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December 3rd & 4th, 2011
Get ready for the Christmas season by touring antebellum homes decked out, inside and out, for the holidays!
Ticket Information
-Tickets can be purchased at the Marshall County Historical Museum located on the historic square:
220 E.College Ave. Phone: 662-252-3669
marshallmuseum@bellsouth.net
Advanced Tickets $18
*Before Nov. 26th
Regular Price Tickets $22
Groups of 10 or more before Nov. 26th $15
2011 Tour:
Finley Place- Built in 1856, this Greek Revival style house was unique of this period in that it is of clapboard, not brick. Now owned by the Audubon Society is elegantly decorated with fresh magnolia leaves and is the only home in town painted on canvas by famed painter, and Holly Springs native, Kate Freeman Clark.
Gwydir- (Pronounced Gwee-der) This warm, southern cottage was built around 1886 by James Barrett Walthall who served as Chancery Clerk. This is the first time it is on the Christmas Home Tour and is conveniently located next to the Church of the Yellow Fever Martyrs.
Tuckahoe- Was a twin to “East End” which was a plantation home built in 1892. The homes were owned by double brothers-in-law– William Crump and John Hull, respectively. Constructed on land which was the largest artillery camp during Grant’s occupancy, its front entrance is graced by the original door filled with transom windows.
Linden Hill-This Greek Revival style home was built in 1841 to face west to a street that was never built. Situated high on a hill just east of downtown Holly Springs, the main wing was added in 1850 to face south when Van Dorn Avenue was built.
Herndon- The very first brick two story house in Marshall County built in 1845. This Federal style with elements of Greek Revival, although currently empty, features unique brickwork. The original detached kitchen still stands with large exposed beam work.
Whittens- Was a ‘log’ home built in 1844. A previous owner put down an ale bottle front walk that remains, but is covered by concrete. It can be seen by stepping off the left side of the sidewalk as you approach the home. Visitors will delight to see the LGD train collection located in the vast basement.
Sabbath School- Was built in 1837 as the original Presbyterian Church and moved to its current location once the new church was built. It has been recently renovated and is now home to the Town and Country Garden Club.
Church of the Yellow Fever Martyrs- Built in 1841, it was the original Episcopal Church. Later it was sold to the Catholics, disassembled board by board and moved to its current location by carts. Now it is a museum honoring the Yellow Fever victims and the 5 nuns and priest who took care of the sick and perished.
Also included on the tour is the Marshall County Historical Museum. The museum, constructed in 1903, is one of the most interesting and unusual destinations the city has to offer. Like many sites concerned with Southern history, the museum devotes the first few exhibitions of its tour to artifacts from the Civil War era. As guests proceed to the upper floors, however, the true quirkiness of the place begins to come into focus. From wall to wall, there is truly a little bit of everything: soldier uniforms since the war of 1812, guns, flags, quilts, dresses, Elvis records, old advertisements, antique books and bottles, dollhouses, sports memorabilia, and promotional materials from past presidential campaigns. The playful randomness of it all, coupled with the fact that everything on display was donated by local residents, has led many visitors to suggest that the place is more like an eccentric grandmother’s attic than a museum!
Additional Events:
Antique Show & Sale- December 2nd- 4th
JC Levey’s Store on the Square (Van Dorn & Market)
Christmas Gala- December 3rd- 6pm
On the Square
Christmas Dinner Theater- December 2nd- 4th 6:30pm
First Recreational Building
Call for reservations: 662-252-2627
Christmas Parade on the Square- December 3rd 5pm
Sponsored by the Holly Springs Chamber of Commerce
The Christmas Home Tour is the sole fundraising event of the Marshall County Historical Museum– A labor of love to the volunteers and citizens of Holly Springs. For more information on the Museum click here.
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