Join us from 3-5 p.m. Sunday when the historic village of Milton
This beautifully-renovated and updated pre-Cival War Greek revival manor is famous for its magnificent woodworking by Mastercraftsman Thomas Day, who was a free man of color. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this exquisite home has five bedrooms; three full and five half baths; and a state-of-the art commercial kitchen.
The book “Thomas Day: Master Craftsman and Free Man of Color” will be released this weekend and the Woodside/Richmond House is one of six homes featured in the book. Co-authors Jo Ramsay Leimenstoll and Pat Marshall will be signing the new book at another 3-5 p.m. Open House at Union Tavern in Milton Raleigh
Stepping into the Woodside/Richmond house is like stepping back in time. Its entrance hall has a coiled newel post of magnificent mahogany and a spectacularly-carved stair rail that pay homage to Thomas Day. Eight of Day's Greek Revival mantels are found throughout the house, with each the bedrooms featuring a cozy fireplace.
The home is currently on the market for $529,000 and is listed with Durham Realtor Lisa Dye Janes of Weichert, Realtors – Mark Thomas Properties. For more information about the house and to see digital photos, visit:
Directions: From Durham Hyco Lake
