Dec. 6: Samford University’s Legacy League 2nd Annual Home Tour

 After hosting more than 200 guests during the inaugural home tour in 2011, the league decided to make the tour a holiday tradition.

This year’s tour features three historic homes, including the home of Samford President and first lady Andy and Jeanna Westmoreland at 1994 Shades Crest Road in Vestavia. This house was owned for many years by former Samford trustee Dr. Dan Merck and his wife, Barbara. Over the years, it had been the Mercks’ desire for theuniversity to have the house, but the timing was not right until 2007. Renovations made to the house before the Westmorelands moved in included adding a large ballroom downstairs, which provides a perfect view of the Samford campus.

The tour also features the Gregory- Walker House, located at 3603 Cliff Road South in Forest Park. This home was built in 1910 and has been recognized by the Jefferson County Historical Commission. The third home is that of Beth and George Simpson at 3100 Carlisle Road in Redmont Park.

All homes will be open from 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. and from 4-8 p.m., with holiday hors d’oeuvres being served at the Westmorelands’ home.

Tickets are $20 and may be purchased online or at the first home visited. Homes may be toured in any order. Proceeds from the event will fund scholarships for deserving students who could otherwise not afford a Samford education.

Online ticket purchases may be made through Tuesday, Dec. 4, at samford.edu/ legacyleague. For questions, please check the web site or call 726-2247.