Unique Experiences
Personal Edwardian House Museum Tour with lunch for 4
- Item Number
- 177
- Estimated Value
- 300 USD
- Sold
- 135 USD to vs5ce812e
- Number of Bids
- 7 - Bid History
Item Description
Mark McEachern, Executive Director, of the Torrington Historical Society will lead four guests on a personal tour of the Torrington History Museum, where you can explore the drama of the great flood of 1955 and learn about Torrington's connection to the infamous John Brown. Afterwards, join Curator Gail Kruppa, for a visit to the fully restored Hotchkiss-Fyler House, built in 1900 by Orsamus R. Fyler. The house is a must-see for those who love the Victorian and Edwardian era. The rooms feature original antiques, and there are five oil portraits by renowned folks artist, Ammi Phillips. Lunch for the party of four will be provided at Torrington's Backstage Restaurant.
Item Special Note
The Hotchkiss Fyler House When Torrington resident Orsamus R. Fyler (1840-1909) commissioned a new home in 1897, he had no idea that it would one day become a house museum and the headquarters of the Torrington Historical Society. Undoubtedly, what he intended was a grand yet comfortable home for himself, his wife Mary, and their daughter and son-in-law, Gertrude and Edward Hotchkiss. Upon completion of the home in 1900, the Fylers and Hotchkisses quickly settled in. The residence remained in the family until the last occupant, Gertrude Fyler Hotchkiss, died in 1956. In her will, Mrs. Hotchkiss bequeathed her estate to the Torrington Historical Society. This extraordinary gift included the Hotchkiss-Fyler House Museum and grounds, the adjacent house (now the history museum), and the Carriage House. With this philanthropic gesture, Gertrude left a legacy for her family and a treasure for the community. For more information, visit http://www.torringtonhistoricalsociety.org/overview1.html
The successful bidder will receive a written confirmation and/or certificate of purchase.
Terms and Conditions:
* Certificate expires one year after date issued
* Certificate must be used on a single day only
* Certificate cannot be combined with any other certificate, gift cards, offers, or packages
* Certificate will not be replaced if lost or stolen
* Certificate has no cash value
* Certificate needs to be surrendered at the time of the visit
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