5-4-3-2-1 Architectural Walking Tour
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The House Museum Alliance of Downtown Boston presents: 5-4-3-2-1 Architectural Walking Tour
5 Houses, 4 Centuries, 3 Neighborhoods, 2 Hours, 1 Amazing Walking Tour
Admire the exteriors of five landmark historic houses, experience four centuries of architecture, and explore three of the city’s iconic neighborhoods on this two-hour walking tour that winds its way across picturesque downtown Boston, making for one special experience.
From Colonial to Federal to Victorian, the stylistic intricacies of the Paul Revere House, Otis House, Nichols House, Prescott House, and Gibson House will be highlighted.
Additionally, show your ticket to receive free admission at all five houses* during the month of October.
Space is limited and advance ticket purchase is required.
* The Nichols House Museum will be closed for much of October for site management; ticket holders should call the Nichols House Museum at 617-227-6993 to learn how and when they can redeem a tour.
October 5, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Guide: Keith Trickett
A tour guide and educator at Historic New England’s Otis House Museum, Keith is a member of History Alive!, an interactive theater company dedicated to producing plays about the past. He also brings Samuel Adams to life on “Tavern Nights” at the Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum.
October 19, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Guide: Matthew Dickey
Matthew Dickey is Communications and Operations Manager with the Boston Preservation Alliance and Co-Leader of the Rust Belt Coalition of Young Preservationists. He has given independent architectural tours of Boston and possesses a deep interest in preservation and creative storytelling.