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Jefferson Texas Businesses Holiday Hours of Operations

December 21st, 2011 by carriagehouse

Christmas in Jefferson (4)

RESTAURANTS

HOLIDAY SEASON, 2011-2012

* AUNTIE SKINNER’S RIVERBOAT CLUB & RESTAURANT
107 W. Austin
Jefferson, TX
(903) 665-7121
Christmas Eve: 6:00 a.m.-???
Christmas Day: CLOSED
New Year’s Eve: 6:00 a.m.-2:00 a.m.
New Year’s Day: 6:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.

* AUSTIN STREET BISTRO
117 E. Austin
Jefferson, TX
(903) 665-9700
Closed: December 24-January 9, 2012

* BAKERY RESTAURANT
201 W. Austin
Jefferson, TX
(903) 665-2253
Open: Christmas Eve: 7:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Closed: Christmas Day
Open: New Year’s Eve: 7:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Open: New Year’s Day: 7:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

* BEJE’S DINER
118 E. Henderson
Jefferson, TX
(903) 665-7055
Closed: Christmas Eve & Day
Open: New Year’s Eve and Day ???

* BLACK SWAN
210 W. Austin
Jefferson, TX
(214) 665-1958
Closed: Christmas Eve & Day
Open: New Year’s Eve: 5:00 p.m.-???

* BROOKSHIRE’S GROCERY
404 E. Broadway
Jefferson, TX
(903) 665-3601
Open: Christmas Eve: 7:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.
Closed: Christmas Day
Open: New Year’s Eve: 7:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m.
Closed: New Year’s Day

* DON JUAN’S MEXICAN RESTAURANT
402 N. Walcott
Jefferson, TX
(903) 665-6407
Closed: Christmas Eve & Day
Open: New Year’s Eve: 10:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Closed: New Year’s Day

* EXCELSIOR HOUSE HOTEL
211 W. Austin
Jefferson, TX
(903) 665-2513
Christmas Eve & Day: 8:00 a.m.-9:30 a.m.
New Year’s Eve & Day: 8:00 a.m.-9:30 a.m.
Breakfast served. RESERVATIONS REQUIRED

* FIVE “D” CATTLE COMPANY
Hwy 49 West
Avinger, TX
(903) 562-1291
Closed: Christmas Eve & Day
Open: New Year’s Eve: 4:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
Closed: New Year’s Day

* HAMBURGER STORE
203 Market St.
Jefferson, TX
(903) 665-3251
Open: Christmas Eve: 10:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Closed: Christmas Day
Open: New Year’s Eve: 10:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Closed: New Year’s Day

* JOSEPH’S RIVERPORT BBQ
201 N. Polk
Jefferson, TX
Closed: Christmas Eve & Day
Open: New Year’s Eve: 11:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.
Closed: New Year’s Day

* KITT’S KORNBREAD SANDWICH & PIE BAR
125 N. Polk
Jefferson, TX
(903) 665-0505
Open: Christmas Eve: 11:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Closed: Christmas Day
Open: New Year’s Eve: 11:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Open: New Year’s Day: 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

* LAMACHE’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT
124 W. Austin
Jefferson, TX
(903) 665-2631 or 665-6177
Closed: Christmas Eve & Day
Open: New Year’s Eve:
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED @ 5:00 p.m., 7:00 p.m., 9:00 p.m
Closed: New Year’s Day

* MCDONALD’S RESTAURANT
Hwy 59
Jefferson, TX
Closed: Christmas Eve & Day
Closed: New Year’s Eve & Day

* RIVER BEND RESTAURANT
Uncertain, TX
(903) 679-9000
Closed: Christmas Eve & Day
Open: New Year’s Eve: 11:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m.
Open: New Year’s Day: 12:00 noon-7:00 p.m.

