Join us for the 44th Jefferson Candlelight Tour of Homes.
STEP BACK IN TIME…
Experience the charm of a bygone era while enjoying the elaborately decorated properties in Historic Jefferson, Texas. This event is among the top Christmas events in east Texas.
Step into the magic of the season at the 44th Annual Candlelight Tour of Homes
Widely regarded as one of East Texas’s premier Christmas traditions, this beloved event draws visitors from Shreveport, Texarkana, Longview, Marshall, Tyler, Dallas-Fort Worth, and beyond.
Plan a festive day trip or make it a memorable weekend getaway filled with holiday charm. Your ticket offers the flexibility to tour the featured homes on any event date allowing you to enjoy the experience at your own pace. Alongside these stunning homes, you’ll discover a variety of special attractions and seasonal experiences throughout town.
Tour Homes
Dotson-King House • 312 N. Walnut StREET
Dotson-King House • 312 N. Walnut StREET
Dotson-King House • 312 N. Walnut StREET
In 1861, three lots were sold to James B. Dotson after the settlement of Richard Parmlee’s estate, & two homes were later built on the property. After Dotson died in the Civil War in 1863, his wife, Lucy Culbertson, supported herself & their daughter as a seamstress. Lucy eventually sold the home in 1905, after which the King family expanded the original three-room house & later operated it as a boarding house. Over time, subsequent owners continued to adapt the property while preserving original features & artifacts, reflecting its evolution into a lasting piece of Jefferson’s local history. Current owner Sharon Goolsby looks forward to your visit.
The Beard House • 212 Vale Street
Dotson-King House • 312 N. Walnut StREET
Dotson-King House • 312 N. Walnut StREET
Built around 1860 by Noble A. Birge in the Greek Revival style, this home reflects Jefferson’s steamboat-era elegance. After changing hands in the late 19th century, it became known as the Beard House & later passed through several families who carefully preserved & restored it, notably Estella Peters and the DeWare family. Now owned by Bill & Becky DeWare, the home continues to undergo thoughtful restoration, maintaining its historic character with period furnishings & family heirlooms while frequently opening to the public during local historic tours.
Schluter House • 602 E. Taylor Street
Dotson-King House • 312 N. Walnut StREET
Old Mulberry Inn • 209 E. Jefferson Street
Built between 1850-1856 by early Jefferson settler Frederick Augustus Schluter, this three-story Colonial home was strategically placed on elevated ground to avoid flooding and later earned recognition on the National Register of Historic Places. The house retains many original features while its interiors blend mid-Victorian design with historic architecture. With only five owners in its 170-year history, the home remains a well-preserved symbol of Jefferson’s enduring elegance and is now owned by Amanda and Glen Limoges.
Old Mulberry Inn • 209 E. Jefferson Street
Old Mulberry Inn • 209 E. Jefferson Street
Old Mulberry Inn is a beautifully preserved Greek Revival home inspired by 19th-century Louisiana plantation architecture. The 5,500-square-foot main house offers 14 rooms and seven baths, along with two circa-1860 cottages, all set on 1.4 wooded acres in Jefferson’s historic district. The grounds include towering pecan and Bois D’Arc trees, as well as a 200-year-old mulberry tree—possibly the oldest in Texas. Featured in major publications, the property has been owned since 2017 by Glen and Lana Manchester, who are committed to preserving Jefferson’s heritage.
Enchanted Forest • 502 E. Jefferson Street
Enchanted Forest • 502 E. Jefferson Street
Stroll through 115 Decorated and Lighted Christmas Trees at no charge.
Various individuals, families, businesses and organizations decorate these endearing trees in support of the Jefferson Lions Club.
The Enchanted Forest is located in Lions Park at 502 E. Jefferson Street, Jefferson, Texas 75657.
Reliving the Moments: Jefferson Candlelight Tour of Homes Photo Gallery
