Historic Homes Tour Port Townsend

Homes Tour

Saturday, September 20th & Sunday, September 21st, 2008

Port Townsend boasts the Northwest's greatest selection of Victorian homes and buildings on the National Register. Because of its unique historic circumstances, the town has retained a fine collection of public and residential structures, many of which have been largely unaltered- except for recent restoration- since the 1890's.

We are proud to have one of three remaining Victorian Seaports on the National Register.

The home tour is self-guided (map provided) and may be done on either Saturday or Sunday, or both days on a more leisurely pace. You may visit the sites in any order you choose. Wear comfortable shoes. Paper booties will be provided and required before entering each home.

After the tour...visitors can explore the many shops, art galleries and antique stores, enjoy a meal in one of the many excellent restaurants, or simply wander along the sandy beaches that ring Port Townsend on three sides.

Homes Tour 2008
(more to come!)

The list of homes to date are: Bergstrom Antique Car Museum, Chapel Bay, Rothschild House, James W. Stockand aka Grace House, Frank W. Hastings House aka The Old Consulate Inn, City Hall and Jefferson County Historical Museum, George W. Downs House, The Inn at the McCurdy House, N.W. O'Rear House, James C. Saunders, and more to come!

Two-day event, Saturday and Sunday, beginning 10 a.m. both days. Tour can be done on either Saturday or Sunday, or both days on a more leisurely schedule.

Sponsored by Jefferson Healthcare Hospital Auxiliary. Funds raised will be used to purchase essential equipment for Jefferson General Hospital in Port Townsend, Washington.

Contributing Sponsors

Port Townsend Lodging Tax Advisory Committee
Port Townsend Chamber of Commerce

Disclaimer: The Hospital Auxiliary Homes Tour Committee researches every home on the homes tour in order to make a good faith effort to provide accurate, factual information.

TICKETS

Advance sales:
Adults - $13, Children under 12 - $7

Day of Event:
Adults - $16, Children under 12 - $8

Tickets are non-refundable. To place your advance sale tickets in will-call, your order form must be mailed (postmarked) no later than September 17,2008. Send to JHHA Homes Tour, P.O. Box 1346, Port Townsend, WA 98368.
Note: Advance Tickets are not mailed!!

Over the counter advance tickets will be available for purchase at the Visitor Information Center from September 15-19.

Day of tour tickets are available at the Visitor Information Center, at the Park and Ride, and at each tour site.

View past tours, historic homes and buildings:

DIRECTIONS

From Sequim, Port Angeles and Forks/West End
Take Highway 101 east, then a left onto State Route (SR) 20 east. Follow SR 20 into town. The highway then becomes Sims Way. The Port Townsend Visitor Information Center is on your right.

From Seattle and points east
From Colman Dock (Pier 52), take the Seattle-Bainbridge ferry to Bainbridge Island. Take State Route (SR) 305 north/west about 13 miles (past Poulsbo) to State Route (SR) 3 north and follow the signs 7 miles to the Hood Canal Bridge. Take a left and cross the Hood Canal Bridge. The sign for Port Townsend is about .5 mile ahead. In 5 miles turn right on State Route (SR) 19 (Beaver Valley Rd.) toward Port Townsend. Continue about 22 miles to the town of Chimacum. Go straight after the 4-way stop on SR 19. 7 miles south of Port Townsend 19 joins with State Route (SR) 20. Follow SR 20 into town. The highway then becomes Sims Way. The Port Townsend Visitor Information Center is on your right.

Area map to find Port Townsend.