I had a chance a few months back to get a personal tour though Sherman Hill. Do you remember?

If you would like to have a similar experience, and it is one that I highly recommend, I have some great news for you. This was a great find in The Des Moines Register.

 

Doors to the Past Walking Tour of Historic Homes

WHAT: A tour of homes, apartments, gardens and businesses in one of Des Moines’ oldest neighborhoods.

WHEN: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 22-23 and Sept. 29-30.

WHERE: Sherman Hill. Starting point is the Mickle Neighborhood Resource Center, 1620 Pleasant St. An alternative starting point with parking is Hoyt Sherman Place, 15th Street and Woodland Avenue.

ADMISSION: Advance $10 tickets are available at Dahl’s Foods, 35th Street and Ingersoll Avenue; Eden, 500 E. Grand Ave.; Borders Books and Music, 4100 University Ave., West Des Moines; Chocolaterie Stam, 2814 Ingersoll Ave.; Gateway Market, 2002 Woodland Ave.; Zanzibar’s Coffee, 2723 Ingersoll Ave.; the Art Store, 801 73rd St., Windsor Heights; and Hoyt Sherman Place. They may also be purchased online at www.iowatix.com.

Tickets purchased the day of the tour are $15 for one weekend or $25 for both weekends. All student tickets are discounted to $5 with student ID. Children under 6 are free. Groups of 15 or more are eligible to purchase group tickets at the advanced ticket price of $10.

TOUR STOPS OPEN BOTH WEEKENDS: Wallace House Foundation, 756 16th St.; Cafe di Scala, 644 18th St.; Judy McClure, 834 19th St.; Classic Hats for Men, 654 19th St.; Eric and Jane Welch, 684 20th St.; Donna and John Hallstrom, 731 20th St.; Joie de Vie, 755 20th St.; Ingersoll Square, 1900 High St.; Brad Argo, 1905 Leyner St.; Tom DeWaay, 1503 Pleasant St,; Hoyt Sherman Place, 1500 Woodland Ave.; Hal Davis and York Tanzer, 1605 Woodland Ave.; Gateway Market, 2002 Woodland Ave.

TOUR STOPS OPEN FIRST WEEKEND: Jim and Jennifer Wilson, 730 19th St.; Randy Benischek/Jeff Macomber, 673 20th St.

TOUR STOPS OPEN SECOND WEEKEND: Patrick VanNice and Judy Diedrichs, 705 16 St.; Dan and Simone Sunblad, 840 18th St. Scarlet Taylor, 753 19th St.

IF YOU’RE HUNGRY: Food will be available for purchase from Des Moines Neighbors at the Mickle Center. Additional locations will include: Classic Hats for Men, Vines to Wine, Cafe di Scala, Gateway Market and A Dong. Joie de Vie Tea Salon (www.jdvteasalon.com/) is available with advanced reservations.

INFO: Call the Sherman Hill Association at (515) 284-5717.