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Hometown Heroes
Our history books share exciting stories of many heroes throughout their pages. giant leap into space exploration.
USO Salute to Veterans
Join us for an evening filled with heartfelt gratitude to those who served. Indulge in a delightful dinner and enjoy 1940s music, setting the tone for an evening of reflection and camaraderie
McKinney Farmers Market
Hours of Operation:
April – December 8 AM – Noon
January – March 9 AM – Noon
Weddings & Celebrations
By Appointment
Ghostly Hauntings Tour
Come experience Chestnut Square after dark!
3rd Saturdays 8pm-10pm Sept – May.
No tour in December.
The mission of The Heritage Guild of Collin County is to:
Celebrate Community. Preserve History. Inspire the Future.
The Heritage Guild of Collin County achieves this mission by:
- Hosting community events that bring people together to celebrate Collin County’s heritage.
- Maintaining buildings, artifacts and grounds that show how people lived during a key period in Collin County history (1850-1940).
- Providing educational programming to demonstrate how people lived from 1850-1940.
- Supporting Collin County and McKinney in achieving a community that owns its unique history in stewardship for the future.
Our mission is funded through:
- Volunteers/Members
- Grants/Donations
- Sponsorships
- Programming
- Facility Rentals
The Heritage Guild of Collin County and Chestnut Square are a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation.
Where Collin County History Comes Alive!
Step back in time with a visit to Chestnut Square Historic Village. Sitting on 2.5 shaded acres just two blocks south of the historic downtown McKinney square, Chestnut Square provides an opportunity to step back in time and regain a sense of community. With ten structures dating from 1854 to 1930, the Village offers docent led tours, facility rentals, a wedding venue, living history demonstrations and community events like the #1 Farmers Market in Texas and the Killis Melton Ice Cream Crank-Off.
Celebrate Community
Chestnut Square holds community oriented events that bring people together to enjoy McKinney and Collin County’s heritage.
Preserving History
Chestnut Square brings history and heritage of Collin County to life in the most fun and interactive ways possible.
Inspiring The Future
Everyone can play a part in the success of Chestnut Square. Our volunteers are the heart of the Village.
The Buildings of Chestnut Square
Like stepping through a looking glass into the past
A visit to Chestnut Square is like stepping through a looking glass into the past…a bygone era when craftsmanship, hard work and simple pleasures were the bedrock of life. The grounds and buildings are beautifully maintained — no small feat, given the costs to keep it all pristine.
It’s a special place to which all parents with children today should bring them for a few hours, to give them a real sense for history of everyday life among their ancestors. You’ll love the people who make all this possible…they’re very knowledgeable of the history, and eager to impart the secrets of life in a simpler time.
A farmers market that has produce! 😊
Always fresh and the vendors are always in the same place so you know where to go if short on time. Love Brothers hummus my favorite addiction. I don’t know the farm that has the biggest tent there but they have all the produce you could think of and they still have fresh strawberries 🍓 My Saturday morning ritual and what a way to start the weekend.
Lovely wedding location
We attended a small country wedding this past weekend at the Chestnut Square Historic Village. It’s a series of small cottages used for different venues. The chapel held about 100 guests with wooden pews. The reception was held in another cottage that catered BBQ and outdoor dance area under covered patio with disc jockey. Amble parking nearby. The staff was friendly and the event was fun to attend. If I lived in this city and would like to renew our vows, I’d consider this location.
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Tues, Thurs & Friday 9am - 3pm
Village Tours: Thursday and Saturday at 11am