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Holiday Homes Tour 2015
24th Annual Holiday Homes Tour 2015 by The Harrodsburg Historical Society
Marian Bauer
Harrodsburg Historical Society
Christmas CommitteeFor 24 consecutive years, the Harrodsburg Historical Society has held The Christmas Holiday Homes Tour on the first Saturday of December, which this year is Saturday, December 5, 2015, from 1:00-7:00. The Historical Society also opens a Tea Room in their headquarters, located in historic Morgan Row on Chiles Street, Harrodsburg on Friday and Saturday. Although not included as one of the paid tour sites, Morgan Row is a jewel worth visiting as it is reputed to be the oldest row house west of the Allegheny Mountains. It was the town’s most impressive tavern built by Squire Joseph Morgan for whom it is named. Tour tickets may be purchased there as well as your lunch or dinner. A menu of homemade sandwiches, soups, beverages, and desserts is offered. Lunch at the Tea Room is from 11:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. on Friday, Dec. 4th and on the day of the tour Saturday, Dec. 5th from 11:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Homes Tour tickets are $15, Seniors and Groups of 20 or more $11.
Along with the seven historic properties included with your tour ticket, the town of Burgin, east of Harrodsburg, is being featured in this year’s tour. This is the second year for this new addition to the Homes Tour -- focusing on the specific history of a community within Mercer County. Guests will tour several properties in the central area of Harrodsburg before following the map east on Burgin Road (Hwy 152) to Burgin.Harrodsburg is the oldest permanent English settlement in Kentucky. Local accommodations include the acclaimed historic Beaumont Inn and Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, and The Coleman House B & B.
Date and Time
Saturday Dec 5, 2015
1:00 PM - 7:00 PM ESTDec. 5th from 1-6 PM
Location
Harrodsburg and Burgin and Christmas Tea Room at Harrodsburg Historical Society at Morgan Row
Christmas Homes Tour- 24th Annual
859/734-5985, 859/749-2485 or 800/355-9192
Harrodsburg Historical Society
220 S. Chiles Street
1-7 PM
Admission: Adults $15; Seniors & groups of 20 or more, $11
harrodsburghistorical.org
Christmas Homes Tour- 24th Annual
859/734-5985, 859/749-2485 or 800/355-9192
Harrodsburg Historical Society
220 S. Chiles Street
1-7 PM
Admission: Adults $15; Seniors & groups of 20 or more, $11
harrodsburghistorical.org
1. Harrodsburg United Methodist Church, Parsonage & Gathering Place
Parsonage is located at 120 S Chiles Street
2. Marimon/Bauer House
332 E. Lexington Street
3. Burford Hill/Wanderland
729 North Greenville Street
729 North Greenville Street
4. The Doyle House
453 Cane Run Street
5. The Russell House
& exterior view only, Old Stone House on National Historic Register
881 Burgin Road
Drive – By History: Woodlawn (will go down the drive and exit on Buster Park)
1710 Burgin Road The Sears Roebuck House 590 Buster Pike
Drive – By History: Southwestern Farm – Home of John & Susan Barrington
(459 Buster Pike)
6. The North House
416 W. Main Street, Burgin
7. Burgin House
200 East Main Street, Burgin
We have communities in Mercer County that were once thriving and independent. This is our second year to feature such entities. This year we are featuring Burgin, which is east of Harrodsburg. The souvenir ticket booklet will have a brief history of this town and some homes that are available for viewing from the outside only. The written histories of these early homes will be in addition to the in-house tours.Fees/Admission
TOUR pricing is $15 for adults, and $11 for Seniors and Groups of 20 or more.
Separately-
Need a ride? Check it out at www.centralkentuckytours.com select book now -Providing shuttle service to Harrodsburg Historical Society for the 2015 Christmas Tour of Homes. 14 passenger maximum. Call 859-492-3413 for reservations.
Leave near Morgan Row/Harrodsburg Baptist Church for your tour @ 1p.
$20 per person payable day of tour.
Contact Information
Harrodsburg Historical Society Contact the Harrodsburg Historical Society, 859-734-5985, Marian Bauer, 859-749-2485, or the Tourist Commission at 1-800-355-9182 for more information.
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Director's Notes
Meet Ashley Rainey and her family!
Ashley is the Chamber Office Assistant and new spearhead of Pioneer Days with the help of chairman Scott Hammons.
Call or email us for new events and membership needs at 859-734-2365 or info@mercerchamber.com
