[MassHistPres] Information on organizing a tour of old/historic homes

[Bufffive at aol.com]

The Providence Preservation Society hosts an annual "Festival of Historic  
Houses" in early June. I would suggest looking at their web site ( 
_http://www.ppsri.org/_ (http://www.ppsri.org/) ) or calling them as they  have done this 
nationally known tour for years and I am sure would have good  information. 
 
Linda Buffum
 
Chairman
Wellesley Historical Commission
 
 

 
In a message dated 7/20/2007 2:43:33 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,  
lee at leewright.net writes:

Looking  for insights on historic home tours you've held or in which  you've
participated.

Areas of interest include  . . .

-  Selection criteria for homes

- Agreements with homeowners

-  Including other buildings and their selection criteria

- Maximizing the  educational value, such as including seminars or workshops
before, during,  or after

- Using the tour to highlight successes or to draw attention  to neglected
but important properties

- Generating awareness  broadly

- Pricing policies, including discounts and timing, and the  impact on total
revenue

- Involving other organizations to generate  awareness and sell tickets

- Tour handouts, yard signs, and other  materials

- Leveraging the Web, including online ticket sales

-  Using Google Maps

- Incorporating Podcasts

- Sponsorships,  including benefits to sponsors, sales of sponsorships,  and
pricing


Thanks in advance for these and any other insights  on what worked, what
didn't, and what you might try next time.

Best  regards--

Lee

........................................
Lee  Wright

Marlborough Historical Commission Member
Marlborough  Historical Society Board  Member

lee at leewright.net


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