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Freeborn County is rich with architectural history. A unique part of that history will be on display during the Freeborn County Historical Museum’s Historical Home Tour.

The tour runs from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 28.  Guests can experience six historic gems around Albert Lea and Alden on this self-guided tour. The tour is sponsored by Coldwell Banker, River Valley Realtors, Pam Schmidt, Dawn Swalve, Terry Fox and Gina Wadding.

The tour features six historical homes in Freeborn County, and you will be able to visit the houses in any order you choose, and at your own pace. Follow along on social media to see historic pictures, and learn about the homes before the tour. Tickets are available at the Freeborn County Historical Museum and at the Albert Lea Convention and Visitors Bureau.

Featured Homes:
Gary and Mary Chicos, 261 North Broadway, Alden
Melissa Barr, 1411 Sunset Street, Albert Lea
Josh and Christine Seeger , 404 Robin Road, Albert Lea
Diane Graf, 301 Lakeview Blvd, Albert Lea
Jens and Jennifer Levisen, 525 Park Avenue, Albert Lea
Marcia and Charlie Smith, 310 Washington Avenue N, Albert Lea

Members of Freeborn County Historical Museum, Steele County Historical Society or Mower County Historical Society can purchase their tickets for $35; nonmember tickets are $45.  FCHM memberships start at $30.

Children must be over the age of 12 and supervised by an adult. Food, drink and gum are prohibited inside the homes, and bathrooms will not be available. Transportation is not provided, but some of the homes are walking distance from each other. This event is rain or shine.

The museum is a nonprofit educational and cultural institution established in 1948, committed to building the future by preserving the past. The museum collects, preserves and tells the story of Freeborn County’s past through museum exhibits, research, collections, tours and educational programs. The museum is at 1031 Bridge Ave. and is open from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Wednesdays and Fridays, and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.