* STILLWATER INN
203 E. Broadway
Jefferson, TX
(903) 665-8415
Open: Christmas Eve: 5:30 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED
Closed: Christmas Day
Open: New Year’s Eve: 5:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED
Closed: New Year’s Day: Closed

* TEX-STOP SUBS & GRUB
104 S. Walcott (Hwy 49 & Hwy 59)
Jefferson, TX
Open: Christmas Eve: 6:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m.
Open: Christmas Day: 8:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.
Open: New Year’s Eve: 6:00 a.m.-12:00 midnight
Open: New Year’s Day: 6:00 a.m.-12:00 midnight

MERCHANTS HOLIDAY SCHEDULE

* CITY DRUG
109 W. Lafayette
Jefferson, TX
(903) 665-2521
Open: Christmas Eve: 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Closed: Christmas Day
Open: New Year’s Eve: 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Closed: New Year’s Day

* COOTER’S SPIRITS
Hwy 59
Jefferson, TX
(903) 665-1018
Open: Christmas Eve: 10:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m.
Closed: Christmas Day
Open: New Year’s Eve: 10:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m.
Closed: New Year’s Day

* ELLIS POTTERY
Hwy 59 South
(903) 927-1041
Open: Christmas Eve: 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Closed: Christmas Day
Open: New Year’s Eve: 10:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.
Closed: New Year’s Day

* ENOCH’S STOMP
Harleton, TX
(903) 240-1587
Open: Christmas Eve: 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Closed: Christmas Day
Open: New Year’s Eve: 10:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.
Closed: New Year’s Day

* FOOTSTEPS
118 N. Vale
Jefferson, TX
(903) 665-3338
Open: Christmas Eve: 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Closed: Christmas Day
Open: New Year’s Eve: 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Closed: New Year’s Day: 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

* JEFFERSON GENERAL STORE
113 E. Austin
Jefferson, TX
(903) 665-8481
Open: Christmas Eve: 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Closed: Christmas Day
Open: New Year’s Eve: 9:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.
Closed: New Year’s Day

* JEFFERSON IMAGES & BLACKBURN’S FACTORY
OUTLET
108 E. Lafayette
Jefferson, TX
(903) 665-1128
Open: Christmas Eve: 9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
Closed: Christmas Day: Closed
Open: New Year’s Eve: 9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
Open: New Year’s Day: 9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.

* MADE IN THE SHADE
212 E. Austin (next to Old Mill Antiques)
Jefferson, TX
(903) 665-8966
Open: Christmas Eve: 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Closed: Christmas Day
Open: New Year’s Eve: 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Closed: New Year’s Day

* LAFAYETTE GALLERY
123 N. Polk
Jefferson, TX
(903) 665-9000
Open: Christmas Eve: 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Closed: Christmas Day
Open: New Year’s Eve: 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Closed: New Year’s Day

* MY FATHER’S GARDEN
805 N. Walcott
(903) 665-6051
Closed: Christmas Eve through January

* OLD MILL ANTIQUES
210 E. Austin
Jefferson, TX
(903) 665-8601
Open: Christmas Eve: 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Closed: Christmas Day
Open: New Year’s Eve & Day: 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

* RIVER CITY MERCANTILE
111 Austin
Jefferson, TX
(903) 665-8270
Open: Christmas Eve: 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Closed: Christmas Day
Open: New Year’s Eve: 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m
Closed: New Year’s Day

* ROUTE 49 MOTORCLOTHES
610 N. Polk
Jefferson, TX
(903) 665-3349
Open: Christmas Eve: 11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Closed: Christmas Day
Open: New Year’s Eve: 11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Closed: New Year’s Day

* TEXSTOP CONVENIENCE STORE & GAS
104 S. Walcott
Jefferson, TX
Open: Christmas Eve & Day (24 hrs.)
Open: New Year’s Eve & Day (24 hrs.)

* TEXAS TEES
605 E. Broadway
Jefferson, TX
(903) 665-7256
Open: Christmas Eve: 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Closed: Christmas Day
Open: New Year’s Eve: 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Closed: New Year’s Day

* TEXAS TREASURES GIFT SHOP
214 N. Polk
Jefferson, TX
(903) 665-3757
Open: Christmas Eve: 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Closed: Christmas Day
Open: New Year’s Eve: 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Closed: New Year’s Day

* THE RIGHT FRAME OF MIND
Jefferson, TX
(903) 742-8095
Open: Christmas Eve: 9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
Closed: Christmas Day through January 15, 2012

* UNIQUE MYSTIQUE
120 W. Lafayette
(903) 665-3382
Open: Christmas Eve: 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Closed: Christmas Day
Open: New Year’s Eve: 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
CLOSED: New Year’s Day

