Quick notes for tour day

Tour day is just about here! Here is some more detailed info for the tour:

1. Tickets will be available for purchase at the front door, from 2-6 pm. There will be no need for pre-ticket purchasing. Pick up a handout at the front door at the time of your ticket purchase.

2. Please no parking on driveways on the property. We want to keep these access points open for emergency vehicles, mobility-impaired drop off for guests, etc. Please utilize the south High School parking lot, or street parking surrounding the property.

3. There is no sign up sheet, or appointment needed for the tour. We will be open from 2-6 pm on Saturday. Once purchasing a ticket, feel free to come and go as you please.

4. The entire house is open for tour, except the attic and garage. The attic space is unfinished and dangerous for numerous people to be up there at one time. The garage will also be not open for public viewing. It's nothing more than a garage - not very interesting.

5. Drop-off of mobility-impaired guests: we will have driveways blocked, but if you have guests that need to be dropped off closer to the door, please let us know and we will escort you to a suitable drop off location. Either call (218) 863-1583 or (503) 504-4804 - or stop in and let the person at the front entry know.

6. We will encourage everyone to sign a guestbook to mark down this historical occasion - this guestbook will be turned over to the Pelican Rapids Library and Otter Tail County Historical Society for perpetuity.

7. This house is not wheelchair accessible. As a private residence, and 125 years old, we are unable to accommodate wheelchairs. Both entrances have 2-3 stairs up. We apologize for any inconvenience.

8. Since this is a private residence (still in use), please consider our privacy and refrain from looking in bedroom dresser drawers, bathroom cabinets, etc. All historical items have been placed out in the open for public view - closets will be open for viewing, but please consider our privacy, as they are still in use.

9. Please no food or drinks inside the home during the tour. The house contains historical rugs, books, prints, etc. and these could be easily damaged.

10.There will be no antiques available for sale during the tour. All items in the house are private property, and are not for sale.

11. Cameras allowed! Questions encouraged and gladly answered! Donations welcome!