Jamesport Meeting House will host a Historic Jamesport House Tour on Saturday, September 14 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., featuring 16 incredible homes of historical and architectural significance in Jamesport and South Jamesport. Tour homes include some of the first houses built in the new port in the 1830s, as well as those erected later in the 19th century and more recent residences designed by well-known local architects.
Architectural styles range from Victorian gothic in a former Methodist campground, to Greek revival, Italianate and even mid-century modern. The homes on the tour are located within three-quarters of a mile of each other and tour patrons are encouraged to walk or bike the tour, as on-street parking is limited.
The tour will start at the historic 1731 Jamesport Meeting House, the oldest public building on the East End. The Meeting House is located at 1590 Main Rd. (Route 25), in Jamesport. Tour tickets are $60 per person in advance and $75 on the tour day.
Proceeds from the tour will benefit the nonprofit Jamesport Meeting House Preservation Trust, a 501(c)3 charitable organization that owns and maintains the building. Local restaurants and wineries will be supporting the House Tour benefit by donating a portion of the proceeds from tour patrons’ purchases to the Jamesport Meeting House.
For tickets and additional information visit: www.jamesportmeetinghouse.org.
WHEN: Saturday, September 14 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Rain or shine
WHERE: The tour starts at the Jamesport Meeting House, 1590 Main Rd. (Route 25) in Jamesport, where tour patrons will pick up a map and guide to the homes. Tour houses are located in or near the South Jamesport Historic District.
WHY: The Historic Jamesport House Tour is a fundraiser for the Jamesport Meeting House. Erected in 1731, it is the oldest public structure on the East End of Long Island, a town landmark, and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
TICKETS: Tickets are $60 in advance and $75 on the day of the tour. Advance tickets may be purchased online at: www.jamesportmeetinghouse.org.
FOR INFO: www.jamesportmeetinghouse.org Email: info@jamesportmeetinghouse.org