* V-MART
505 W. Broadway
Jefferson, TX
(903) 665-2831
Open: Christmas Eve: 6:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.
Closed: Christmas Day
Open: New Year’s Eve: 6:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. ???
New Year’s Day:

* YESTERYEAR GIFTS & CLASSY GLITZ BOUTIQUE
102 S. Polk
Jefferson, TX
(903) 665-8692
Open: Christmas Eve: 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Closed: Christmas Day
Open: New Year’s Eve: 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Closed: New Year’s Day

ATTRACTIONS
HOLIDAY HOURS OF OPERATION

* HISTORIC JEFFERSON RAILWAY
400 E. Austin St.
Jefferson, TX
(866) 398-2038
Open: Christmas Eve: 6:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m.
Closed: Christmas Day
Open: New Year’s Eve: 8:30 p.m., 9:30 p.m., 11:30 p.m.
Closed: New Year’s Day

* JEFFERSON CARNEGIE LIBRARY
301 W. Lafayette
Jefferson, TX
(903) 665-8911
Open: Christmas Eve: 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Closed: Christmas Day
Open: New Year’s Eve: 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Closed: New Year’s Day

* JEFFERSON HISTORICAL MUSEUM
223 Austin
Jefferson, TX
(903) 665-2775
Closed: Christmas Eve & Day
Open: New Year’s Eve 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Closed: New Year’s Day

* Lafayette Street Vintage Car Museum
112 W. Lafayette St.
Jefferson, TX
(903) 240-6180
Open: Christmas Eve: 11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Closed: Christmas Day
Open: New Year’s Eve: 11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Closed: New Year’s Day

Christmas Weekend Entertainment for Jefferson Texas

December 21st, 2011 by carriagehouse

Santa Claus

 JEFFERSON, TEXAS

WEEKEND ENTERTAINMENT

DECEMBER 22-25, 2011

* AUNTIE SKINNER’S RIVERBOAT CLUB & RESTAURANT
Thursday, December 22 “Terry Dorgan” (Country Ballads) @ 6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
Friday, December 23: Karaoke @ 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m.
Saturday, December 24: NO BAND
(903) 665-7121

* KARAOKE
Saturday, December 24 @ 8:00 p.m.-12:00 midnight
Location: The Sandwich Shop, 123 W. Austin
(903) 601-2211

* HISTORIC JEFFERSON RAILWAY
Rail of Lights Christmas Train
Thursday, December22 @ 6:00 p.m.
Friday, December 23 @ 6:00 p.m., 7:00 p.m., 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, December 24 @ 6:00 p.m., 7:00 p.m.,
Sunday, December 25: Closed
Tickets & information: (903) 665-6400 or (866) 398-2038
www.JeffersonRailway.com or www.railoflights.com

* LONE STAR CARRIAGE COMPANY OF JEFFERSON
Historical tours of Jefferson by horse & carriage and Mule Drawn Wagon
Specializing in weddings
Monday-Friday, December 19-23
Groups and special events available by appointment
Departs from corner of Austin & Market (across from the Jefferson Historical
Museum)
(903) 926-8216
www.jeffersontexascarriage.com
Call for reservations

* JEFFERSON PEDAL POWER
122 E. Austin
Bicycles, Trikes, Tandems, Surreys & more
By reservation
(903) 926-5167
www.JeffersonPedalPower.com

* HISTORIC JEFFERSON GHOSTWALK
Friday, December 23 @ 8:00 p.m.
Location: Corner of Austin & Vale St.
Information & additional tours: (903) 665-6289
www.jeffersonghostwalk.com

* LAFAYETTE STREET VINTAGE VEHICLES CAR MUSEUM
112 W. Lafayette
Friday & Saturday, December 23-24 @ 11:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
(903) 240-6180
Call for additional tours

* CULBERSON HOUSE HISTORIC HOME TOUR
403 N. Walnut
(903) 665-7888
www.culbersonhousebandb.com
By appointment. Call for tour dates & time

* HOUSE OF THE SEASONS HISTORIC HOME TOUR
409 S. Alley
Daily @ 11:00 a.m.
(903) 665-8000
Reservations required
www.houseoftheseasons.com

* SINGLETON’S VIRGINIA CROSS HISTORIC HOME TOUR
401 Soda St.
No tour Saturday, December 24
(903) 665-3938 or (214) 725-6232
Call for reservations & additional tour dates and times

