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Tour of Historic Homes, Churches, and Attractions
Montrose -Open 10 am -5 pm Friday and Saturday
Athenia -Open 10 am -2 pm Friday
Burton Place - Open 10 am -2 pm Saturday
Walthall Place -Open 10 am -2 pm Fri & Sat, 12pm-3pm Sunday
Strawberry Plains Davis House -Open 1- 5 pm, Fri & Sat, 12pm-3pm Sun.
Cuffawa -Open 1- 5pm Friday and Saturday, 12pm-3pm Sunday
Also featured on the Friday and Saturday ticket will be the Kate Freeman Clark Art Gallery, the Ida B. Wells-Barnett Museum, Church of the Yellow Fever Martyrs Museum, Christ Episcopal Church, First United Methodist Church, and the First Presbyterian Church. There will be an organ recital at 1:00 pm on Friday at Christ Episcopal Church and a vocal performance at the First Presbyterian Church at 1:00 pm on Saturday. Arts & Crafts Fair on the historic town square, re-enactors, docents dressed in period costume, carriage rides.
Tickets $35.00 per person or $30.00 for Seniors age 65 and older, and $30.00 for groups of 12 or more. Friday & Saturday. Tickets may be purchased in advance by calling (662) 252-2365 or on the day of the tour at the Marshall County Library. Tickets are not available for purchase at individual homes. Groups may contact Lisa Childers (group tour coordinator) at 901-230-3576 for advance group arrangements.
Sunday’s Tour of Homes 12pm- 3pm. $20.00 per person
Include only: Strawberry Plains Davis House, Cuffawa & Walthall Place
 Sweet Potato QueenTM Fling
Sunday 2:30 pm at Montrose
Get out your go-go boots and fluff your hair, Sweet Potato Queen, Jill Conner Browne is coming to town! The party begins at 2:30pm, when you can tour Montrose, enjoy delicious snacks, and a complimentary “Knock You Naked” margarita (cash bar available). At 3:30pm, Her Royal Highness will entertain the crowd and bring out your innerqueenliness! Later enjoy book signing, showcase your Sweet Potato Queen costume, and have your picture made with Jill! (Bring your camera). Don’t miss this rare opportunity!
Just $20 per person. Reserve your spot or an entire table today by calling (662) 252-2365. Proceeds benefit the Montrose Restoration Fund.
SPECIAL SUNDAY PACKAGE---DO IT ALL!!!
Buy both the Home Tour Ticket and the SPQ Fling Ticket for only $35.00 !
Montrose Under the Moonlight
Saturday 6 pm
Enjoy a southern supper under a canopy of moonlight, stars, and old magnolias. Live music will be included during the evening along with the presentation of the 2010 Pilgrimage Queen, Miss Lauralee Elizabeth Fant, and her Escort, Mr. Henry Keith Owens, Junior. This Saturday evening only event begins at 6:00 pm. Reservations suggested by April 10th. (662) 252-2365. $30.00 per person. Silent auction. Cash Bar. Location subject to change in the case of inclement weather.
Sunset on Salem- Carriage Tour
Friday 5pm- 7pm
Join us for the inaugural “Sunset on Salem Avenue” tour on Friday, April 16th, from 5-7 pm. $20.00 per person. Begin this guided carriage tour at magnificent Montrose. Guides will depart from Montrose every 30 minutes between the hours of 5:00 pm and 6:30 pm to escort guests along Salem Avenue, known in the 19th century as Holly Springs “Silk Stocking Row”. As you ride up and down Salem, you will encounter costumed interpreters waiting to tell you fascinating facts and tall tales about the points of interest along the street. Additionally, guests are invited to experience the interior elegance of two of Salem Avenue’s most spectacular homes: Athenia and Montrose. Come away with a true “sense of place” after your narrated tour of unique architecture and fascinating legend and lore along one of Holly Springs’ most storied streets! Refreshments and light entertainment await upon your return to Montrose at the end of the tour. A perfect way to wind down the day! Call (662) 252-2365 for reservations or purchase tickets the day of the event.
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