OctoberTour frequently asked questions

Published 12:00 am Sunday, October 2, 2016

Questions: Before the tour call Historic Salisbury Foundation, 704-636-0103. On tour days, check at any tour site check-in table or go to the Henderson Law Office located at 201 West Fisher Street.

Parking: Available on-street; other off-street parking areas are designated on the directions page at www.octobertour.com

Trolley: Free trolley service is available for tour ticket holders. The trolley runs the tour route throughout Saturday and Sunday. Trolley service is typically available one-half hour before and after tour. Trolley runs throughout all downtown route. Transportation to Corriher House, located at 1475 Corriher Springs Road, is not provided.

Tour Booklet: Your full-color brochure with tour map, schedule of events, narrative and photographs of each site will be given to you at your first tour site or a copy can be obtained at the main ticket office, Henderson Law Office, corner of South Church and West Fisher Streets. These can be picked up prior to the tour at the Historic Salisbury Foundation office located at 215 Depot Street or any of advanced ticket locations for the tour.

Restrooms: J. W. Hall House, 226 South Jackson Street, and on Saturday at the Rowan Public Library

Children: When touring homes, children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Strollers must be left outside.

Dress: OctoberTour is held rain or shine, so please dress appropriately.

Photography: Photographs are not permitted inside private homes. Use of telephone camera inside homes is strictly prohibited.

Footwear: OctoberTour is a walking tour. Low-heeled, soft-soled shoes or sneakers are recommended. No high-heeled or spiked soles are permitted.

Patron Ticket: A Patron Badge allows entry into Patrons’ Party on Thursday evening, Patrons’ Porch for entire weekend where spirits and refreshments are served throughout tour hours, and all tour site locations for both days. Cost is $115.

Luncheon Ticket: The Luncheon is a separate ticketed event that is not included in Sponsorship or Patrons’ badge. The cost is $45.

Advanced Tickets: $20 for HSF members, $25 for non-members, $10 for children ages 6-12, Free for those under 6, $20 for Group of 10 or more.

Day Of Tickets: $30 for members or non-members, Children prices do not change.

Tickets are non-refundable.

No pets allowed at any of the events.