Escape the bustling twenty-first century for the quiet grandeur of the Latimer House where the Victorian era comes to life through the stories of three generations of the Latimer Family and those who lived on the property, both free and enslaved. Meander through fourteen rooms with over six hundred objects. From European neoclassical and fine porcelains to stoic portraits by the famed artist William Garl Browne experience the beauty of the 19th century. From ventilator windows to spice boxes see the day to day aspects the past. Marvel at the hand-painted floral pattern gracing the Latimer House foyer and slide your hands up the railing of the heart-pine grand staircase. Hear the stories of the people who lived here, from the Latimer family: successful Zebulon, enterprising William, fashionable Fanny, those who lived and worked on the site: from Eliza, an enslaved woman who fled to Canada, to Elizabeth Chant, an eccentric 20th century artist. Your visit to the Latimer House is sure to be unforgettable as the furnished house deceives your senses and transports you one hundred and sixty years back in time
Upcoming Events
Book Talk Series : Last Thursday of the Month 11 am
February 27 Kenan Maready, Casteen/Maready Families: Civil War Days
March 26 Judge Gary E. Trawick, Give Them Another Chance
April 30 John Hirchak, Legends of Old Wilmington & Cape Fear
May 28 Mary Flinn, Lumina
February 15th & 16th 1pm: My Little Valentine Children's Tea
April 18th, Bric-a-Brac Spring Sale 8am-1pm
May 29th , Shrimparoo, 6:30-8:30 pm
February 27 Kenan Maready, Casteen/Maready Families: Civil War Days
March 26 Judge Gary E. Trawick, Give Them Another Chance
April 30 John Hirchak, Legends of Old Wilmington & Cape Fear
May 28 Mary Flinn, Lumina
February 15th & 16th 1pm: My Little Valentine Children's Tea
April 18th, Bric-a-Brac Spring Sale 8am-1pm
May 29th , Shrimparoo, 6:30-8:30 pm
Tours
Immerse yourself in the grandeur of nineteenth century Wilmington society
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Tours:
Monday-Saturday 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. (last tour 2pm) Tours begin on the hour; there are no self-guided tours Holiday Hours: Closed on Thanksgiving, Monday-Thursday Dec 16th - Jan 1st Walking Tour Hours: Tours at 10am Saturday RSVP suggested. The sun is shining, the flowers are blooming, and we are walking through history!! Join us on two- three Saturdays a month for our walking tour of historic downtown Wilmington. Upcoming tours: Upcoming dates to be announced |
Pricing
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House Tours
Adults $12.00 Military ID $10.00 Students 6-18 ID $6.00 College Student's with ID $10.00 Under Age of Five Free |
Historic Downtown Walking Tours
Tours depart from Latimer House Saturdays at 10 am. Scheduled Saturday: see calendar $12.00 Adults Military or Student ID: $10 $6.00 Children |
LinksHistorical Homes and Organizations
Burgwin-Wright House & Gardens www.burgwinwright.org Museum: 910-762-0570 Triple Ticket Promotion
The Latimer House, Burgwin-Wright House Museum & Gardens, and The Bellamy Mansion Museum participate in the "Triple Ticket" promotion. The "Triple Ticket" is valid for one week and allows you to visit all three historic homes for one low price. Three historic homes for $30 + Tax - a Savings of 2$ per House! Stop by or call today for more details. 910-762-0492 |
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