Relax over brunch on a gracious front porch surrounded by lovely gardens on May 18. Proud Neighbors of Collingswood volunteers will serve homemade brunch on several private front porches. The menu is a savory strata of ham, egg and cheese accompanied by a fresh salad and homemade muffins, breads, coffee/tea and iced tea. There are two reserved bunch seatings at 11 a.m. or 1 p.m. Combination brunch and tour ticket prices for are $25 per person. Due to limited brunch seating, advance reservations are required. Brunch reservations are only accepted by calling Carol or Frank at 856-858-4055. The brunch is popular and always a sell-out. Don’t delay or you will miss getting a brunch seat; call 856-858-4055 before May 11 for brunch reservations.

 

Always held on the Sunday after Mother's Day, our civic organization's signature event commemorates National Preservation month - Collingswood style!  Citizens in Collingswood, New Jersey will join thousands of individuals around the country as part of a nationwide celebration of 2008 National Preservation Month in May 2008. “This Place Matters" is the theme of the month-long celebration, which is sponsored by the National Trust for Historic Preservation. All proceeds from Proud Neighbors of Collingswood’s annual popular event are donated back to our community to encourage restoration and neighborhood preservation, with the emphasis on maintaining the historic character of our town.

 

There's more to our town than what you can see from our tree-lined streets.  Now see Collingswood's houses from the inside, on this year's Proud Neighbors of Collingswood Porch Brunch and House Tour.  Come discover the history, the charm, and the style that lie behind the doors of Collingswood. See various architectural styles and enjoy homeowners' creative interior design. The tour houses and gardens are open from noon until 5:30 p.m.  Collingswood's tour presents eight lovely homes and tow gardens. The designs and décor featured in Proud Neighbors of Collingswood Tour will help you see why we are proud of our hometown.  Take a leisurely stroll through our town (most shops are open Sunday afternoon) and step inside these private homes:

 

House Tours
611 N. Atlantic Avenue
104 Fern Avenue
147 Frazer Avenue
39 East Knight Avenue
259 Woodlawn Terrace
663 Princeton Avenue
14 Summerfield Avenue
349 Haddon Avenue

Garden Tours
745 Park Avenue
663 Princeton Ave

This year, Proud Neighbors celebrates the 25th anniversary of the founding of our civic organization.  Join us on May 18th for our signature fundraising event, the Proud Neighbors of Collingswood Porch Brunch and House Tour.  Tour-only tickets are available at the following locations: Bauhaus Hair Design Studio (788 Haddon Avenue), Borough Hall (678 Haddon Avenue), and Grooveground (647 Haddon Avenue), Collingswood New Jersey 08108.