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Tours of Orchard Lawn
Orchard Lawn
Orchard Lawn in 1934

Tour beautiful Orchard Lawn and enjoy a "walk back in time" with one of our tour guides.  Hear the story of the Gundry House and its place in Mineral Point history.

This is the last year to see the actual work of restoring Orchard Lawn, inside and out!  Guests will see whatever is in progress at the moment.  This could include plaster restoration, trompe l'oeil restoration, wallpaper research, and paint analysis on the inside, building restoration, reconstruction and research on the outside. 

The historic photos guiding the restoration will also be on display.


 

The 2011 tour season is May 27 through Sept 25

           

Tour Hours:

           Fridays 1 pm – 5 pm  (last tour begins at 4:15)

           Saturdays 1 pm – 5 pm   (last tour begins at 4:15)

           Sundays 11 am – 2 pm  

Other times by appointment, please call 608.987.2884 to make arrangements. 


Please note: no tours will be offered on days when Orchard Lawn is hosting a private event such as a wedding.


Admission is $7.00.
Free for members of the
Mineral Point Historical Society. 

Each tour takes about an hour.

Have more questions?  Please feel free to contact us at: MPHS@mineralpointhistory.org or the phone number above.


 

Mineral Point Historical Society • 234 Madison Street • PO Box 188 • Mineral Point, WI 53565 608.987.2884

MPHS@mineralpointhistory.org

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