Preservation: The Inn Thing

It's time again for Historic York, Inc.'s annual house tour. Here's a news release from the organization:

York, PA - Thirteen popular bed & breakfast inns will be open to the public for tours on Sunday, October 11 as part of a special event. Preservation: The Inn Thing is an event of Historic York, Inc., a non-profit organization promoting architectural preservation in York County, PA and beyond. The event serves as the organization's annual house tour and provides a unique way to promote the benefits of architectural preservation.

In previous years, the annual event has focused on walkability, providing tours of historic neighborhoods or clusters of historic homes. This year's event has a "green" twist: the tours are being spread to all corners of York County, meaning that participants don't have far to drive to visit a participating inn. Visitors can tour as many inns as they like, or just a few in their area.

The event will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 11. The cost of admission is $10 in advance / $15 day of, and the price is good for admission to all 13 participating bed & breakfast inns. Proceeds from ticket sales and event sponsorships will be used to further the mission of Historic York, which is to identify, preserve, and protect buildings, structures, and sites of historical and architectural significance in York County, Pennsylvania.

Preservation: The Inn Thing is also a great opportunity for the residents of surrounding communities to take a day trip touring charming, quaint and historic buildings as they plan their next weekend getaway. Featured buildings include both a former mill and a former barn converted into inns, houses that witnessed the Battle of Hanover - the first major Civil War battle on Pennsylvania soil, spacious retreats, and a newly restored "Painted Lady."

Participating inns include:

American Vintage Bed & Breakfast, 5740 Thompson Road, Stewartstown, PA

Altland House Inn & Restaurant, Route 30, Center Square, Abbottstown, PA

Blair Mountain Bed & Breakfast, 231 Ridge Road, Dillsburg

Friendship Inn Bed & Breakfast, 728 East Philadelphia Street, York

Garden House Bed & Breakfast, 350 Maple Street, Manchester

Glen Rock Mill Inn, 50 Water Street, Glen Rock

Red Lion Bed & Breakfast, 101 South Franklin Street, Red Lion

Beechmont Inn, 315 Broadway, Hanover

Emig Mansion, 3342 North George Street, Emigsville

Stone Crest Bed & Breakfast, 321 Imperial Drive, York

Shining Dawn Bed & Breakfast, 224 Broadway, Hanover

Canna Country Inn, 393 Valley Road, Etters

Lady Linden Bed & Breakfast, 505 Linden Avenue, York

For additional information or to purchase advance tickets, contact Historic York at 717-843-0320.