* THE GROVE HAUNTED HISTORIC HOME TOUR
405 Moseley
Closed through January 7, 2012
(903) 665-8018
www.thegrove-jefferson.com
Call to confirm tour

* 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.
(903) 665-2513
Call to confirm tour times
www.theexcelsiorhouse.com

* JEFFERSON HISTORICAL MUSEUM
223 W. Austin
Open daily: 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
CLOSED: Christmas Eve & Christmas Day
www.jeffersonmuseum.com

* THE GRACEFUL GHOST PADDLEWHEEL STEAMBOAT ON CADDO LAKE
Pontoon Boat tours @ Tuesday-Friday @ 12:00 noon, 2:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m.
Saturday @ 10:00 a.m., 12:00 noon, 2:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m.
Sunday & Monday: Closed
Graceful Ghost Paddlewheel Steamboat CLOSED during Winter Season
Location: Shady Glade Marina, 510 Cypress Drive, Uncertain, TX
(903) 789-2238
www.gracefulghost.com
Call for reservations & additional tours

* BILLY CARTER’S GO-DEVIL TOURS ON CADDO LAKE
Location: Johnson’s Ranch in Uncertain, TX
(903) 789-3213
Call for reservations
www.caddoguideservice.com

* CADDO OUTBACK BACKWATER TOURS
Personalized Tours of Caddo Lake
Uncertain, TX
(903) 789-3384
Call for reservations
www.caddooutback.com

* CAPTAIN RON’S GATOR PARK, PETTING ZOO & GARDEN
FM Rd #2198
Uncertain, TX
(903) 789-2100
Open: Tuesday-Saturday @ 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

* 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.-2:00 p.m.
Closed: Sunday
(903) 665-8911
www.jeffersoncarnegielibrary.com
Free internet access

* TURNING BASIN RIVERBOAT TOURS
200 Bayou St.
CLOSED until further notice due to low water levels
(903) 665-2222
www.jeffersonbayoutours.com

* CADDO LAKE PADDLEWHEEL TOURS “THE SWAMP THING”
Uncertain, TX
(888) 325-5459 or (903) 789-2101
CLOSED through February 29, 2012
www.caddolakepaddlewheeltours.com

Weekend Entertainment for Jefferson, Texas July 21 – 24

July 20th, 2011 by carriagehouse

Graceful Ghost Steamboat

 

JEFFERSON, TEXAS
WEEKEND ENTERTAINMENT
JULY 21-24, 2011
  

*       AUNTIE SKINNER’S RIVERBOAT CLUB & RESTAURANT
Thursday,  July 21:  “Karaoke”  @ 7:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.
Friday,  July 22:  “Auntie Skinner’s has Talent” Preliminary Round II @ 8:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.
Saturday, July 23:  “The Voodudes”  (Classic Rock N’Roll)  9:00pm-1:00 a.m.  
       (903) 665-7121
 
*        KARAOKE
          Saturday, July 23 @ 8:00 p.m.-12:00 midnight
          Location:  The Sandwich Shop, 123 W. Austin
          (903) 601-2211
 
*      BINGO!
        Location:  Pine Hill Nursing & Rehabilitation, 1307 MLK
        Each Monday in July @ 6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
        Prizes & refreshments  -Free-
        (903) 472-841
 
*      TURNING BASIN RIVERBOAT TOURS
         200 Bayou St.
         Tuesday-Friday @ 12:00 noon & 2:00 p.m.
         Saturdays @ 10:00 a.m., 12:00 noon, 2:00 p.m. & 4:00 p.m.
         (Weather permitting)
         Closed:  Sunday & Monday
         (903) 665-2222
         www.jeffersonbayoutours.com
 
*      LONE STAR CARRIAGE COMPANY OF JEFFERSON
        Historical tours of Jefferson by horse & carriage and Mule Drawn Wagon
        Specializing in weddings
        Friday-Sunday, July 22-24
        (Weather permitting)
        Groups and special events available by appointment
        Departs from corner of Austin & Market (across from the Jefferson Historical Museum)
        (903) 926-8216
        www.jeffersontexascarriage.com      
        Call for reservations
 
