Thomas Harrison Walking Tour

Walk in Vice-President Richard Nixon’s footsteps on an 'upstreet' tour of Picton! Follow the path the VP took on his secret Canadian 1957 getaway to the County. Learn about PEC's links to some of the most significant events in 20th century political history, including the VPs friendship with Picton's Mayor. This short 1.5 hour walking tour, led by historian & author Thomas Harrison, will explore a largely unknown episode in Presidential & local history, why Nixon dropped into the County, who he met & what he did on his secret Canadian weekend. Ask your questions, enjoy the beauty of downtown Picton and finish the tour at the Royal Hotel!

Tour starts promptly outside the Crystal Palace and ends at the Royal Hotel. The walk is about 1 kilometre in total, across level paved ground.  Please contact thomasHarrison.author@gmail.com if you wish further information or would like to book a private tour.

Click HERE for tickets ($10) -- proceeds support the Library