Complicated relationships, rooms that tell stories, and a changing world where strict unwritten rules determine social success. What are the connections between the wealthy and socially prominent Tuckers of Wiscasset and the characters and world of Edith Wharton's classic novel, “The Age of Innocence”?

Find out during this special enhanced tour of Castle Tucker filled with colorful characters from fact and fiction. The tour will be given on July 31 from 10 a.m. to noon. Admission is $15 for Historic New England members and $20 nonmembers. Preregistration is required. Space is limited. Call 207-882-7169 or visit www.historicnewengland.org to register. Castle Tucker is located at 2 Lee Street in Wiscasset.

Wharton’s classic novel gives a vivid picture of the world of high society in Gilded Age New York City. Men and women lived lives dictated by strict rules of behavior, unwritten yet understood by all. Public perception was paramount if you were to be considered a member of polite society. May Welland and Newland Archer are the couple at the center of The Age of Innocence. Come hear how their story compares to the story of Captain Richard and Mollie Tucker.

Built in 1807, Castle Tucker offers the visitor a trip through time to Victorian Wiscasset as you walk through a mansion filled with the original furnishings and decoration of the Tucker family, who lived here for over 140 years. Castle Tucker is one of the most complete and original Victorian homes in the United States.