*      HISTORIC JEFFERSON GHOSTWALK
        Wednesday-Saturday, July 20-23 @ 8:00 p.m.
        Departure location:  Corner of Austin &Vale St.
        (903) 665-6289
         www.jeffersonghostwalk.com
 
*     JEFFERSON PEDAL POWER
        122 E. Austin
        Bicycles, Trikes, Tandems, Surreys & more
        By reservation
        (903) 926-5167
        www.JeffersonPedalPower.com
                       
*     HISTORIC JEFFERSON RAILWAY
       * Friday, July 22 @ 8:00 p.m. -  Free Ghost Stories & 9:00 p.m. – Ghost Train
        (Note:  due to heat conditions, the train may not run on Friday evening.  Final
        determination will be made each Friday @ 5:00 p.m.  Please call to confirm.
        Saturday, July 23 @ 2:30 p.m. & 4:30 p.m. (Day Excursions)
        8:00 p.m. -  Free Ghost Stories & 9:00 p.m. – Ghost Train
        (903) 665-6400 or (866) 398-2038
        www.JeffersonRailway.com
 
*    LAFAYETTE STREET VINTAGE VEHICLES CAR MUSEUM
      112 W. Lafayette
      Friday & Saturday, July 22-23 @ 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
      (903) 240-6180
      Call for additional tours
 
*    CULBERSON HOUSE HISTORIC HOME TOUR
      403 N. Walnut
      (903) 665-7888
      www.culbersonhousebandb.com
      *  By reservation.  Call for tour times
 
*    HOUSE OF THE SEASONS HISTORIC HOME TOUR
      409 S. Alley
      Daily @ 11:00 a.m.
      (903) 665-8000
      Reservations required
      www.houseoftheseasons.com
 
*    SINGLETON’S VIRGINIA CROSS HISTORIC HOME TOUR
      401 Soda St.
      Saturday, July 23 @ 1:00 p.m.
      (903) 665-3938  (903) 665-8518 or (214) 725-6232
      Call for reservations & additional tour dates and times
 
*   THE GROVE HAUNTED HISTORIC HOME TOUR
     405 Moseley
  Saturday, July 23 @ 2:00 p.m.
  Sunday, July 24 @ 11:00 a.m.
     (903) 665-8018
      www.thegrove-jefferson.com
      Call to confirm tour
           
*   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.
     (903) 665-2513
     Call to confirm tour times
     www.theexcelsiorhouse.com
 
*   JEFFERSON HISTORICAL MUSEUM
     223 W. Austin
     Open daily:  9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
     (903) 665-2775
     www.jeffersonmuseum.com
 
*    H & D EXOTIC DEER FARM AND OTHER EXOTIC ANIMALS
      359 P.R. 5730 & Hwy 729
      Open:  Sunday-Friday (Closed:  Saturday)
      (903) 665-2238
      Reservations required
     www.hddeerfarmtours.homestead.com
 
*   THE GRACEFUL GHOST PADDLEWHEEL STEAMBOAT ON CADDO LAKE
     Tuesday-Friday @ 12:00 noon, 2:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m.
     Saturday @ 10:00 a.m., 12:00 noon, 2:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m. 
     Sunday & Monday:  Closed
     Pontoon Boat tours at any time with prior  reservation
     Location:  Shady Glade Marina, 510 Cypress Drive, Uncertain, TX
     (903) 789-2238
     www.gracefulghost.com
     Call for reservations & additional tours
 
*  BILLY CARTER’S GO-DEVIL TOURS ON CADDO LAKE
    Location:  Johnson’s Ranch in Uncertain, TX
    (903) 789-3213
    Call for reservations
    www.caddoguideservice.com
 
     CADDO OUTBACK BACKWATER TOURS
     Personalized Tours of Caddo Lake
     Uncertain, TX
     (903) 789-3384 or (903) 679-9138
     Call for reservations
     www.caddooutback.com
 
*   CADDO LAKE PADDLEWHEEL TOURS “THE SWAMP THING”
     Uncertain, TX
     (888) 325-5459 or (903) 789-2101
     Open:  Tuesday-Saturday    
     Closed:  Sunday & Monday
     Call for reservations
     www.caddolakepaddlewheeltours.com
 
*   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:  Sunday
     (903) 665-8911
     www.jeffersoncarnegielibrary.com
     Free internet access

