversary Celebration: Evening Under the Stars at Woodburn: Friday, October 8, 6:30-10 PM. Our 9th Annual Benefit Gala will feature a cocktail hour, dinner buffet, entertainment, and dancing. There will be a special ceremony honoring the Foundation's founders and early board members. Proceed benefit the Foundation's Preservation Endowment. Contribution: $40 per person, or our disctouned rate of $70 per couple. Mourning Traditions and Customs at Ashtabula: Saturday, November 13, 10 AM: A new tour is being offered to demonstrate the mourning customs, superstitions, and rituals of the 1800's. Two rooms of Ashtabula will be draped in black and displayed as it would have been in 1830 after a death in the family. For $3 per person, guests will be able to see an appropriately costumed docent who will guide visitors through 2 rooms on the first floor. For those interested, a full tour of the house will begin at 11:30 AM for an additional $6. Christmas Reenactment at Ashtabula 2010 Christmas Reenactment Tours at Ashtabula: Admission
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Guided Tours Tours of Ashtabula and Woodburn are offered throughout the year. The cost of admission goes towards supporting the Pendleton Historic Foundation. |
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