Mansion Hill East Walking Tour
Sunday, May 31 from 4:00-5:15
Registration is required.
Registration is coming soon
Join us as we collaborate with the Madison Trust for Historic Preservation on a guided walking tour through the historic Mansion Hill East neighborhood. Travel through time to see the stately sandstone mansions built by Madison’s early elite, including the Old Governor’s Mansion, home to 17 Wisconsin governors. Other highlights include the “architectural gem of Mansion Hill,” now Mansion Hill Inn, and the Gates of Heaven Synagogue.
The tour will accommodate up to 18 pre-registered guests and will last approximately 75 minutes. The tour will start outside the Edgewater Hotel and will begin promptly at 4 p.m.
The guided tour is approximately 1 mile in length and covers some paved but hilly terrain. Comfortable shoes for walking are strongly recommended. Tour participants are encouraged to bring water with them as the tour will be taking place entirely outdoors and shade will vary. Walking tours will happen rain or shine. In the case of inclement weather, consider bringing an umbrella.
Leading the tour will be PLATO Board member Steve Sparks. A certified Toastmaster, he holds a master's degree in journalism and mass communication. In retirement Steve is doing consulting work in communications and indulging his interest in history by working as a tour guide at the Wisconsin State Capitol and as a docent for the Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Monona Terrace and for Madison Arhitecture tours through the Madison Trust for Historic Preservation.
Registration: Cost is $20/person with all the registration money donated to the Madison Trust for Historic Preservation.
The registration deadline is Thursday, May 28. PLATO refunds an event fee if cancelled prior to the registration deadline. Refunds after the registration deadline are only processed if a wait-listed registrant can attend.
A tour may be cancelled for extreme weather or lightening. We will alert guests at least four hours in advance by email. Purchased tickets will be refunded.
Parking: You can park on the street or in the Edgewater parking ramp which has a public parking rate of $4/hour.
Questions? - Contact tour organizer Steve Sparks at 608-692-3302 or swsparks@charter.net
