JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – You can explore Jacksonville’s oldest suburb this weekend and take a peek behind the porches at the 46th Historic Springfield Tour of Homes and Gardens.
The event, presented by the Springfield Preservation and Revitalization Council and M&M Homes, takes place from 12 p.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
News4JAX reporter Caleb Yauger got a sneak peek of the tour Friday morning.
This year’s tour features eight historic homes, including a home that formerly served as the Cuban Consulate, and two homes that demonstrate an in-progress restoration at Dancy Terrace, one of the country’s oldest remaining bungalow courts.
If you take the tour, you can chat with homeowners as they offer you a look inside their properties.
Visitors should check in at the SPAR Building (1321 N Main St.) for tickets, or you can purchase them in advance at SpringfieldTour.com.
Along with viewing the homes, visitors can enjoy live music and the Springfield Scoops ice cream truck at the garden courtyard of the Zen Garden Apartments.
Icy Chics will also be serving sweet treats at Dancy Terrace.
Guests can extend their tour by visiting local businesses, many of which are offering promotions and discounts to guests with a tour map, including 1748 Bakehouse, Ashanti Boutique and Emporium, Corner on Main, Karpeles Grand, Meta Earth, Stumpy’s Hatchet House, Tulua Bistro, Underground Markets, and more.
Tickets are $20 if purchased in advance and $25 if purchased the day of the tour. Guests receive a tour map and guide at check-in at the SPAR Building.
Visitors can choose to walk, bike, drive, or use SPAR’s complimentary shuttle service.
Visit SpringfieldTour.com for more information and to purchase tickets.
