Tickets now available!
Tour of Historic Homes & Gardens
Irving Park Historic Neighborhood
May 17 - May 18
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Join Us in Celebrating National Preservation Month!
Preservation Greensboro’s Annual Tour of Historic Homes & Gardens will celebrate the unique and timeless architecture of Irving Park by opening homes throughout the neighborhood during May, National Historic Preservation Month.
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Our event is Saturday, May 17 and Sunday May 18, 2025. Tour magazines with maps and house history will be available as part of the ticket price.​
Time & Location
May 17, 2025, 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM EST
May 18, 2025, 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM EST
Irving Park Historic Neighborhood, Irving Park, Greensboro, NC
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About the event
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The Tour of Historic Homes & Gardens is Preservation Greensboro’s signature annual event, offering a rare opportunity to step inside some of Greensboro’s most beautiful and historically significant homes. Each year, the tour showcases a different neighborhood, celebrating the architecture, craftsmanship, and stories that define our city’s past.
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In 2025, we’re featuring homes in Irving Park, one of Greensboro’s most elegant early 20th-century neighborhoods known for its tree-lined streets, gracious residences, and garden landscapes. Visitors will enjoy a self-guided experience through a curated selection of private homes and gardens that reflect a variety of architectural styles and periods.
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This two-day event invites the community to explore the spaces that shape our shared heritage—while also supporting Preservation Greensboro’s mission to protect and promote the city’s historic places. Proceeds from the tour fund advocacy, education, and technical support for preservation efforts across Greensboro.
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Whether you’re passionate about old houses, love interior design, or are simply curious about your city’s history, the Tour of Historic Homes & Gardens is an inspiring and enriching experience.​​
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Thank You to Our Sponsors
We are deeply grateful to our sponsors for their generous support of the Tour of Historic Homes & Gardens. Their commitment makes this beloved community event, and our ongoing work at PGI, possible. Thank you for helping us celebrate Greensboro’s rich history and vibrant future.
Classic Construction
Watkins Sydnor
UNCG Historic Preservation Programs
Costello Hill & Company, L.L.P
City of Greensboro - Historic Planning Department
Katherine Farless - Tyler Redhead
National Trust Insurance Services, LLC
Bill and Margaret Benjamin Charitable Giving
Amanda K Events & Designs, LLC
Mitzie Weatherly, Allen Tate Realtors
Betty Kress
Bill and Margaret Benjamin Charitable Giving
Sally B Cone
Sara Stroud
Maynard Nexsen
Zach Matheny
Volunteers Needed
Be part of one of Greensboro’s most beloved spring traditions by volunteering with Preservation Greensboro during the Tour of Historic Homes & Gardens. Volunteers play a vital role in making the tour a welcoming, informative, and seamless experience for all who attend. It’s a wonderful opportunity to engage with the community, meet fellow preservation enthusiasts, and experience the tour from a unique perspective.