July 4th Weekend Entertainment for Jefferson Texas

June 30th, 2011 by carriagehouse

July 4th Weekend Celebrations

 JEFFERSON, TEXAS
WEEKEND ENTERTAINMENT
JUNE 30-JULY 4, 2011
 

                                                        
*       “JEFFERSON SALUTES AMERICA” 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION
           Monday, July 4 @ 5:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.
           Location:  Otstott Gazebo & Bandstand (Lafayette & Vale St.)
           Decorated Bicycle/Tricycle contest, homemade ice cream contest, cake & pie auction,
           Live music, Fireworks Extravaganza and much more.
           (903) 665-2672
           www.jefferson-texas.com
         
*         AUNTIE SKINNER’S RIVERBOAT CLUB & RESTAURANT
          Thursday,  June 30:  “Leon Vines”  (Classic Acoustic Guitar)  @ 6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
  Friday,  July 1:  “Donnie Dodson & the White Trash Wannabees” (Classic Rock) @ 8:30  
  p.m.-12:30 a.m. 
         Saturday, July 2:  “Richard Stuart & One Night Stand” (Classic Rock N’Roll) @ 9:00    
         p.m.-1:00 a.m.
         (903) 665-7121
 
*        KARAOKE
          Saturday, July 2 @ 8:00 p.m.-12:00 midnight
          Location:  The Sandwich Shop, 123 W. Austin
          (903) 601-2211
 
*      BINGO!
        Location:  Pine Hill Nursing & Rehabilitation, 1307 MLK
        Each Monday in July @ 6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
        Prizes & refreshments
        (903) 472-841
 
*      TURNING BASIN RIVERBOAT TOURS
         200 Bayou St.
         Tuesday-Friday @ 12:00 noon & 2:00 p.m.
          Saturdays,  @ 10:00 a.m., 12:00 noon, 2:00 p.m. & 4:00 p.m.
          Sunday & Monday, July 3-4:  12:00 noon, 2:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m.
          (903) 665-2222
         www.jeffersonbayoutours.com
 
*      LONE STAR CARRIAGE COMPANY OF JEFFERSON
        Historical tours of Jefferson by horse & carriage and Mule Drawn Wagon
        Specializing in weddings
        Friday-Saturday, July 1-2
        (Weather permitting)
        Groups and special events available by appointment
        Departs from corner of Austin & Market (across from the Jefferson Historical Museum)
        (903) 926-8216
        www.jeffersontexascarriage.com      
        Call for reservations
 
*      HISTORIC JEFFERSON GHOSTWALK
        Thursday-Sunday, June 30-July 3 @ 8:00 p.m.
        Departure location:  Corner of Austin &Vale St.
        (903) 665-6289
         www.jeffersonghostwalk.com
 
*     JEFFERSON PEDAL POWER
        122 E. Austin
        Bicycles, Trikes, Tandems, Surreys & more
        By reservation
        (903) 926-5167
        www.JeffersonPedalPower.com
                       
*     HISTORIC JEFFERSON RAILWAY
       Friday, July 1 @ 8:00 p.m. -  Free Ghost Stories & 9:00 p.m. – Ghost Train
       Saturday, July 2 @ 2:30 p.m. & 4:30 p.m. (Day Excursions)
       8:00 p.m. -  Free Ghost Stories & 9:00 p.m. – Ghost Train
       (903) 665-6400 or (866) 398-2038
        www.JeffersonRailway.com
 
*    LAFAYETTE STREET VINTAGE VEHICLES CAR MUSEUM
      112 W. Lafayette
      Friday & Saturday, July 1-2 @ 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
      (903) 240-6180
      Call for additional tours
 
*    CULBERSON HOUSE HISTORIC HOME TOUR
      403 N. Walnut
      (903) 665-7888
      www.culbersonhousebandb.com
      *  By reservation.  Call for tour times
 
*    HOUSE OF THE SEASONS HISTORIC HOME TOUR
      409 S. Alley
      Closed:  June 27-July 5
      Daily @ 11:00 a.m.
      (903) 665-8000
      Reservations required
      www.houseoftheseasons.com
 
