Tickets now available for milestone event at Historic Folsom Murer House Gardens
FOLSOM – Tickets are now on sale for a special celebration that will honor one of Folsom’s most cherished landmarks. The Folsom Murer House & Gardens is marking its 100th anniversary with a Centennial High Tea, inviting the community to step back in time and enjoy an elegant afternoon inspired by the fashions and traditions of the past century.
Guests will be treated to a three-course tea service catered by Julian’s Patisserie and Simply Scones, along with raffles, a silent auction, and special drawings. To add to the historic charm, prizes will be awarded for the best costumes from three distinct eras: the 1920s and 30s, the 40s and 50s, and the 60s and 70s.
The event will take place on Saturday, October 18 at 12:30 p.m. on the grounds of the Murer House, which has stood in Historic Folsom since 1925. The afternoon promises to blend fine food, festive fashion, and community spirit in a setting that has been part of Folsom’s history for a century.
Tickets are $65 each, and members may reserve up to three tickets until September 21. Reservations can be made by emailing infomurerhouse@gmail.com.
The Murer House: A Legacy of Italian Heritage in Folsom
In 1921, Giuseppe “Joe” Murer purchased the land for what would become the Murer House. Inspired by his Italian roots, he designed and built the home himself, completing it in 1927 with help from local craftsmen, including Italian immigrant Antonio Zanetta, who plastered the interior and installed the tile roof.
Joe carefully landscaped the property with fruit and nut trees, grapevines, and ornamentals, creating a lush, Italian-inspired garden. His craftsmanship extended beyond the house, as he built terraces using river cobbles to retain the dredge tailings that bordered his land.
Today, the Murer House and Gardens, located at 1125 Joe Murer Court, is a historic site and museum showcasing the legacy of Italian immigration and Folsom’s early development. Operated by the Murer House Foundation, the site offers tours, Italian language and cooking classes, special events, and bocce. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2022.
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