Historic Home Tour in Martinez Returns October 8th

Just 12 miles east of Hercules in Martinez, the local Historical Society will host its 10th annual Historic Home Tour on Saturday, October 8th. The Tour will enable you to walk through 7 very interesting private homes – most opened to the public for the first and only time. The houses were built in several historic home styles in vogue between 1914 and 1949.

There will also be a wildlife garden on the tour this year in which rescued animals reside while undergoing rehabilitation. In addition, the Tour will include a public building: the Martinez Junior High School, a 1931 Spanish Revival building that won a statewide award for its design. You'll also have the option of seeing the new exhibits in the just-renovated Martinez Museum, an 1890 Victorian structure, before it reopens to the general public a week later.

The Tour will begin at the Shell Clubhouse, a 1937 building with an impressive Arts & Crafts interior. Complementary coffee will be served. There will be interesting displays to be seen, and the Shell Museum next door will also be open. If you don’t wish to drive your own car on the Tour, buses will leave the Clubhouse every 10 minutes. There will be tour guides on each bus. And docents will be stationed in each home to point out the features of each house. An antique car will be parked in front of each home. And you'll encounter local musicians along the way. Allow 2 or more hours for the Tour.

Photos and more information about the Tour can be found on the website: www.MartinezHomeTour.com

Home Tour tickets are $25 in advance or $30 at the door. Tickets can be purchased by credit card at www.martinezhometour.com. You can also purchase tickets with checks or cash from the four Martinez merchants listed on the website.