Home Tour

The 2024 Home Tour is Saturday, December 14,  Sunday, December 15.  This year's tour has several different features from previous tours.  Based on feedback from last year's attendees, we have added exciting new offerings including:

 

• ​VIP Experience!  This includes both the Early Bird Start, a Swag Bag, and a delicious brunch and mimosa bar at City Post Chop House from on either Saturday or Sunday.  There are limited number of tickets for Saturday and Sunday, so be sure to buy before they are gone!
   

• Early Bird Start!  You can get a one-hour head start on both Saturday and Sunday (except for First United Methodist Church, which opens at 1pm on both days).  See "Tickets" for additional information on start times by day.  There are a limited number of tickets, so get yours NOW!​

 

• Shuttle Service!  A limited number of passes will be sold that will provide a car (or van) service from house to house.  Operating in a loop, you can avoid walking to or between the houses.

 

• Kickoff Party!  This is the first year the party will have a limited number of tickets available to the public.  This terrific event in on Friday, December 13 from 7pm to 9pm featureing catered food and wine, and will be held at the San Gabriel Bed and Breakfast (https://www.sangabrielhouse.com/).  There are only a limited number of tickets, so act fast!

 

What to expect, and what not to expect!

 

This tour features a variety of homes representative of the rich architectural heritage of Georgetown.  What you will see are how historic homes have preserved their exterior look and character while being updated on the interior to accommodate today’s domestic lives and tastes.  Some have modern adaptations; others are more reflective of yesteryear.

 

This is not a Christmas tour, so do not expect homes to be excessively decorated.  The “over the top” Christmas decoration phenonium is really an outgrowth of the 1960s and 70s, when new homes had plenty of electrical capacity and manufacturers started to make every type and sort of Christmas decoration. 

 

These homes are where people live and work today, so the following rules are in place:

 

• Be respectful at all times of other guests, docents, and PG staff.

• There will be a docent in every room of the house.  They are there to point out highlights of the room/house.  They are not historians nor architects.

• No tobacco or vaping of any type on the grounds or inside the homes.

• No photographs allowed inside the homes.

• Some areas may be marked as “off-limits”.  That means don’t go there.

• Restrooms are off-limits.

• No strollers inside the homes.

• Children must be either carried or hold hands with parents/guardians.  No running around!

• Depending on the weather and wishes of the homeowner, booties may be required, which are provided by Preservation Georgetown.

• Homes may have stairs, uneven floors, and other components that could present a challenge.  Be careful and don’t hesitate to ask for help if needed.

• Homes will not open early nor remain open past the end time.

 

Pricing

 

All tickets are purchased through Eventbrite - https://tinyurl.com/yc8bnpax

 

Regular Ticket - $35

One required for each attendee.  The Home Tour booklet is your ticket and may be picked up at Grace Heritage Center or at the first home you visit.  Keep it as it is your ticket.

 

Regular Ticket Early Bird Price - $25

Must be purchased BEFORE November 1, 2024.  One required for each attendee.  The Home Tour booklet is your ticket and may be picked up at Grace Heritage Center or at the first home you visit.  Keep it as it is your ticket.

 

VIP Ticket - $100

One required for each attendee.   The Home Tour booklet is your ticket and may be picked up at Grace Heritage Center or at the first home you visit.  It will be marked VIP with a unique Preservation Georgetown stamp.  Keep it as it is your ticket for both the homes and for entry to City Post Chop House.  City Post access is either Saturday or Sunday for the included breakfast and mimosa bar.  Tickets will be marked for which day they can be used for brunch.

 

Early Bird VIP Price - $80

Must be purchased BEFORE November 1, 2024.  You must select either Saturday or Sunday.  Tickets are limited on each day!

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Shuttle Service

Hours are:

Saturday – 11am to 3pm

Sunday – Noon to 4pm

 

Regular Price - $10

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Questions?

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Email preservationgeorgetown@gmail.com, call 512-790-7222 or come to Grace Heritage Center (817 S. Main St., Georgetown, TX) any Friday (except the Friday after Thanksgiving).  Bulk ticket sales are available.

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Terms and Conditions

Event is held rain or shine.  Tickets for the Tour and Shuttle are non-refundable.  Georgetown  Historical Society, dba Preservation Georgetown, is an IRS approved 501(c)(3) non-profit.  Consult your tax advisor for the tax implications of any funds paid for Home Tour tickets or events.  Preservation Georgetown has no liability, expressed or implied for any actual or consequential damages from participation in this event.  Purchaser and/or user of any ticket accepts these terms and conditions in full.  Ticket prices are subject to change without notice.  VIP tickets may be restricted for the City Post Chop House Brunch to either Saturday or Sunday upon at least 7 days advance notice to ticket holder.  Should the City Post Chop House Brunch be cancelled for both days, VIP ticket holder may elect, at their choice, to receive a full refund or a refund to reduce the cost of the ticket to that a regular ticket or to contribute the difference in ticket prices to Preservation Georgetown.