*    SINGLETON’S VIRGINIA CROSS HISTORIC HOME TOUR
      401 Soda St.
      Saturday, July 2 @ 1:00 p.m.
      (903) 665-3938  (903) 665-8518 or (214) 725-6232
      Call for reservations & additional tour dates and times
 
*   THE GROVE HAUNTED HISTORIC HOME TOUR
     405 Moseley
  Saturday, July 2 @ 2:00 p.m.
  Sunday, July 3 @ 11:00 a.m.
     (903) 665-8018
      www.thegrove-jefferson.com
      Call to confirm tour
           
*   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.
     (903) 665-2513
     Call to confirm tour times
     www.theexcelsiorhouse.com
 
*   JEFFERSON HISTORICAL MUSEUM
     223 W. Austin
     Open daily:  9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
     (903) 665-2775
     www.jeffersonmuseum.com
 
*    H & D EXOTIC DEER FARM AND OTHER EXOTIC ANIMALS
      359 P.R. 5730 & Hwy 729
      Open:  Sunday-Friday (Closed:  Saturday)
      (903) 665-2238
      Reservations required
     www.hddeerfarmtours.homestead.com
 
*   THE GRACEFUL GHOST PADDLEWHEEL STEAMBOAT ON CADDO LAKE
     Tuesday-Friday @ 12:00 noon, 2:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m.
     Saturday @ 10:00 a.m., 12:00 noon, 2:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m. 
     Sunday & Monday:  Closed
     Pontoon Boat tours at any time with prior  reservation
     Location:  Shady Glade Marina, 510 Cypress Drive, Uncertain, TX
     (903) 789-2238
     www.gracefulghost.com
     Call for reservations & additional tours
 
*  BILLY CARTER’S GO-DEVIL TOURS ON CADDO LAKE
    Location:  Johnson’s Ranch in Uncertain, TX
    (903) 789-3213
    Call for reservations
    www.caddoguideservice.com
 
*   CADDO OUTBACK BACKWATER TOURS
     Personalized Tours of Caddo Lake
     Uncertain, TX
     (903) 789-3384 or (903) 679-9138
     Call for reservations
     www.caddooutback.com
 
*   CADDO LAKE PADDLEWHEEL TOURS “THE SWAMP THING”
     Uncertain, TX
     (888) 325-5459 or (903) 789-2101
     Open:  Tuesday-Saturday    
     Closed:  Sunday & Monday
     Call for reservations
     www.caddolakepaddlewheeltours.com
 
*   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:  Sunday
     (903) 665-8911
     www.jeffersoncarnegielibrary.com
     Free internet access

New Names – New Attitude

March 2nd, 2010 by Skyla Grimes

It was love at first site when we walked through this old house. For some strange reason, I felt like I was home…finally. They say sometimes you just know and that is how it was for us. We were not even 100% certain that we wanted to make this change but after walking through this beautiful home, we just knew that this was the right decision at the right moment in our lives. We put in an offer and after a few agonizing months we finally went to closing.

When we moved in, we had a laundry list of things that needed to be fixed and things that we wanted to change. One of the things that we wanted to update was the names of the rooms. Although the names had meaning to the previous owner, they just didn’t feel right to us. We have slowly been changing the names and changing the personality of all of the rooms. We are still in the middle of a major remodel but finally all of the rooms have their new names.

The Carriage House is one of the many beautiful, old and historic homes in Jefferson. We never really discussed it much. I think we both just always knew that we wanted to rename the rooms after historical figures of Jefferson. If you have ever been on any of our wonderful historical tours or been to any of our interesting historical museums, then you know that Jefferson has a colorful and lively history full of larger than life characters. It only felt right that a historical home have rooms named after the people who made the town what it is today.

So without any further ado, here are the new names.

Old Name/ New Name
Polly Anna Room/ Rosa Bland Room
Magnolia Room/ Capt. William Perry Room
Garden Cottage/ Ladybird Cottage
Jewel Room/ Ruth Lester Room
Key West Room/ Allen Urquhart Room
Scarlett Room/ Diamond Bessie Room
Darell’s Room/ Jay Gould Room

The new name plates should be in this week and we will have them installed on the doors this weekend. I will write about each of these individuals in future posts and will be putting information in each of the rooms about their names sake. So now that we have made this change, I would love to hear every one’s thoughts or observations. Please use the comment section below.
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