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Painter History Tour
April 20 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
FOR ADULTS & YOUTH AGES 12-17
Step back in time to explore the stories of the Minshall, Painter, and Tyler families. On this guided tour, visit historic structures such as Lachford Hall, the Painter Library, the Springhouse, the Fruit Vault, and the Greenhouse. Discover how these Quaker families used the land and left a lasting legacy, including a remarkable collection of trees planted by the Painter brothers. Travel over 260 years of history as we uncover how Tyler’s past continues to shape its present.
About your guide: Ken Rose is a frequent Tyler volunteer who is passionate about the arboretum’s long history. As an experienced docent and member of the Tyler Board, Ken enjoys sharing his enthusiasm for Tyler’s interesting past, present, and future.
An adult must accompany all youth. Check-in first at the Visitor Center, where you will meet your guide.
MEMBERS (don’t forget to sign into your member account!): FREE
NON-MEMBERS: $18 per adult; $10 per youth ages 12-17. The non-member fee includes admission for the day, so feel free to stay as long as you’d you’d like!
GUEST PASS REGISTRANTS (for non-members only): FREE. Please give the Visitor Center Associate your guest passes at check-in, or if you are accompanying a Family Plus member or above, please let the Visitor Center Associate know.
REGISTER HERE
