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I've been around Madison since the 60s and found out about the Historic Architecture Tours this year. Thanks Covid! These tours are a great way to learn about Madison and its architecture. The docents are very good with an easy and informative presentation style. After the first tour, my husband and I joined. We are looking forward to more tours.…
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Date of experience: September 2020
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Responded 1 week ago
Thank you for your support of Madison Trust for Historic Preservation! Be sure to take advantage of your membership by joining us at special events, like the virtual upcoming Membership Appreciation event, and online opportunities to learn more about historic architecture and the people in our community. We look forward seeing you on our walking tours next summer!
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I have lived in Madison for 35 years. Through these tours, I've learned a great deal about significant and unique houses / neighborhoods I thought I was familiar with. I have now been on 5 of these tours and will eventually do them all. Thank you to the volunteer docents!
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Date of experience: July 2020
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Responded Jul 13, 2020
Thank you for letting us know that you enjoy Madison Trust's historic architecture walking tours. Your kind words will be passed along to our volunteer docents. A new tour of the Vilas Neighborhood is premiering Sunday, August 23. We hope to see you there!
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Mark led a great tour of the Mansion Hill West neighborhood! This was just one of the terrific tours offered by the Madison Trust for Historic Preservation offered each summer. Mark had great material and a well-designed walking route featuring historic and gorgeous homes, some of which are true mansions. Plus, we each got a free beer at the legendary Plaza Tavern! All for just $10!…
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Date of experience: September 2019
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Responded Sep 17, 2019
Thanks, Mark, for taking the time to let us know you enjoyed Madison Trust for Historic Preservation's Mansion Hill West walking tour (and the beer afterwards!). You can see the beautiful interior one of those mansions at the Trust's celebration of the recently renovated Old Governor's Mansion on Thursday evening, Oct. 17. Check our website for tickets and a schedule of our last two walking tours this weekend, Sept. 21 and 22.
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If you love built history then this a great way to spend time in Madison. Our guide Mark was wonderful and eager to share his stores of both local knowledge and architectural history. We had a wonderful group, and found two separate owners at home who allowed us impromptu visits inside their houses! It is a great way to learn the city's history.…
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Date of experience: September 2019
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Responded Sep 17, 2019
Jennifer, we are thrilled you enjoyed the Mansion Hill West tour, your docent, Mark, and your tour group! What a perfect day. It's such a treat to have home owners invite us inside these historic buildings and provide the group with first-hand details. We hope you'll join us on future tours and events with the Madison Trust for Historic Preservation!
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My husband and I have lived in Madison for over 50 years, yet we learn new things when we attend these tours. Judy knew so much about the history and architecture of the homes on the Mansion Hill West tour. We loved that she had a microphone so we could all hear her without crowding in close. It was a perfect experience.…
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Date of experience: September 2019
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Responded Sep 17, 2019
Hi Linda! We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed our tour of historic Mansion Hill West and that you found Judy a knowledgeable guide! We agree, the microphones help in areas such as this were there is more traffic noise--and it worked well! We hope that you'll join us at future events and tours with the Madison Trust.
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