An easy 40-minute drive from Danbury is all the time it takes to visit the extraordinary Lockwood-Matthews Mansion in Norwalk, known the world over for its distinctive architecture and interiors, which demonstrates the beauty and splendor of the Victorian Era, which spanned 63 years from 1837-1901.

There is no better time than now to be dazzled by this fantastic historical architectural marvel of its time. This Saturday, October 16, at 7 pm, the Lockwood-Matthews Mansion Museum will be holding its Gala titled, "A Mansion for the Ages: Celebrating Architecture & Design."

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The Mansion's Gala will be a black-tie or period attire affair. It will feature a special presentation by award-winning architect David Scott Parker, FAIA, along with silent and live auctions. In addition, you'll be treated to two captivating exhibitions titled "Health, Healing & Addiction in 19th Century America" and "Envisioning Space: Architecture Through the Ages." 

To purchase tickets to the Mansions Gala scheduled for this Saturday, October 16 at 7 pm, click this link. Then, if you've never experienced this Victorian-era marvel, join me for a personal tour of Norwalk's Lockwood-Matthews Mansion Museum.

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