21st Annual Holiday House Tour December 8, 2012

The New Bedford Preservation Society will present two self-guided tours on 12/8 (4-8 pm) & 12/9 (1-5 pm) featuring the Rotch-Jones-Duff House & Garden Museum along with beautifully restored 19th century residences, all decked out for the holidays. Both tours start at the Wamsutta Club, 427 County St., where an elegant pre-tour brunch ($17) will be held on Sunday from 11-1 p.m., along with a holiday raffle & silent auction of beautiful gifts, art, antiques & handcrafted items. Visit the website for video of previous tours.

Pre-tour brunch reservations (recommended but not required) can be made by calling the club at 508.997.7431. Advance, discounted tour tickets will go on sale mid-November. For further information, please call the New Bedford Preservation Society office (388 County Street, New Bedford) at 508/997-6425 or visit website (nbpreservationsociety.org) for ticket site venues.