Holiday Tour of Homes

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2009 Holiday Tour of Homes

Saturday & Sunday, December 5 & 6, 2009

Tour Hours:  Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Sunday 12:00 - 5:00 p.m.


The first weekend of December has been The Heritage Guild Holiday Tour of Homes since 1973!  The tradition of opening historic homes for a public tour began in 1973 when our founders first opened their homes to raise money to purchase the Dulaney House and cottage and the grounds that eventually became Chestnut Square. 

Every year five or six homes and historic structures are decorated for Christmas and opened for the tour.  The proceeds from ticket sales and an annual raffle are a major component to the ongoing operation of Chestnut Square.  Take a peek at the 2007 tour homes  and the 2008 tour homes


Holiday Tour of Homes Tickets:

Tickets purchased online after 5:00 p.m. November 30, 2009 may be picked up at the Dulaney House at Chestnut Square Historic Village on December 5, 2009 beginning at 10:00 a.m.   Tickets purchased in advance may also be picked up in the will call line at any house on the tour on the day of the tour with your Paypal receipt.  . 

Tickets may be purchased either day of the Holiday Tour of Homes at the Dulaney House at Chestnut Square or any of the homes on the tour.  Tickets may also be purchased at the following locations:  The Little Red Hen, Market Street in McKinney, The 120's, Antique House, Uptown,  Smitten and Stained Glass of McKinney.

Tickets purchased the day of the tour are $20.

Many Thanks to Our Holiday Tour of Homes 2009 Sponsors:

Medical Center of McKinney

Valliance Bank

Cambridge Homes

The Milstead Team - Keller Williams

Uptown

Smitten

The McKinney Holiday Inn & Suites

Cambridge Homes

The Grand Hotel

Antique House

Sharla's

 

Holiday Tour of Homes Raffle Tickets: 

The 2009 Raffle Items are all about experiencing McKinney!  Lucky winners will get the opportunity to experience all the great fun of the downtown McKinney square or the "spirited" history of McKinney.  Buy tickets at any of the houses on the day of the tour or in advance by calling 972-562-8790.

Here are the prizes:

Experience McKinney Package (value $600+)

Night at the Grand Hotel

Carriage Ride through the Historic District

Two tickets to a show at McKinney Performing Arts Center

Dinner for Two at Rick’s Chophouse

Wine Tasting at Lone Star Winery

Breakfast at Spoons

Lunch at The Pantry

Spa Package for two at Downtown 209

 

Experience the Spirits of McKinney Package (value $600+)

 

Ghost Walk for 12

Séance for 12 at Main Street Magic

Wine Tasting for 12 at Landon’s Winery

Ghost Walk T-Shirts

Presentation from Texas Paranormal Advance Research

 

 

And Now....the 2009 Holiday Tour of Homes Sites: 

We have six homes from the McKinney Historic District along with three homes at Chestnut Square.  We've also created a bigger and better Holiday Bazaar at Chestnut Square with our Chestnut Square Crafters Group and Farmers Market Vendors putting together handmade and homemade solutions for your Christmas gift giving!   Dixie's Store will also be open offering fun and crafty items for holiday giving!

The Dulaney House will be open for the Holiday Tour decorated by Uptown of McKinney.  The Faires House will be decorated by Smitten of downtown McKinney.  Once again, the Johnson House will feature our Victorian porcelain doll display in a Christmass setting. 

And now....here are the six historic homes featured on the 2009 Holiday Tour of Homes: