Historic Redmond Walking Tours

In 2002, local historian Tom Hitzroth and Society co-founder Naomi Hardy developed a walking tour and since 2003, Tom has led walking tours of Redmond’s historic district. Over the years, the tour has evolved from one hour to two, with the script changing as new information is discovered. “I’m looking for the question I can’t answer, which means I need to look further into a particular area.” 

A lifelong Eastside resident and chair of the City of Redmond Landmark Commission, Hitzroth continues to work at identifying details of Redmond development from its earliest times to 1930. He is currently researching the historic site of the settlement of Melrose that preceded Redmond.

2018 Walking Tour Schedule

Saturday, May 6, 1-3 pm

Sunday, May 20, 1-3 pm

Sunday, June 10, 1-3 pm

Sunday, June 24, 1-3 pm

Sunday, August 12, 1-3 pm

Sunday, September 9, 1-3 pm

Tours include a significant amount of walking and standing, with limited opportunity for resting. We recommend comfortable shoes and weather-appropriate clothing. If you have any further questions about our tours, please email or call our office. The tour begins across the street from the Hotel Redmond (Jensen/Fey Architects) at 7730 NE 76th St.

There is a suggested donation of $10 for each person with a limit of 10 people per group. You can pre-register for the event by emailing info@redmondhistoricalsociety, or calling our office at 425.885.2919. Registrations must be received by the Friday before the tour.