The tour is self-paced and flexible. You are welcome to visit the featured properties in any order you choose.

Starting Your Tour

All guests must first visit the Official Reception Center to check in and receive your wristband, which serves as your pass to enter the featured properties:

• Location:Episcopal Church of Our Saviour, 2979 Coloma St.

• Programs, Wristbands, & Liability Waivers: Upon check-in, you will receive a commemorative program featuring historical details and a map of all properties, along with a wristband. Tour goers must also sign a mandatory liability waiver prior to receiving a wristband.

• Expert Guides: Knowledgeable docents will be stationed at each site to share "inside stories" and answer your questions.

Getting Around

• Walking: The tour is designed for easy walking. 10 of the 11 featured homes are located within a two-block radius of the Reception Center.

• Shuttle Service: One featured property is located 0.5 miles away. Because this portion of Coloma Street lacks pedestrian sidewalks, a complimentary shuttle service is provided. For your safety, we ask that all guests utilize the shuttle rather than attempting to walk to this specific site.

Tour Date: Saturday, April 18, 2026.

Tour Hours: The tour runs from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. Please note that final entry to all properties is at 3:40 pm to allow guests enough time to enjoy the home before closing.

The 2026 Historic Home Tour will showcase 11 unique heritage properties in Placerville’s Coloma Street - Spring Street Historic District.

Here is a quick video overview of parking, with details below.

• General Parking: Available along Main Street, in public lots, or on the first two floors of the Center Street Garage (Note: the 3rd floor of the garage is for permit holders only).

• Restricted Parking: To respect neighborhood residents, parking is STRICTLY PROHIBITED along Spring and Coloma Streets. The City of Placerville recently increased parking fees and parking enforcement will be active on the day of the tour.

• ADA Parking: Exceptionally limited accessible parking is available in the rear lot of the Episcopal Church of Our Saviour (2979 Coloma St.). Please reserve these spaces strictly for those with mobility concerns.

Check-In & Walking

• The Route: After parking downtown, please use the Coloma Street pedestrian over-crossing (accessible through the Center Street Garage) to reach the Official Reception Center at the Episcopal Church of Our Saviour (2979 Coloma St.).

General admission is $30 per person, and EDCHS member admission is $25. Please note that standard pricing applies to children. All ticket sales act as donations; net proceeds directly support the EDCHS in its mission to honor those who came before us by rescuing, preserving, researching, and displaying El Dorado County’s rich history. Your contribution also sustains the operations and maintenance of the historic Fountain & Tallman (F&T) Museum. If you would like to make an additional or alternative donation, please call us at the F&T Museum.

All day-of-tour instructions have been emailed to confirmed ticket holders. If you purchased tickets and have not yet received this email, please check your spam folder. You may also message us directly at contact@edchs.org.

Additionally, full details regarding parking, registration, and more can be found on this Home Tour FAQ page at edchs.org/historic-home-tour-faq.

We strongly encourage all guests to review the FAQ page prior to arrival to ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience for everyone.

Yes, tickets may be purchased in advance at www.edchs.org/programs

Yes, tickets will be available on-site on the day of the tour. However, we highly recommend purchasing in advance to enjoy priority check-in. Because lines can become quite long on the day of the event, pre-purchasing is the best way to ensure a smooth start to your tour.

Tickets (wristbands) are held at will call at the official registration hub on the day of the tour.

Registration is located at the front of the Episcopal Church of Our Saviour - 2979 Coloma Street, Placerville.

If you have reserved tickets, simply provide your name at the check-in table on the day of the event to receive your wristband (which serves as your official pass to enter the properties) and tour program. All tour goers must sign a mandatory liability waiver prior to receiving their wristband.

A reminder message with all details regarding the day of the tour will be sent to all ticket holders the week before the program. 

We strive to make the Historic Home Tour as welcoming and accessible as possible. While some properties are accessible, all of the featured homes were constructed in the 19th and early 20th centuries, long before modern ADA standards were established. We have made every effort to maximize accessibility where possible; however, please note that stairs are required to enter or navigate several of the properties, and some may feature uneven historic terrain. If you have specific mobility concerns, please contact us at contact@edchs.org so we can help you plan your visit.

Children under 18 are welcome when accompanied by an adult. Please note that standard pricing applies to children. Additionally, a legal guardian must sign a liability waiver for each minor before entry is granted.

While we love our furry friends, pets are not permitted on the tour. Because we are visiting private historic homes, we must respect the homeowners' personal preferences and protect their beautifully preserved spaces. Additionally, keeping pets at home ensures a comfortable environment for guests, volunteers, and homeowners who may have severe allergies. Thank you for your understanding!

Photography Policy: To respect the privacy of our homeowners, photography is strictly limited to the exteriors of the properties. Guests observed taking interior photos will be asked to leave the tour, and their access will be revoked without a refund.

All ticket sales are final and nonrefundable. This home tour serves as a vital fundraiser for the El Dorado County Historical Society. Your ticket purchase directly supports our mission to preserve and share local history. Thank you for your generous support.

While individual pacing varies, we generally recommend budgeting 2 to 3 hours to complete the tour. Here is a suggested breakdown to help you plan your day:

Parking & Transit (10–20 mins): Park in city lots or along Main Street, then walk across the Hwy 50 skybridge to the home tour registration hub at the Church of Our Saviour.

Check-In (5–10 mins): Sign your mandatory liability waiver and pick up the special wristband required for entry into the featured properties.

The Tour (1.5–2 hours): Plan for approximately 10 minutes inside each home, plus additional time for walking and utilizing the shuttle between locations. You are welcome to visit the properties in any order. However, because some homeowners have requested a maximum capacity inside their residences at one time, queues may form if too many guests begin at the same location. To help minimize wait times, our registration crew will gladly provide recommendations on the best homes to start your tour.