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Historic Homes of Housatonic Valley Tour
Step inside several historic homes and see and learn about many more as we tour the Southbury area of the Housatonic Valley. Colonial farmhouses, Civil War-era homes of a mill village, summer cottages of Russian refugees, and a variety of other historic homes are all found in Southbury—the only town with this name in the country and a designated “Preserve America” community! Learn about architecture that has beautified the area for generations and the interesting individuals that have called it home.
Join us for this unique experience to see historic homes, inside and out, and immerse yourself in culture and history. Offered one time only! Space is limited.
Interior stops on this tour include Churaevka – a beautiful 1930s rubblestone chapel once used by historic Russian artists and three fantastic colonials: Stillmeadow, also known as the Ephraim Stiles House, the former home of the iconic Gladys Taber, a Federal-style farmhouse once known as “Blue Goose Inn,” and one with a gorgeous four-fireplaced chimney stack and an impressively cozy family room which was once a barn!
This is a guided tour. Participants will travel the tour itinerary in their own vehicle. Details about the historic buildings at each location will be provided by your guide, including the historic homes that will be featured as interior tours.
Given that this is not an open-house formatted tour, the number of vehicles and passengers per vehicle is limited. Thank you!
AIA CT MEMBERS: This tour is good for CEU learning credits.