Historic Westwood is one of Knoxville’s premier historic house experiences. It was built in 1890 for John Edwin Lutz and his wife, Adelia Armstrong Lutz, a talented young woman who has emerged as a highly regarded artist and leader in the Knoxville arts community. The couple commissioned Knoxville’s architectural firm, Baumann Brothers, to design Westwood. The result was an impressive Queen Anne-style house with Richardsonian Romanesque elements in stone. Westwood is a member of the Historic Artists’ Home & Studios program, a coalition of museums that were the homes and working studios of American artists.
Celebrate the holidays in grand style at the beautiful former residence of artist Adelia Armstrong Lutz. On Saturday, December 7, Historic Westwood will open its doors for the annual Candlelight Holiday Home Tour. The grand home will be filled with beautiful holiday decorations, including a tree featuring handmade Victorian ornaments created by the Knoxville Chapter of the Embroiderers Guild of America. Experience self-guided tours, holiday music, and refreshments, including mulled wine and cider.
Tickets are $15 for adults and $8 for children (12 and under) and are available to purchase at KnoxHeritage.org. Tours will be available at 5, 6, and 7 pm. Free parking is available at the adjacent Laurel Church of Christ located at 3457 Kingston Pike.
Make Historic Westwood part of your family’s holiday tradition. Explore more at KnoxHeritage.org.