Obelisk at James Monroe’s birthplace. Photo by Fernando O. González

The Garden Club of the Northern Neck on May 1 will host a tour of private homes with gardens in the Colonial Beach area, including the birthplace of President James Monroe and 5 decorated gardens in Colonial Beach.

The Historic Garden Week tour will be held from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and features a trolley ride through Colonial Beach. Advance tickets are $25 per person, contact northernneck@vagardenweek.org.