Welcome tourists! Events, activities plentiful this weekend

A full slate of events and activities is planned for Spring Tour of Homes weekend in Washington, with a variety sure to have something to entertain everyone, said Tourism Director Ashley Barnett.

Events start this evening, with a local production of Fiddler on the Roof being presented by novice director Dr. Stan Coe and a cast of dozens. The play will be presented by the Washington Little Theater Co. at the Bolton Lunceford Playhouse on North Alexander Street starting tonight at 8 p.m. and at 8:00 Friday and Saturday nights, and a Sunday matinee at 3 p.m.

Next door, the historic North Alexander school will be open for tours Saturday for visitors and alumni to see the ongoing restoration process. The North Alexander School Association (NASA) has been raising funds and seeking grants to save the historic school, and now can show off a work in progress, with newly donated windows in place.

Volunteers will be on hand to guide alumni and visitors on a tour of the restoration of the 1897 school.

Bringing the past to life, too, will be a living history program at the Robert Toombs House State Historic Site Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Dressed in period costumes, the Robert Toombs House Performers will represent members of the families who lived in the home - the Abbott, Webster, Quigley, Harris, Toombs and Colley families. "These families made unique contributions to National, State and Local history, from 1797 until 1973," said Marcia Campbell. "As they made history, their home was 'A Celebration of Southern Culture.'"

Fiddler on the Roof opens tonight at The Playhouse.

A collection of early Washington County pottery is the attraction at the Washington Historical Museum. "Earthen Vessels: the Washington County tradition and its influences on Georgia pottery" will display items from the collection of Virginia Lee King and Robert Willingham Jr. The museum is open Saturday 10-5 and Sunday 12:30-3:30. Admission for adults is $3, children 6-12 $2.

When you've seen it all, it's time to recharge. The Episcopal Church of the Mediator will have its Teahouse and Cathedral Book Store open during the Tour of Homes, April 5, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. offering sandwiches, fruit, chips, desserts and beverages "and a nice place to rest."

Other churches downtown will be open for tours Saturday.

"There's something for everyone here in Washington this weekend," Barnett said. "And once you've seen all the homes and museums, make sure you shop and dine in Washington this weekend. You won't want to miss our stores and restaurants."

For more information on events, stop by the Washington Wilkes Regional Visitor Information Center on The Square, or see www.Washington-Wilkes.org.

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