Tuesday, April 9, 2013


Come stay at the Rock Cottage B & B! Here's what's happening in Jefferson April 11-14:


    JEFFERSON, TEXAS
WEEKEND ENTERTAINMENT
April 11, 2013 - April 14, 2013


ENOCH'S CLOVER STOMP
Saturday, April 13:  Picnic in Paradise @ 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Adult Gourmet Picnic - $22.00
Children's Picnic - $10.00
Reservations required, wine sold separately - Tax not included
Location:  871 Ferguson Road, Harleton, Texas
(903) 240-1587

KNIGHTLIGHT THEATER
Thursday, April 11:  "The Dixie Swim Club (Play) @ 7:30 p.m.
Friday, April:            "The Dixie Swim Club (Play) @ 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, April 13:   "The Dixie Swim Club (Play) @ 7:30 p.m.
Play by the Opera House Theatre Players
Tickets:  $12.00 Available @ Blessings Gift Shop
BYOB; Concession & Setups for additional charge
(903)665-3895

MEMORIES & MORE
Thursday, April 11:   "Payton Pierce" (Pianist & vocals) @ 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Friday, April 12:       "Winston Hall"  (Pianist & vocals) @ 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Saturday, April 13:    "Winston Hall" (Pianist & vocals) @ 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Location:  121 W. Austin St.
(903)665-8203
New Hours:  Monday & Tuesday - 5-9pm; Closed Wednesday;
Thursday & Friday - 4-10pm; Saturday - 11am - 10pm; Closed Sunday

THE CORK YARD
Friday Dinner Special - Prime Rib
Friday, April 12:   "Wes Hamilton" (Variety)
@ 7:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m.
Saturday, April 13:  "Daniel Foster" (Variety)
@ 8:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Sunday, April 14:  Gospel Sunday "Daniel Foster" @ 3:00p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Location:  122 E. Austin St.
(903)665-8500

AUNTIE SKINNER'S RIVERBOAT CLUB & RESTAURANT
Friday, April 12:    "Karaoke"   @ 7:00 p.m. - 11:00 a.m.  (No Cover)
Saturday, April 13:  "Donnie Dotson & the White Trash Wannabees" (Variety)
@ 9:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m. new Summer hours($5.00 Cover)
Location:  107 W. Austin St.
(903) 665-7121

HISTORIC JEFFERSON GHOSTWALK
Friday & Saturday @ 8:00 p.m. ($12.00 per person)
Location:  Corner of Austin & Vale St.
Information & Additional Tours:  (903) 665-6289

LONE STAR CARRIAGE COMPANY OF JEFFERSON
Friday, Saturday & Sunday
Historical tours of Jefferson by horse & carriage and Mule Drawn Wagon specializing in weddings
 (30 min. ride for four or less $40.00)  ($10.00 per person for large groups of 5 or more)
(15min. Children's rides) Groups, Weddings and special events available by appointment
Departs from corner of Austin & Market (across from the Jefferson Historical Museum)
 (903) 926-8216   Call for reservations   *Blanket available to use on the ride

HISTORIC JEFFERSON RAILWAY
"Antique Narrow Gauge Train Ride"                            Depot Opens at Noon
Saturday, April 13:    2:30 p.m. Historical narrated day tour
                                   4:30 p.m. Historical narrated day tour
                                   8:00 p.m. Ghost Stories & 9:00 p.m. Ghost Train
Enclosed Coach:  Adults - $15.00 + tax; Children under 12 - $10.00 + tax; Lap Children are Free
Open Air Coach:  Adults - $12.00 + tax; Children under 12 - $8.00 + tax; Lap Children are free
Active Military & Seniors 65+ receive 10% discount
Location:  Jefferson Depot, 400 E. Austin St.; Information:  (866) 398-2038

THE GROVE HAUNTED HISTORIC HOME TOUR
405 Moseley
Saturday, April 13:  @ 2:00 p.m. * Call for Reservations  
Sunday, April 14:  @ 11:00 a.m. * Call for Reservations
 (903) 665-8018 Call to confirm tour dates and times ($6.00 per person)
   
HOUSE OF THE SEASONS HISTORIC HOME TOUR
409 S. Alley
Daily @ 11:00 a.m.  ($10.00 per person)Advance Reservations Required
(903) 665-8000

SINGLETON'S VIRGINIA CROSS HISTORIC HOME TOUR
401 Soda St.
Saturday, April 13: @ 1:00 p.m.  ($7.00 per person)
(903) 665-3938 or (214) 725-6232
Call for reservations & additional tour dates and times

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

EXCELSIOR HOUSE HOTEL & JAY GOULD RAILCAR TOUR
211 W. Austin
Hotel Tours:  Monday-Sunday @ 1:00 p.m. & 2:00 p.m.
Jay Gould Railcar Tours:  Monday-Sunday @ 10:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m. & 2:00 p.m.
Excelsior House Tour - $4.00 Jay Gould Railcar Tour - $2.50
(903) 665-2513 Call to confirm tour times

JEFFERSON HISTORICAL MUSEUM
223 W. Austin
-         Daily @ 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
6-12 yrs - $3.00; 13-17 yrs - $4.00; 18-61 - $7.00; 62 & Over - $5.00
(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" MUSEUM
408 Taylor St. at Main
Thursday-Saturday @ 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sunday-Wednesday:  by appointment
Adults - $3.00; Children 12 & under - $1.00
(903)665-1939

BILLY CARTER'S GO-DEVIL TOURS ON CADDO LAKE
Location:  Johnson's Ranch in Uncertain, TX
(903) 789-3213
Call for reservations ($20.00 per person) *by appointment*

CADDO OUTBACK BACKWATER TOURS
Personalized Tours of Caddo Lake
1869 Pine Island Rd, Karnack, TX  75661
(903) 789-3384
Call for reservations ($20.00 per person) *by appointment*

TURNING BASIN RIVERBOAT TOURS
Tuesday - Saturday:  12:00 p.m. & 2:00 p.m.   *by appointment*
Closed: Sunday & Monday
200 Bayou:                   
Call for Times & Prices
(903) 665-2222     www.jeffersonbayoutours.com

THE GRACEFUL GHOST PADDLEWHEEL STEAMBOAT ON CADDO LAKE
Graceful Ghost Paddlewheel Steamboat - *by appointment*
CLOSED:  Sunday & Monday
Pontoon Boat Tours - Daily by reservation  ($20.00 per person)
Call for Steamboat & Gator Park Packages
Location:  Shady Glade Marina, 510 Cypress Drive, Uncertain, TX
(903) 789-2238          www.gracefulghost.com   Call for reservations & additional tours

CAPTAIN RON'S GATOR PARK, PETTING ZOO & GARDENS
3846 FM Rd #2198 Uncertain, TX
Friday-Sunday @10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Adults - $8.00; Children - $6.00
Train Ride w/Gator Park:  Adults - $12.00; Children - $10.00
Call for Gator Park & Steamboat Packages
* Open any day for large groups
(903) 789-2100

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   Free internet access

Additional Visitor & Tour Information:
Marion County Chamber of Commerce
101 N. Polk St.   Jefferson, Texas  75657
(903) 665-2672