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

[pwindt at comcast.net]

Lee,

You might check in with the folks who run "Doors Open Lowell". They have been running tours  in Lowell for a number of years and have plans to do more.  Doors Open Lowell has a web site; 
< http://www.doorsopenlowell.org/ >.

Paul Windt
Old Chelmsford Garrison House
Chelmsfors, MA
 -------------- Original message ----------------------
From: "Lee Wright" <lee at leewright.net>
> 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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