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Insider Tour of Historic River Forest Manor

Q: Where does this tour start?

This tour starts at: The guests will enter into the door under the covered driveway on the westside of the estate, and the guide will be waiting in the foyer..

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Overview

Step back in time and unlock the secret's of Belhaven's grandest estate. The River Forest Manor invites you to an exclusive, guided insider's tour, a journey through the property's rich history, architecture and folklore.

Your experience begins at the carriage entrance, where your expert guide will greet you. As you cross the threshold, the very air seems to hum with stories of bygone eras.

You will have the opportunity to photograph and experience hte history of the property's soaring ceilings, intricate woodwork, and stunning details that have been the backdrop for countless gatherings and celebrations over its 125 year history.

Your guide will illuminate the history of the families who have called it home, starting with the opulence and grandeur that defined the Gilded Age. You'll learn social customs of the era and the manor's role as a hub for the elite.

Unlike standard tours, you will be granted access to areas normally closed to the public.

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What's Included

✓ Included

Alcoholic Beverages

Itinerary

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Step back in time and unlock the secrets of Belhaven's grandest estate. Take an exclusive, guided, insider's tour & journey through the history of the property, where the very air hums with stories of bygone eras. Your tour will start at the carriage entrance of the home. Your guide will illuminate the history of the manor and the families who have called it home. You'll learn about the opulence and grandeur the defined the Gilded Age, social customs of the era, and the manor's role as a hub for the elite. Unlike standard tours, this exclusive experience grants you access to areas normally closed to the public. Your guide will share fascinating anecdotes about the home, its families, and the notable figures who were once their guests. Your guide will reveal secret nooks and crannies, sharing tales of the manor's transformation during the Prohibition era. After exploring the manor's storied past, a master mixologist will be waiting to craft you a true Prohibition-era cocktail to enjoy.