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62nd Jefferson Historical Pilgrimage
"Grace and Charm Along the Bayou"
Tour Four Beautiful Historic Homes
May 1, 2, and 3, 2009
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The French Townhouse

Built in 1860 by D.N. Alley, the home was completed in 1861 by Lucy Alley. It has been owned by four Alley family members, and was placed on The National Register in 1971. The home was restored in 1974 by Mr. and Mrs. C.L. Daigle and their children. Mrs. Daigle continues to reside in the house which is furnished in French and American pieces.

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Schluter House

This home was built in 1856, by F.A. Schluter, one of Jefferson's first six settlers. The property was chosen because it overlooked the town of Jefferson and the river basin. The home remained in the Schluter family until 1949. This historic home holds both State and National Historic markers.  It was purchased in 2004 by present owners, Larry and Cindy Pinkerton, and they are restoring the home to its past glory.

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Hudgins-Blake House

Built in 1867 by the Witcorn brothers, architects from Nacogdoches, who were also commissioned to build the Catholic Church in Jefferson. They owned the home briefly, followed by a series of short-term owners until 1896 when William Blake, an educator in the African-American community, purchased the house. The current owners, Bob Haynes and David Sinclair, purchased the home in 1973.

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Whitington's Terry House

This house was built before 1850, making it one of the oldest houses still standing in Jefferson today. The original owner, Dr. Benjamin Terry, was a physician and served as mayor of the city of Jefferson. The house remained in the Terry family for several generations, and the last family member living there was Dorothy Terry Davis who occupied the house off and on for some 86 years. It then served as an antique store for over a decade. This classic Greek Revival home features original heart of pine floors and fourteen foot ceilings. It is a recorded Texas Historic Landmark currently owned and lovingly restored by Leonard and Betty Whitington.

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One Ticket Allows You To Tour Four Historic Homes
May 1, 2, & 2, 2008
Advanced tickets available until April 17, 2008 - Adults: $12 - Children under 12: $3
For advanced tickets sales and information, contact:
Excelsior House (903)665-2513 or (800)490-7270
Email: jessieawise@msn.com
 
Tickets may be purchased after April 18 and during Pilgrimage at Pilgrimage Headquarters
Excelsior House Hotel, 211 W. Austin St. beginning each day at 9:30 A.M.
Adults: $15 - Children under 12: $3
 
For additional information, contact:
Marion County Chamber of Commerce - (903)665-2672 or (888)GO-RELAX
Email: Jeffersonchamber@msn.com
 
The Diamond Bessie Murder Trial Play will be presented as part of the
Annual Pilgrimage for five performances:
Thursday, May 1, and Friday, May 2: 8:00 P.M.
Saturday, May 3, 5:30 P.M. and 8:30 P.M. and Sunday, May 4, 2:00 P.M.
Tickets are $20 each. For more information contact:
Diamond Bessie Tickets, 313 Woodland Dr., Jefferson, TX 75657 - (903)665-6075
Tickets on sale beginning January 2008
Sponsored by the Jessie Allen Wise Garden Club
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SPECIAL ATTRACTIONS
Diamond Bessie Play
Tickets on sale after Jan. 2008   (903) 665-6075
  Jefferson Historical Museum
 Crafts Fair - William Perry Park
Battle of Port Jefferson Re-enactments
Saturday and Sunday
Living Room Theater - One woman play 
Fri & Sat 8pm
Jay Gould opulent Victorian Railroad Car - Tours Re-enactment of presentation of colors to Jefferson Guard, a Civil War Unit - Episcopal Church 10am Sunday
The Excelsior House - Elegant 1850's hotel - Tours
Boat Rides on Big Cypress Bayou Historic Oakwood Cemetery - Closes at sunset
Butterfly Garden Tour Trolley and Horse-drawn Wagon Tours
Pilgrimage Parade 10 A.M. Saturday  Antique Shops - Gift Shops
Quilt show - Corner Market & Henderson St. - Free Restaurants
Gone With the Wind Museum Historic Churches
Steam Engine Train Rides   5th Annual Art Exhibition and Sale
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Restaurants
          
                
Shopping
          
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Additional information can be found at
Marion County
Chamber of Commerce
118 North Vale Street
Jefferson, Texas  75657
903-665-2672
1-888-GO RELAX
1-888-467-3529
Email:  jeffersonchamber@sbcglobal.net
Website:  www.jefferson-texas.com
Excelsior House
211 W. Austin Street
Jefferson, Texas  75657
903-665-2513
1-800-490-7270   


Email: 
jgoulds@aol.com

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