East Hampton Historical Society to Host 2015 House and Garden Tour This Weekend

Photo by Chris Foster

The East Hampton Historical Society announced it will be hosting its 2015 House and Garden Tour this weekend.

This year’s tour, comprised of five unique residences, is scheduled for Saturday, November 28, from 1 p.m. until 4:30 p.m.

“We believe it is the mix of architectural styles — from the turn of the century to today — that gives East Hampton its unique character and flavor,” Richard Barons, the Executive Director of the East Hampton Historical Society said. “Our House Tour Committee has creatively selected five houses that uniquely express the spirit of living on the East End. Different yet complementary, these private houses invite the viewer to ‘look inside’ some of East Hampton’s most alluring structures,”

A kick-off cocktail party will be held on Friday, November 27, in order to welcome in this year’s highly anticipated House Tour and ring in the East End holiday season.

The annual event, now in its 31st year, will be held “Where Lily Pond Lane Meets Georgica Beach” a stunning summer house overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.

Built in 1920, this “cottage” was all about its spectacular waterfront view. John Custis Lawrence, a well-known architect, played with almost Swiss-looking balconies and Arts and Crafts columns to achieve a modern take on a summer house.

Tickets to the cocktail party are $200 each, which includes entry to the House Tour the following day.

Tickets to the self-guided tour cost $65 in advance and $75 on the day of the tour.

All ticket proceeds benefit the East Hampton Historical Society.

Tickets can be purchased online at: www.easthamptonhistory.org, by phone at 631-324-6850, or at the Clinton Academy on 151 Main Street, on Friday and Saturday between 10 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.