Bombed and Burned Walking Tour

The Bristol Historical and Preservation Society will host
the spring Bombed and Burned Walking Tour of downtown Bristol. The tour will start at the
Society Headquarters, 48 Court St., Bristol.

Come and join historian Ray Battcher in the persona and garb of Simeon Potter as he spins the tales of the bombing of Bristol by the British on Saturday, Oct. 7, 1775 and the burning on Sunday, May 25, 1778. Maps and information on the ships, where they were in the harbor, as well as buildings involved will be available.

The Walking Tour is $5 to members and $10 for non-members. Membership in the Society is open to all and memberships will be available at the tour. The tour will be canceled in the case of rain. For more information, call 253-7223.