An aerial view of a stately brick mansion with a white portico, curved driveway, surrounding green lawns, and mature trees.

Birdwood Mansion Estate Tours

Where Every Step Tells A Story

A remarkable collection of historical and architectural treasures awaits discovery across the storied grounds of Birdwood Mansion. From accounts of Union troop invasions during the Civil War to a delicately etched window inscribed by a newlywed bride in the late 1800s, each detail reveals a thread in the richly woven tapestry of this distinguished estate.

We invite you to experience Birdwood through the lens of our knowledgeable Heritage Guides, whose curated tours offer both a literal and evocative journey through time. Offered exclusively by appointment, each tour is thoughtfully tailored to provide an intimate and immersive exploration of this timeless property.

Tour reservations include your choice of experience: a guided tour accompanied by a curated beverage service at $30 per person or a guided tour complemented by a refined afternoon tea service at $65 per person.

Two Tour Options

Tour No. 1: The Historical Highlights

This walking tour of the house and grounds is led by one of our Heritage Guides and offers a truly unique experience exploring the property’s historical highlights.

Tour Duration: Approximately 30 minutes.
Fee: $30 per person, includes curated beverage service.

Reserve Tour No. 1

Tour No. 2: The Deeper Discovery

Go beyond the highlights with this in-depth tour of the mansion and grounds led by a Heritage Master Guide, featuring expanded historical interpretation and a closer look at the property’s distinctive architecture.

Tour Duration: Approximately XX minutes.
Fee: $65 per person, includes afternoon tea service.

Reserve Tour No. 2

All tour reservations must be made online, are by appointment only and are subject to availability.

A cozy, stylish hotel reading nook with a dark paneled wall, framed art, a lamp, a patterned cushion, and a small table by sheer curtains.

A statue of a robed female figure stands amid lush green bushes and trees, partially obscured by leaves, in a garden setting.

A brick spiral observation tower with a conical roof, windows, surrounded by leafless trees and a clear blue sky.

Did You Know?

Although it overlooks the pond on Birdwood Golf’s 17th fairway, this structure was obviously not built to guide boats through that tiny waterway. In 1910, Hollis Rinehart, who owned Birdwood Mansion from 1909 to 1921, designed the 60-foot water tower in the form of a lighthouse, showcasing his creative yet functional approach to the estate.

Learn this and many more unique facts during one of our guided tours.