Put on your walking shoes and get ready to explore Historic Downtown Richmond with the Fort Bend Museum this Saturday, May 11. Lead by Jessica Avery, Educational Coordinator for the Fort Bend Museum, this tour will begin at 10 a.m. at the the Fort Bend Museum's Gallery, located at 500 Houston Street in downtown Richmond, Texas. The tour is expected to last about 45 minutes and cover a little less than a mile.
"This tour will focus on many of the historic homes in Richmond, Texas, including the John M. Moore House, the McFarlane House, the Long-Smith Cottage, and many more. We will discuss the early history of Richmond and many of its historic residents," said Avery.
Congressman John. M Moore's Home is located right
next door to the Fort Bend Museum Gallery.
The McFarlane House, which is now serving as the administrative offices for the
Fort Bend County Museum Association, is just around the corner.
In the front lawn of the Long-Smith Cottage, there is a historic marker that tells the story of Erastus "Deaf" Smith, who is supposedly buried somewhere near where the Cottage now stands.
Tour participants are advised to bring water and wear comfortable walking shoes. The weather is expected to be warm with a high of 81 degrees, but there will be a chance of showers, so bring an umbrella just in case. The cost for the tour is $10 per person for non-museum members, $5 for members, and children under 12 years old are free.
For more information regarding this month's Walking Tour of Historic Richmond, call (281) 342- 6478 or email javery@forbendmuseum.org or crogers@fortbendmuseum.org
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