The Parish Church of St. Helena

Spring Tour of Homes

St. Helena’s Women of the Parish held the first Spring Tour of Homes in 1956 to help raise funds for a new parish house. The event has grown in scope and popularity, attracting visitors from all over North America and beyond. Planning for the tour begins months in advance, as committee members locate properties to be included. Countless parishioners attend to the myriad details of preparation, culminating in two days of non-stop activity. Women, men, and youth of the parish handle tickets and tour books, arrange flowers, decorate homes, park cars, act as docents, and serve food. They enliven the beautiful homes and talk to fascinating people.

St. Helena's is pleased to announce the dates for its 53rd Annual Spring Tour of Homes.

Candlelight Walking Tour: Friday, March 27, 2009, 5:30 p.m.- 8:30 p.m. This tour of homes in the downtown area of Beaufort includes a reception and entertainment for $40.

Portrait of a Sea Island Tour: Saturday, March 28, 2009, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. This driving tour of plantation homes and gardens on historic St. Helena Island is just 30 minutes from downtown Beaufort and includes a Lowcountry lunch and entertainment for $60.

Hallelujah Singers: Saturday Evening, March 28, 2009, 7:00 p.m. At the Parish Church of St. Helena. $30

Boat Tour: Sunday, March 29, 2009. Tentatively scheduled for 1:00 pm leaving from Fripp Island. $35 space is limited to 49 passengers.

Ticket quantities are limited and non-refundable, so please order early. A confirmation card will be sent to you indicating the number of tickets purchased. Tickets and tour maps may only be picked up on the date of the tour. Locations and times for ticket pick up will be noted on your confirmation card.

For any additional information, please call (843) 524-0363. Leave a message and we will return your call.

Thank you for your interest and support of this fabulous tour.