Guided History Walk on Main Street

History on Main Street

On Sunday, September 7, and Friday, October 3, experience Historic Main Street with tour guide Mary Jo Padgett by stepping back in time to answer such questions as -- who donated the land where the new town would be built, what is the age of the oldest block of buildings, what was on the third floor (and in the basement) of the old City Hall, who was the town named for, where was the Opera House, and learn about bordellos, shoot-outs, trolley lines, and stories of life in the old days on Chinquapin Hill. The walk starts at 10 a.m. at the front steps of City Hall, corner of Fifth Avenue E. and King St.

Cost for each tour is $10 per person 10 years and older. Children under 10 are free with a paid adult. Space is limited and reservations are requested. Contact history walk leader Mary Jo Padgett at maryjo@maryjopadgett.com or via the website at www.maryjopadgett.com to make a reservation or to arrange a private tour for a group. To see the entire schedule for 2025, visit the website and click on the Guided Walks page.