Event: Self-funded, mostly unstructured, trip to pre-civil war town of Jefferson, TX. Over 100 buildings on National Register! Historic attractions, bed and breakfasts (B&B), antique shops, winery, Caddo Lake tours, and more.
Dates: Sep 25, 26, 27th. Two nights.
Registration: Event is limited to 30 people.
Trip Route (one way): Approx 3.5 hours, not including stops.
Meet at 9:30 a.m. near Conroe (TBD).
Travel to Nacogdoches (2 hrs plus rest stop), for lunch at Clear Spring Restaurant.
Restaurant website: https://www.clearspringsrestaurant.com/nacogdoches
Travel to Jefferson (1.5 hrs) for check in to B&Bs.
Social Itinerary:
THURSDAY evening 4:30 p.m. Social/icebreaker at the Black Swan B&B. Light snacks and BYOB. Post-social dinner is on your own. Register for Black Swan event on SHCC website so I can have a headcount.
FRIDAY day everyone is on their own/free to explore the town and surrounding area as they wish. IT IS STRONGLY SUGGESTED TO CALL AHEAD FOR AVAILABLE DAYS AND TIMES for tours.
FRIDAY DINNER 5:00 p.m. Once everyone has finished their day and freshened up, we will meet for BBQ at Bear Creek Smokehouse in Marshall (20 min from Jefferson). Register for Bear Creek event on SHCC website so I can have a headcount.
NOTE: Restaurant selection subject to reservation confirmation.
SATURDAY Check out. Drive home is on your own.
Accommodations: Individuals/couples must make own reservations. Best to go direct. Several B&B’s that are situated close to town. Good examples listed below.
Excelsior House
From $200
15 rooms
TheExcelsiorhouse.com
The Carriage House
From $150
13 rooms
carriagehousejefferson.com
Steamboat Inn
From $150
6 rooms
steamboatinntx.com
Kennedy Manor
From $150
6 rooms
kennedymanor.com
Kahn Hotel (top 10 haunted hotels in TX. A/C controlled by Mgmt)
From $150
6 rooms
kahnsaloon.com
White Oak Manor
From $160
5 rooms
https://www.bedandbreakfastjeffersontx.com
Benefield House
From $150
3 rooms
https://www.thebenefieldhouse.com/
A Few Popular Tours
https://tourjefferson.com/
https://captainronswamptours.com/
https://www.scarlettohardy.com/
https://jefferson-pilgrimage.com/pilgrimage-events/jay-gould-rail-car-tours/
Tammy Decoux