Judy Nackers has volunteered to lead a field trip to Greendale for their Historic & Folk Art Chimney tour. Alongside cobblestone streets and quaint alleyways are many chimneys representing a significant part of the town’s cultural heritage. You’ll learn the stories behind the intricate designs, from early settlers’ folk motifs to the influences of various architectural styles over the centuries. There are over 200 in the village.
- Date: Thursday, June 12 OR June 26
- Where: Carpool from the Senior Center at 8:30 a.m.(departure time)
- Tour: Starts at 10:00 for 1½ hours
- Options: (a) If four people sign up, tour guide could drive them in her car.
- (b) If five or more sign up, this will be a walking tour.
- Cost: The tour is $10 for either option, self-pay at the start of the tour
- Lunch: Depends on the group’s preferences, and will be self-pay
- Post-tour option: Shop in their unique boutiques and dine or relax in one of their locally-owned restaurants, coffee shops, cafes, or wine bar. Also, visit the “Our Wisconsin” outlet store. If you don’t want to shop/browse, be sure you have transportation back to Madison via your own vehicle or with others who don’t want to stay for a while after the tour.
- Contact: Judy Nackers (judynackers@gmail.com)