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2021 Grand Victorian Homes Tour of Vallejo
The closing highlight of the Mad Hatter Holiday Season is the Grand Victorian Homes Tour. The Mad Hatter Mascot & friends will be at the buffet reception at the USA World Classic Car Museum on Sonoma Blvd. Tables will be surrounded by classic Rolls and Bentleys, while guests enjoy themselves with some food, a class of wine and desserts while listening to live holiday music.
This years Grand Victorian Homes Tour will have ten homes in three Vallejo locations. Four of the homes (including Solano Counties only Julia Morgan) are located in the heart of the Architectural Heritage District. This area has homes built from the 1860s through the 1930s. Walking between the homes on this year's tour, you will notice Italianate, Queen Anne, Shingle, Colonial Revival, Tudor, Craftsman, Spanish Revival, Mission revival, and modern (1930s-1960s) homes.
Vallejo has had many famous and infamous residents throughout the years, actors Raymond Burr and Boris Karloff, sports great Tug McGraw and the Duchess of Windsor, Wallis Simpson, once married to an officer on Mare Island. Franklin D. Roosevelt and his wife Eleanor once attended a banquet at one of the elaborate Colonial Revival homes on Georgia Street in the designated Architectural Historic District. On the tour many of the interesting stories about the houses landowners and occupants from the 1800s are revealed by the proprietors in residence.
The Grand Victorian Home Tour has a number of repeat visitors and many come from outlining cities to celebrate a charming old fashioned Christmas going from home to home to experience a tradition enjoyed by generations of families during the holidays a wonderful way to celebrate the season.
From the reception to the self-guided tour it is a good ole fashion holiday taking guests through the Victorian era, people are warmly greeted by some hosts in period costumes, telling of the historical findings, and providing holiday delights at every turn. The Tour will end at Godfather Winery one of the Officers Mansions for the after party. This will be an experience to cherish for years to come and a wonderful way to celebrate a Victorian holiday.
The 2:30-4:30pm Reception for the Tour will be hosted by Vino Godfather -- with live music & a variety of food from Vallejo merchants -- at the historic building at 1521 Sonoma Boulevard in Vallejo that is now the USA World Classic Car Museum. It is home to the Batmobile and other fun cars that you will be able to see during the Reception.
$35 Ticket includes:
Reception: 2:30-4:30pm at the USA World Classic Car Museum with live entertainment, food, wine, coffee & Tour Guide & Map provided.
Self-Guided Tours: 3-7pm
After Party: 6-9pm (though it often goes longer)
Proceeds support the Mad Hatter Holiday Festival & Parade (Web Page: www.hattervallejo.com, & Facebook Page: MadHatterHolidayVallejo & 3-minute YouTube video @ www.youtube.com/watch?v=jN6MhLHYFrI)/, California's Most Whimsical Fantasy Holiday Happening, an entertainment-filled celebration of the festive season along with the annual Tree Lighting Ceremony in Vallejo.
For more information or questions, please call Michael Bauman @ (925) 451-7682.
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LocationWith Reception at the USA World Classic Car Museum (View)
1521 Sonoma Boulevard
Vallejo, CA 94590
United States
Categories
| Kid Friendly: Yes! |
| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: Yes! |
| Wheelchair Accessible: No |
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Accessibility
While the Museum is wheelchair accessible, the Grand Homes are not -- without assistance.
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