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2012 Historic Tours & Events
Farmington is full of fascinating history. Take a tour into Farmington’s unique past and learn what makes it such a special place.
Farmington History Booth
Featuring educational displays of Farmington's history as well as re-enactors portraying soldiers from the Revoluntionary War, Civil War and World War II. The Farmington History Booth is presented by: The Farmington Historial Commission, The Farmington Historical Society, The Farmington Hills Historical Commission, The Farmington Hills Historic District Commission, the Governor Warner Mansion, the Heritage and History Center and Pastways.
For more information, contact Brian Golden at (248) 701-8112 or visit pastways.infoHours: Friday, July 20 10:00 am – 10:00 pm Saturday, July 21 10:00 am – 10:00 pm Location: Farmington City Hall Lawn Price: Free Admission 
Stop by the Farmington History Booth for tickets to the History Tour!
Magical History Saturday Tours of Farmington and Farmington Hills
Ride an air-conditioned van from the festival site to many historic spots in both Farmington and Farmington Hills. Van provided courtesy of Community Living Centers. Hours: Saturday, July 21 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Location: Farmington City Hall Price: Free Admission
Governor Warner Mansion Festival Activities
Visit this late Victorian style Farmington landmark and enjoy Victorian Games, a Printing Press Demonstration in the Carriage House, Balloon Animals/Face Painting , Flea Market and more! Be sure to look for the "Warnerettes" Parasol Drill Team marching in the Founder's Day Festival Parade accompanied by the white horse drawn carriage carrying the Victorian dressed volunteers of the Mansion.
| Friday, July 20 | 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm | Petting Zoo, Pony Rides, Tony and Larry’s Winning Wieners, Balloon Animals, Face Painting, Fire Truck & Police Car Visit |
| Saturday, July 21 | 11:00 am – 5:00 pm | Flea Market (Bag Sale at 2:00pm) |
| 12:30 pm | Interactive Storytelling by Rosie Chapman | |
| 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm | Visit and Interactive Games with Miss Oakland County Pageant Court | |
| 2:00 pm | Interactive Storytelling by Rosie Chapman | |
| 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm | Dulcimer Concert by Charlene Berry and Gov. Warner Birthday Cake | |
| Location: | Governor Warner Mansion | |
Donations (no clothes please) are GREATLY needed!
Donations may be brought to the Mansion Carriage House on
Friday, July 13 6 - 8pm
Saturday, July 14 9am - Noon
For More Information Call: 248-474-5500 Ext. 2225
