OctoberTour schedule of events

Published 12:00 am Friday, October 5, 2012

Thursday, October 11
6:30 pm: The Harvest Moon Patron’s Party, Hambley-Wallace House. Ticketed event.
Friday, October 12
11:30 am – 2 p.m.: The Secret Garden Tour and Luncheon, Hambley-Wallace House. Ticketed event.
5 p.m. – 9 p.m. Historic Downtown Salisbury, shops open late with in-store promotions, musical entertainment, and children’s area. Last chance to buy discounted OctoberTour? tickets! Free event.
Saturday, October 13,
10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.: 37th Annual OctoberTour?
10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m: Visit West Bank Street for delectable fare from local restaurants, musical entertainment on the lawn of the Hall House, Historic Salisbury Foundation booth with educational literature, membership information and memorabilia.
10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m: Visit 507 South Fulton Street for the Living History Encampment. The 63rd Regiment of the North Carolina Confederate Troops, Reactivated, will camp, soldiers will march, fire volley, discuss war strategy, tell stories and answer questions.
10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m: The Old North State Field Hospital Civil War Medical Reenactors group will portray the role of the Medical Department during the 1861-1865 war period, honoring both Confederate and Union Medical Services and Departments.
11 a.m. – 3 p.m: NEW! Colonial Children’s Games on the Hall House Lawn, for children ages 4-14. Games will be taught by volunteers of the Rowan Museum, dressed in colonial attire.
2 p.m. – 5 p.m: NEW! History-themed Treasure Hunt for children, grades 2-8. Prior registration required.
2 p.m. – 7 p.m: Morgan Ridge Vineyard of Gold Hill serving a selection of their wines for sale on the lawn of the Dr. J. W. Hall House.
5 p.m. – 7 p.m: OctoberTour? After Hours and Artist Reception. Enjoy wine and refreshments on the Hall House lawn while admiring paintings completed during the Oil Painters of America Paint Out.
Sundown: Living History Lantern Tour conducted by the 63rd Regiment of the NC Confederate Troops, Reactivated. Old Lutheran Cemetery, North Lee and Cemetery Streets. Tickets available at event, $5.00.
Sunday, October 14, 2012
10:30 a.m.: Sunday Morning Old Time Service led by Living History Encampment. 507 South Fulton Street. Free event
12 noon – 5:30 p.m: 37th Annual OctoberTour?
12d noon – 5:30 p.m: Visit West Bank Street for delectable fare from local restaurants, musical entertainment on the lawn of the Hall House, Historic Salisbury Foundation booth with educational literature, membership information and memorabilia.
12 noon – 5:30 p.m: Visit 507 South Fulton Street for the Living History Encampment. The 63rd Regiment of the North Carolina Confederate Troops, Reactivated, will camp, soldiers will march, fire volley, discuss war strategy, tell stories and answer questions.
12 noon – 4 p.m: NEW! Colonial Children’s Games on the Hall House Lawn, for children ages 4-14. Games will be taught by volunteers of the Rowan Museum, dressed in colonial attire.