The Somerville Historic Preservation Commission’s walking tour of historic sites throughout the Ball Square area brought dozens of participants out on Sunday. — Photos by Jeanine Farley

On Sunday, September 29, the Somerville Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) hosted Boulders, Bricks, and Brunch: Exploring Somerville’s Ball Square, a lively walking tour of Somerville’s Ball Square led by Ed Gordon, President of the New England Chapter of the Victorian Society in America, and HPC Executive Director Brandon Wilson.

Dozens joined in, meeting up at the Field House in Nathan Tufts Park Sunday afternoon to explore highlights of this historic area.

In addition to being a great neighborhood, there were two interior house tours, and complimentary refreshments at the end at House of Kebab where many joined in for dinner after the event.

The mission of Historic Preservation is to promote and protect the historic elements of Somerville and to provide support to the Somerville Historic Preservation Commission. Maintaining Somerville’s historic resources and its unique character will ultimately benefit all members of the community, in particular by drawing visitors to the city.