Each weekend in Jefferson Texas there are many tours, events and activities to give visitors many options for a fun filled vacation. This weekend is no exception and includes some special events.
Special Events this weekend include:
ENOCH’S LABOR DAY STOMP South African Style Pig Roast
Monday, September 3, 2012 6:00-9:00 p.m. (903) 240-1587
RUTH LESTER MEMORIAL PLAYHOUSE “Hank Williams Remembered” Saturday, September 1st at 7:30. 208 Henderson Street in Jefferson, TX 75657. Tickets can be purchased at Blessings Gift Shop on Polk St. downtown or call 903-665-3895 or 903-665-2310
AUNTIE SKINNER’S RIVERBOAT CLUB & RESTAURANT
Thursday, August 30: “Karaoke ” 6:00 p.m.- 9:00 p.m.
Friday, August 31: “Justine Blazer” (Southern Rock & Country) 9:00 p.m.-1:00a.m.
Saturday, September 1: “Shinebox” (Classic Rock) 9:00 p.m.-1:00 a.m.
(903) 665-7121
14th ANNUAL JEFFERSON CARNEGIE LIBRARY GOLF TOURNAMENT
Labor Day, September 3, 2012 at the Rusty Rail Golf Club in Jefferson Texas
Local Tours and Attractions:
LONE STAR CARRIAGE COMPANY OF JEFFERSON
Historical tours of Jefferson by horse & carriage and Mule Drawn Wagon
Friday-Sunday, August 31-September 2. Departs from corner of Austin & Market (across from the Jefferson Historical Museum)
HISTORIC JEFFERSON GHOSTWALK
Friday & Saturday, August 31-September 1 8:00 p.m. Location: Corner of Austin & Vale St.
Information & additional tours: (903) 665-6289
TURNING BASIN RIVERBOAT TOURS
Tuesday-Friday 10:00 a.m., 2:00 p.m. & 4:00 p.m.
Saturday 10:00 a.m., 12:00 noon, 2:00 p.m. & 4:00 p.m.
CLOSED: Sunday & Monday
HISTORIC JEFFERSON RAILWAY
Friday, August 31 8:00 p.m. Ghost Stories 9:00 p.m. Ghost Train
Saturday, September 1 2:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m. (Day Excursions) 8:00 p.m. Ghost Stories 9:00 p. m. Ghost Train
Location: Jefferson Depot, 400 E. Austin Tickets & information: (866) 398-2038
Historic Home Tours:
CULBERSON HOUSE HISTORIC HOME TOUR
403 N. Walnut St. By appointment. Call for tour dates & time (903) 665-7888
HOUSE OF THE SEASONS HISTORIC HOME TOUR
409 S. Alley Daily 11:00 a.m. Reservations required (903) 665-8000
SINGLETON’S VIRGINIA CROSS HISTORIC HOME TOUR
401 Soda St. Sat. September 1 1:00 p.m. Call for reservations & additional tour dates and times (903) 665-3938 or (214) 725-6232
THE GROVE HAUNTED HISTORIC HOME TOUR
405 Moseley Saturday, September 1 2:00 p.m. Sunday, September 2 11:00 a.m.
Call to confirm tour dates and times (903) 665-8018
EXCELSIOR HOUSE HOTEL & JAY GOULD RAILCAR TOUR
211 W. Austin Tours: Monday-Friday 2:00 p.m. Saturday & Sunday 1:00 p.m. & 2:00 p.m.
Call to confirm tour times (903) 665-2513
Jefferson Museums:
JEFFERSON HISTORICAL MUSEUM
223 W. Austin Daily 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (903) 665-2775
R.D. MOSES T & P MODEL RAILWAY
223 W. Austin (Located behind the Jefferson Historical Museum)
Monday-Thursday 11:00 & 2:00 p.m. – Friday-Saturday 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. – Sunday 12:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m.
SCARLETT O’HARDY’S “GONE WITH THE WIND” MUSUEM
408 Taylor St. at Main Thursday-Saturday 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Sunday-Wednesday By appointment (903)665-1939
JEFFERSON CARNEGIE LIBRARY
301 W. Lafayette Monday-Thursday 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. – Friday 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. – Saturday, 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. – Closed: Sundays (903) 665-8911
Caddo Lake Tours:
BILLY CARTER’S GO-DEVIL TOURS ON CADDO LAKE
Location: Johnson’s Ranch in Uncertain, TX (903) 789-3213 Call for reservations
CADDO OUTBACK BACKWATER TOURS
Personalized Tours of Caddo Lake 1869 Pine Island Rd Karnack, TX 75661 (903) 789-3384 Call for reservations
THE GRACEFUL GHOST PADDLEWHEEL STEAMBOAT ON CADDO LAKE
Tuesday-Saturday CLOSED: Sunday & Monday Pontoon Boat Tours – Daily by reservation
Location: Shady Glade Marina, 510 Cypress Drive, Uncertain, TX (903) 789-2238
CAPTAIN RON’S GATOR PARK, PETTING ZOO & GARDENS
Friday-Sunday 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. * Open any day for large groups (903) 789-2100
3846 FM Rd #2198 Uncertain, TX
For more information please visit the Marion County Chamber of Commerce
Tammy & Dave Doriot
Innkeepers
White Oak Manor bed and breakfast, LLC
