Magical History Tour
Join us for our fifth annual exploration of fascinating historic sites around Greater Portland that you’ve never seen or maybe didn’t even know existed! The Magical History Tour is your key to unlocking fascinating historical places that are not usually open to the public.It is a self-guided adventure guaranteed to amaze and amuse both adults and children.Equipped with a map,and at your own pace,you will be greeted by guides at each location ready to share the history of the tour stop.
In the 5th year of the Magical History Tour,we will be presenting an exciting mix of both new sites and favorites from the past four years.
The Magical History Tour check in begins at 9:45 am at Maine Historical Society’s Brown Library.At this time,you will find out where the tour will take you as you receive your map and ticket into each site.
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●Time:10:00 am—4:00 pm,Saturday,May 11,2019
●Location:485 Congress Street
●Tickets:Get your tickets online,by calling us at 207-774-1 822,or by visiting our Museum Store at 489 Congress Street.$25/Adult MHS Member;$35/Adult General Admission;$5/Juniors under age 18.
●Volunteering:We need volunteers for the Magical History Tour! Volunteers help for half the day of the tour and are given a free ticket to the tour to enjoy either before or after their volunteer shift!
For more information,email us at events@mainehistory org or call us at 207-774-1822.
1.What’s the purpose of the Magical History Tour?
A. To explore unfamiliar historic sites.
B. To visit some world-famous attractions.
C. To provide children with history classes.
D. To make some private places known to the public.
2.How much should a couple(one is MHS Member)and a kid pay?
A. $55. B. $65. C. $75. D. $105.
3.What can we learn from the text?
A. You can buy a ticket by emailing.
B. Tourists will only be guided by a map.
C. Only new sites are available for the tour.
D. Volunteers can take part in the tour for free.
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