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The Swiss Avenue Historic District (SAHD) is hosting its 42nd annual Mother’s Day Home Tour this weekend, May 9-10.
This year’s tour features six historic homes and an English garden. Among the featured homes is the 1908 residence of architect Collett Munger, son of Robert Munger and manager of Munger Place, as well as the Harris-Savage house, home to noted Dallas preservationist and author Virginia Savage McAlester, who also serves as Honorary Chair for the tour.
In addition to the tour of homes, there will be music and entertainment in Savage Park throughout the weekend, including a vintage and special interest auto exhibit, a children’s area with family-friendly activities, and an art fair featuring local artists and crafts. Complimentary transportation between tour homes is available via mini coaches and horse-drawn carriage.
5400 Swiss Avenue
Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the event. Children 12 and under get in free. Advance tickets can be purchased at area Whole Foods Markets, Talulah & HESS in Lakewood or online on the Swiss Avenue Historic District website. During the tour, tickets can be purchased at each tour home and at Savage Park, located at the intersection of Parkmont and Swiss Avenue.
The hours of the Tour are Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sunday, noon-6 p.m. A Mother’s Day Champagne Brunch will be held on Sunday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. featuring entertainment by The Matt Tolentino Band.
The District supports several educational and charitable institutions in East Dallas. Proceeds from the home tour are distributed to agencies such as William Lipscomb Elementary, J.L. Long Middle School, Woodrow Wilson High School, Peak Preparatory School, Lakewood Library and others.
For more information on the home tour and district please visit the website or Facebook page.
