Posted on August 10, 2011 by Georgeanne Reuter
Experience the grandeur of the 19th century and learn about life in the era of the Civil War, the Underground Railroad and the beginnings of Columbus as a city.
Starting on Sunday, July 3, 2011 the Kelton House Museum and Garden, 586 East Town Street, Columbus, will offer an audio tour of the Museum in addition to the traditional tour led by costumed docents. The audio tour features the voices of Museum Director Georgeanne Reuter and Educational Coordinator Mary Oellermann as they describe the 19th century home of the Fernando and Sophia Kelton family. Visitors will also hear actors portraying fugitive slaves and abolitionists during their visit to the Underground Railroad Learning Station in the Museum Lower Level in an interpretation narrated by Salmon P. Chase.
On Sundays the audio tour will be available from 1 - 4 pm; the docent led tours will begin at 1, 2 and 3 pm.
Monday through Friday, 10 am - 4 pm, the audio tour will also be available on a drop-in basis.
All tours: Adults $6, Seniors $4, Children 6 and over $2. For more information, call 614.464.2022.
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