(June 8, 2017) See the historic Warren Mansion nestled in the Pocomoke Forest just a few miles outside Snow Hill, as tours are available June 9-11.
During the tour, walk through the 25-room Spanish villa and learn how Frank Warren built the mansion, and admire the collection of his Impressionist-style artwork.
“The Warren Family has graciously opened the doors of their home for these tours”, Patrick Rofe, executive director at Furnace Town, said. “The Warren family works with Furnace Town to coordinate the tours, and this is a unique opportunity that only comes along every two or three years. So, for anyone that’s curious or heard stories about the Warren mansion in the Pocomoke Forest, here’s your chance to learn how the family contributed to the rich cultural heritage of Worcester County.”
Frank Algernon Warren, early 20th-century artist and something of a local celebrity, spent more than 30 years in Worcester County crafting art and architecture. Warren built the 25-room Spanish Villa himself, and was considered an accomplished artist and is listed in Who’s Who in American Art throughout the 1920s.
There is an opening reception on Friday, June 9 from 7-9 p.m. at the mansion. The other tours are “The House that Frank Built” on Saturday, June 10 from 10:30 a.m. to noon; “The Art of the Mansion” Saturday, June 10 from 2:30-4 p.m.; and two tours of “Frank Algernon Warren: Bigger Than Life” on Sunday from 1-2:30 p.m. and 3-4:30 p.m.
This is not a professional tour, but rather a private home whose owners open it only rarely to the public and a limited number of tickets are available. Reserve space by calling Furnace Town Living Heritage Village at 410-632-2032. Tickets cost $40 and $55. Photography is not permitted.
Furnace Town is dedicated to preserving the historic Nassawango Iron Furnace and engaging the public in the culture of shared past. Throughout the year, the museum features artisans in period dress demonstrating crafts and trades that were practiced in Furnace Town and the Lower Eastern Shore during the 19th century.
During the tour, walk through the 25-room Spanish villa and learn how Frank Warren built the mansion, and admire the collection of his Impressionist-style artwork.
“The Warren Family has graciously opened the doors of their home for these tours”, Patrick Rofe, executive director at Furnace Town, said. “The Warren family works with Furnace Town to coordinate the tours, and this is a unique opportunity that only comes along every two or three years. So, for anyone that’s curious or heard stories about the Warren mansion in the Pocomoke Forest, here’s your chance to learn how the family contributed to the rich cultural heritage of Worcester County.”
Frank Algernon Warren, early 20th-century artist and something of a local celebrity, spent more than 30 years in Worcester County crafting art and architecture. Warren built the 25-room Spanish Villa himself, and was considered an accomplished artist and is listed in Who’s Who in American Art throughout the 1920s.
There is an opening reception on Friday, June 9 from 7-9 p.m. at the mansion. The other tours are “The House that Frank Built” on Saturday, June 10 from 10:30 a.m. to noon; “The Art of the Mansion” Saturday, June 10 from 2:30-4 p.m.; and two tours of “Frank Algernon Warren: Bigger Than Life” on Sunday from 1-2:30 p.m. and 3-4:30 p.m.
This is not a professional tour, but rather a private home whose owners open it only rarely to the public and a limited number of tickets are available. Reserve space by calling Furnace Town Living Heritage Village at 410-632-2032. Tickets cost $40 and $55. Photography is not permitted.
Furnace Town is dedicated to preserving the historic Nassawango Iron Furnace and engaging the public in the culture of shared past. Throughout the year, the museum features artisans in period dress demonstrating crafts and trades that were practiced in Furnace Town and the Lower Eastern Shore during the 19th century.