Visitor Guide Q4 2021

Discover Jefferson

& Marion County

A Publication of Marion County Media, LLC v2, I4

October, November, December 2021

• Texas Sounds Music Festival • Fall Events & Activities • Candlelight Tour of Homes • Growing Up Jefferson • Holiday Train Rides 1

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What’s Inside

Welcome to the fifth edition of Discover Jefferson & Marion County! This quarterly publication is focused on what’s happening in and around Jefferson, Marion County, Texas. We’re deep in the Northern Piney Woods, nestled between two lakes (Caddo Lake and Lake O’the Pines) and have opportunities for romance, adventure, and to escape back to a simpler time. We hope to see you (again) in Jefferson and Marion County!

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Growing Up Jefferson ............ 7 East Texas Burn Run ........... 11 Fall Events ........................... 15 Texas Sounds Awards .......... 13 Halloween Thrills on Bayou 19 Map of City .................... 28-29 Map of Caddo Lake ........ 30-31 Map of Lake O’the Pines . 32-33 Christmas, NYE Express ...... 36 Candlelight Tour of Homes .. 41 Tours and Attractions.......... 48 Places to Eat ........................ 51 Places to Stay ...................... 52 Discover Jefferson & Marion County is published quarterly by Marion County Media, LLC.

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Growing Up Jefferson: Birthdays, Breakfast, and the Funny Papers

By John T. Taylor It was a typical hot, muggy August afternoon that Sunday at Marshall’s Kahn Memorial Hospital. Or so I was told. It was my birth day, or put another way, the day of my birth, many years (decades) ago. And it has been celebrated many times in many ways by my family and friends. I’m also told when Mama asked the sex of her baby, the doctor told her I had her features and my Daddy’s fixtures.

She probably wasn’t amused. It later became my experience that she had a less than cavalier attitude towards crudeness, especially when it pertained to “matters of the flesh”. But, back to those birthday celebrations.

There were parties, of course, and

those parties were a whirlwind of Army, cowboys and Indians, coonskin caps and Cub Scout uniforms. There were birthday cards, money from my grandmother and back-to-school shirts and jeans, then one lollapalooza of a party on my sixth birthday. It seems there were three Johns born on successive days that August—John Holcombe, myself and John Thornton.

I can’t imagine why, but our mothers must have thought it would be a good idea to have a joint birthday celebration. So we did. At the newly constructed American Legion Building on West Broadway. It was attended by 60 children, there being a post-war boom in children. I don’t know the reason,

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although the word cacophony comes to mind, but that was the last joint birthday party in my party career. But then a new tradition was generated—slumber parties.

My childhood friend, Bill Ford, and his parents were the originators of this revelation.

Bill, his older brother Jackie, David Clark and myself piled into the back of future Judge Bill Cornelius’s 1957 Plymouth station wagon. Bill’s dad, Jack, had apparently borrowed it for this occasion. This would have been about 1958. Our destination—El Chico’s Mexican Food Restaurant in Longview.

Now being a somewhat sheltered lad raised on meat, potatoes and peas, I had never had Mexican food. I didn’t know a taco from an enchilada. Truth be told, I still struggle to describe a chalupa or

taquito. But, on the recommendation of someone in the Ford family, I had the Saltillo dinner.

For those non-El Chico alumni, that was a beef enchilada, a cheese enchilada, refried beans and rice. I was hooked and thought this must be the Omega of all epicurean adventures. Perhaps it wasn’t, but Mexican food is still close to the top. Then back to Bill’s house, for an all-nighter, mattresses on the floor, joke-telling, baseball talking, Sea Hunt watching, the television channel signing off with the Star Spangled Banner and then a test pattern. Of course, we all stood as they played the National Anthem, watching our Army, Air Force and Navy weapons displayed on the screen.

Now I mentioned Sea Hunt with Lloyd Bridges (Mike Nelson). He

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East Texas Burn Run Continues Their Annual Ride, Fundraiser on October 8-9

East Texas Burn Run also known as Jefferson Burn Benefit is “Continuing The Ride For Burn Survivors” on October 8-9, 2021. The 8th Annual East Texas Burn Run teams up both the Phoenix Organization of Jefferson and Brothers’ Keepers Motorcycle Club. Your past support and attendance has allowed us to nearly double our annual contribution to the Percy R. Johnson Burn Foundation and “Camp I’m Still Me.” Don’t miss out on Kids Zone, bike games, bike show, poker run, live bands, and a live auction, drawing for the 2021 Harley Davidson Street Glide Motorcycle and much more. Fun for the whole family!

Registration begins Friday, October 8, at 11 am. This year on Friday, Boo will be visiting and with an additional $15 donation you can go on the “Ride with Boo”

from 4pm to 6pm.

Saturday, October 9, registration begins at 8 am. First, bike out for Poker Run at 9 am and last bike in at 2 pm.

All tickets are $25 for the whole event.

Please join Christian Motorcycle Association on Sunday, October 10th, for a wonderful Church service at 10 am.

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Texas Sounds ‘Amps Up’ for 2021 Performances Texas Sounds International Country Music Awards is famous in nations around the world. Its reputation brings some of the best country musicians from five continents to tiny Jefferson, October 14-17.

Those scheduled to perform and compete for awards include greats such as Peter Donegan from the UK. Peter was recently on television’s The Voice – UK and is the son of 60s-70s great, Lonny Donegan (Midnight Special, Rock Island Line, The Battle of New Orleans, and Does Your Chewing Gum Lose its Flavor on the Bedpost Overnight).

