A Celebration of Madison's Architectural Heritage

SUNDAY, JUNE 23, 2024 / 11 AM to 4 PM

Nantucket style beach house, 2018 Tour of Remarkable Homes

What makes a home remarkable? Visitors to the Tour of Remarkable Homes will discover the answer to this question on Sunday, June 23. The Tour of Remarkable Homes provides a rare opportunity for guests to explore some of the town's most unique private residences. Each home is remarkable for its age, size, location, or distinctive architecture and landscaping.

The proceeds from this event enable us to continue to preserve and protect our historic properties, care for our collection of treasures from Madison's rich past, and develop new and engaging educational programming.

The homes can be visited in any order and at your own pace. Please follow the parking instructions in your program book to ensure the safety and security of all involved. Guides are stationed at each location to provide background information about each home and its interesting design features. The Tour Program Book serves as your admission to each property and offers useful information, including the tour map. Visit our Flickr page to see exterior images of the homes featured on earlier tours.

Hours: 11 AM to 4 PM, rain or shine
Date: Sunday, June 23, 2024
Admission Fee: $40 prior to the event; $45 day of the event

Day of the event: Tickets are available at Lee's Academy - 14 Meetinghouse Lane on the Madison green
Directions: I-95 North or South to Exit 61. Travel south on CT State Route 79 (Durham Road) to US Route 1 (Boston Post Road). Take a right turn on US Route 1 and travel a short distance to the west, and make a right onto Meetinghouse Lane on the eastern side of the Madison Green. Lee's Academy is located behind the Memorial Town Hall.

Interior view, 2014 Remarkable Homes Tour

Where do I pick up tickets?
Guests can pick up advance-reservation tickets at Lee’s Academy, at 14 Meetinghouse Lane, between 10:30 am and 3 pm on the day of the tour. You will receive a program book that will serve as your admission ticket to each home. Tickets can also be purchased on the day of the event at this same location.

How do I pay for my ticket?
All forms of payment are accepted, including cash, check, or major credit cards. Please note that same-day ticket purchases are $45; tickets purchased in advance of the Tour day are $40.

Are children allowed on the Tour?
Infants and children ages twelve and older are welcome to attend, but, in general, the Tour is not intended for young children. You may carry your infant into the homes; please note that strollers and backpacks cannot be brought into any of the residences.

What is the tour route?
The homes are generally within a two-mile radius of Madison’s downtown historic district. The Home Tour Program Book includes a map to guide you to each property. Docents at each site can suggest recommended routes, but you may visit the homes in any order that you wish. Please note that, for the homeowners’ privacy and protection, we do not reveal the addresses before the event.

Is transportation provided?
You must provide your own transportation to each residence. The houses are as much as a few miles apart, so we recommend driving. Biking, however, is certainly an option. We strongly recommend comfortable walking shoes for your tour of the homes and their gardens.

What happens in the case of rain?
The tour goes on, rain or shine!

Where should I park?
You will find ample parking around the town green where you must check in to get your tour program book. The program book provides directions to the homes as well as instructions on where to park at each individual residence. In some instances, parking attendants will be present at the house to assist with traffic and to make parking suggestions.

A Celebration of Madison's Architectural Heritage

SUNDAY, JUNE 23, 2024 / 11 AM to 4 PM

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