Visitors line up to take free walking tour of Laurelâs historic district
Visitors line up to take free walking tour of Laurelâs historic district By Eddie Robertson | May 14, 2021 at 6:39 PM CDT - Updated May 14 at 6:57 PM
LAUREL, Miss. (WDAM) - The historic district of Laurel has seen a steady increase of visitors thanks to free walking tours offered by the Lauren Rogers Museum of Art.
The tours showcase the elegant homes built in the early 1900s and feature various architectural styles, including Italianate renaissance, classic Greek and Mediterranean designs.
Guided by museum director George Bassi, the rich history of Laurel comes alive as the stories about the families who built the homes are woven into the tour.