Historic Jefferson Foundation
Presents

Save the Date
for 2009

The 27th Annual
Candlelight Tour of Homes
®

Thursdays, Dec. 3 & Dec. 10,  3-8 p.m.
Fri. & Sat., Dec. 4 & Dec. 5, 5-9 p.m.
Fri. & Sat., Dec. 11 & 12, 5-9 p.m.

To accommodate those wishing to tour during daylight hours, homes will be open 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday,
December 3, and Thursday, 
December 10.

The Hale-Walla House

The Hale-Walla House, located at 402 E. Jefferson Street , was built in 1890. James Hale Jr. and his wife Dorothy bought the property in 1916 and it remained in the Hale family for 79 years. Diana and Marshall Walla purchased the house in 2002 and spent the next three years restoring it.  This home is a Queen Anne Cottage and is solidly constructed of cypress wood milled here in Jefferson . This house has always been a private residence.
The Wallas feel that it is an honor to care for and continue to enhance this wonderful family home and enjoy sharing its charm and history with others.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Moseley Manor

Built of native cypress by pioneer druggist J.C. Preston in 1851, this Greek Revival home has 12 foot ceilings, 6 inch heart of pine floors and original handmade windows. Purchased by Judge Seaborn Moseley in 1863, it remained in the Moseley family for over 80 years. Located at 412 North Soda Street , this Texas Historic Landmark home is owned by Joe and Vicki Lee.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

THE MAGNOLIAS

The Magnolias is a two story wood frame home built in 1867 by Jefferson's co-founder Daniel Nelson Alley, as a dowry gift for his daughter Victoria.  The home has outstanding original architectural features and is listed on the Historic American Buildings Survey of Architecture and is listed in the National Register of Historic Places.  It also bears a Texas Historic Survey Medallion.  Through its 142 year history, The Magnolias has been home to a number of families who were community leaders of Jefferson.  It also has served as a civic and social center, having been the place where the oldest chartered women's club in Texas was organized in 1881.  The Magnolias is located at 209 E. Broadway Street.  Current owners are
Don and Cathy Moore. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

THE OLD MANSE

The Manse located at 401 E. Delta Street is registered as the oldest house in Jefferson, having been built in 1839 by General James Harrison Rogers who practiced law in Jefferson both before and after the Civil War. The one-story raised cottage is one of the most notable examples of the Greek Revival style in East Texas . It features an elegantly carved sunburst over the entrance, 14 foot high ceilings with rich crown moldings and original heart-of-pine floors. The home has been known as the Presbyterian Manse since 1903, when it was purchased by the Cumberland Presbyterian Church for use as its manse. In the early 1950's, the Manse was bought by the Jessie Allen Wise Garden Club and it served as their museum and the headquarters for the Annual Historical Pilgrimage until 1971. Martin Jurow, a renowned movie producer (Breakfast at Tiffany's and Pink Panther series), and his wife owned the Manse from 1971 until 1994. The current owner, CAPT Laura Omer,  NC, USN, (retired), has called
the Manse"home" since 2007.

 

ONE TICKET TO TOUR
Adults:  $15  
Children Under 10:  $2

Tickets may be purchased during Candlelight:
Candlelight Headquarters - Murphy Building,
116 W. Austin Street -
2 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Chamber of Commerce,
101 N. Polk Street -
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

ADVANCE TICKETS
Purchase by November 19.

Non-refundable
Adults:  $12
Children Under 10:  $2

 

                     

Enchanted Forest, Lions Park
Photo by Stephan Myers/Texas Highways

                       

                            
Trees in the Enchanted Forest are available for sponsorship at $35 each. A tree  decorating party will be held on Sunday afternoon, November 22. We request all trees be decorated prior to the forest lighting ceremony Friday evening, November 27.
                         
 To purchase your tree,  mail your check to Historic Jefferson Foundation, P. O. Box 688, Jefferson, TX 75657. For more information, telephone 903-665-7064.

                             

                 

A new addition to the Enchanted Forest this year will be an "enchanted castle", depicted in this drawing by Jefferson artist
Terry Ward.   The 16 x 16 structure will remain in Lions Park through the end of the year.  Also working on this project is Jefferson's Tourism Director Juanita Chitwood, and local residents Marshall and Diana Walla,  Mary Alice and Don Oatman.

                                                    

             

Special Attractions
During Candlelight!

Enchanted Forest in Lions Park

Candlelight Christmas Music Concerts

"A Christmas Story" presented
by the Excelsior Theatre Players

Christmas Parade 

Gone With the Wind Museum 

Jefferson Historical Museum

Jefferson & Cypress Bayou Railway 

Historic Oakwood Cemetery - closes at sunset 

Trolley and Horse-drawn Carriage Tours 

Antique Shops - Art Galleries - Art/Craft Shops 

Candle Factory - Gift Shops

 

                

 

Lodging Reservations

Jefferson Reservation Service
(877) 603-2535

Other Information

Marion County Chamber of Commerce:
www.jefferson-texas.com
888-GO RELAX or
(903) 665-2672

 

Tour Home Photos 
by Richard Morgan


Candlelight Music Schedule, 2009

First Baptist Church
523 N. Polk;  Jefferson, TX  75657
Choirs, solos, trios, readings, hand bells, chimes and more.