Historic Christmas Home Tour

Laura and I have been particularly busy in recent weeks preparing for the Christmas Home Tour being conducted by the Costen House (photo on right) and held this past Saturday. The tour was well attended it was a delight to see many folks from Pocomoke City and the Snow Hill area as well. Folks were very gracious with their compliments, and that means a lot to the owner of an older home.

It takes a lot of time, effort, and money to maintain any home. You can multiply that several times when you are talking about homes that are 100 years old or more. I enjoy opening the home and sharing with others the architecture of our home and the many stories that go along with the history of this house of which we have become caretakers.

This is something I find very common among those who purchase historic homes, and that is the sense of being a "caretaker" of history. The oldest homes in Pocomoke City that remain after the many fires that came and ravished the city since it was incorporated are found on Walnut Street. The architecture represented in the 200 block is a great representation of the time period from the late 1800's through the 1920's. It is wonderful to see the effort that is placed into these homes by our neighbors.

It is not unusual to find many folks who visit the area and take a stroll on our block. Particularly during the warmer months. Many of them stop and ask questions when Laura and I are sitting out on the porch swing. Walter and Pam Eskowitz (keepers of "Littleton's Bed and Breakfast") have introduced many to this area. Most who stay at the inn take a stroll and take a lot of photos of the area, and it is nice to see the interest in our community.

Thanks again to all those who participated in the tour and to those who take the time to maintain their homes. A special "thank you" to those of you who decorate for the Christmas Season and share the joy of the season with your neighbors.