R-M staff
The Perry County Historical Society is presenting its first House and Garden Tour on June 15. A dozen homes, former homes – and even some homes away from home will be featured on the tour, which will benefit the Society and its programs. The tour will include both modern and historic homes and gardens in Perryville.
Cost of the tour is $20 and $15 for members. Tickets can be purchased on the day of the tour at the historic Faherty House, 11 South Spring Street, They can also be purchased on Eventbrite or on the organization’s website, www.perrycountyhistoricalsociety.com.
The Faherty House, which will also be a part of the tour, was built between 1827 and 1831. The four room brick and stone house has been restored to two different time periods.
The basement kitchen is done in the era of 1828-1840 while the stone room above it is set up as a bedroom. The two brick rooms, a child’s room and a parlor were added in 1854 and are decorated in the 1870’s and 1880’s style. This latter time period reflects the time when William P. Faherty acquired the house. Descendants of Mr. Faherty lived in the house for almost 100 years. That is just one example of the homes which people can see on the tour. Perry County has a variety of history to explore.
A commemorative poster has been designed by Perry County Creative Arts and will be available for sale on the day of the tour.