Lyia Meta from Malaysia is listed all over the web as “One of the 50 best female voices in the world.” She sings all genres. Her “country voice” has the liquid, effortless control of Patsy Cline. When hearing her sing the blues, you would swear you were listening to Aretha Franklin. As a jazz singer

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she has the power of Shirley Bassey.

Lyia’s international credits include: Cover of Rolling Stone Magazine, India, Josie Awards, Nashville, Artist of the Year and Multi-genre Artist of the Year, Jazz Song of the Year, Hollywood Music in Media Awards, Accord Cine Fest Best Music Video, Music Video of the Year Rome Music Video Awards and much more of the same!

These two and acts from eight other nations will perform during the four-night Texas Sounds weekend.

In addition, select U.S. live acts are performing. International nominees who cannot enter the U.S. will participate via video on our big screen.

Texas Sounds is happening! We are going forward with one of the best, most exciting music festivals anywhere.

For additional information call 903-6347665 or visit www.TexasSounds.org.

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Fall Events in Jefferson October

Texas. Participate in Field Events, display your bike in show and ride in the Rolling Concours. Come enjoy a weekend full of great entertainment and fun. Open to the public – gate fees apply. http://www.ntnoa.org

Every Friday and Saturday in October: Shady Lady’s Witches Dance Come join us for a unique, fun performance by the “Shady Ladies” doing their Witches Dance! 6:30 & 7 p.m. at Made In The Shade Courtyard, 118 E Henderson St, 903-665-8966.

Free Event - all Donations are greatly appreciated and will benefit Shriners Hospital for Children- Shreveport

October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30: Halloween Express (gas powered antique locomotive) For a rip-roaring good time, goblin up tickets to the Halloween Express, a family-friendly event for ages 2-92. Narrated Day and Evening Trains. The Halloween Express will have vignettes along the railroad track featuring “Monsters from the Deep”. You will ride through the woods aboard a gas-powered antique narrow-gauge train, listening to the story-teller in this 40-minute trip ex-

October 1: 37th Lake O’ the Pines Norton Owners Association Rallye & Bike Show, Diamond Don RV Park, The rallye draws more than 300 people displaying over 150 of the finest vintage motorcycles anywhere in the country. Join us at Diamond Don’s RV Park & Event Center which is just one mile outside of Jefferson,

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View important artifacts from Jefferson, Marion County, and around the world

Take your time exploring four floors of the 1890 former Federal Courthouse and Post Office

Year-Round Hours 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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Halloween Thrills on the Bayou

Tickets are now on sale for the ultimate family-friendly Halloween experience, in Jefferson Texas. Be sure to goblin’ up tickets to the Jefferson Railway Halloween Express, running each Saturday, October 2 through 30, 2021.

The Halloween Express Train will feature “Monsters from the Deep”, aboard a gas-powered antique narrow-gauge train. As you ride through the woods and wetlands, listening to the story-teller in this 40-minute trip along the Big Cypress Bayou, you may see a ghostly spirit or Bigfoot emerge from the swamplands of East Texas. Keep a wary eye toward the cypress-filled woods and swamps. You never know what lurks in the shadows. While there may be a startle or two, this is not a scary train ride.

For a howling good time, come ride this Halloween Theater on Wheels, a

family-friendly event for ages 2 to 92.

Wear your favorite costume and receive free Halloween candy!

The event takes place at the haunted Historic Jefferson Railway, 400 E. Austin, Jefferson, Texas. The easiest way to order tickets is to visit the website, www.JeffersonRailway.com, or call 866-398-2038. You can also buy tickets at the Historic Jefferson Railway depot during event hours. Train seating is limited so get your tickets now! Come out for a rip-roaring good time. Jefferson has a lot to offer the entire family so come shop, dine, stay and play!

All tickets are $12 plus tax. Lap children are free. The Depot opens at 12:30p each day of the event.

Saturday narrated day trains depart at 2:30p and 4:30p. Saturday narrated evening trains depart 7p and 8p.

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Christmas, New Year’s Express Train

Come take a ride on the Christmas Express, an antique gas-powered train, for a narrated day or evening trip along the beautiful Big Cypress Bayou. Enjoy vignettes along the way and hear the story of Christmas & New Year’s aboard the train that circles the Piney Woods. The decorated Historic Jefferson Railway depot captures the holiday spirit. Limited seating so get your tickets now, online at www.JeffersonRailway.com, or call 866398-2038.

The Christmas Express will run Friday and Saturday after Thanksgiving, November 26 and 27; and on Saturday December 4, 11, 18 and 25, 2021. The New Year’s Express runs on December 31 and January 1. Trains depart at 12:30p, 2:30p and 6p. On Christmas Day, train will only run at 6p, to allow the employees an opportunity to enjoy Christmas with

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The open-canopied observation cars provide an excellent view of the ride along the river. When riding in the open coaches, be sure to dress warmly and bring a blanket, depending on the weather.

The excursion will take you by a life-size nativity scene and other favorites: Support our Troops display, a whimsical Teddy Bear tree; and Charlie Brown’s forlorn little Christmas tree.

This ride is a narrated trip that will give you stunning views of the wetlands, wildlife and Big Cypress Bayou as you share family time hearing about scenes of Christmas and New Year’s along the track.

For the evening train, the scenes will be lighted for your enjoyment.

All tickets are $12 plus tax. Lap children are free. The Depot opens at 12:30p each day of the event.

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to start their day.

Daddy had a business to open and my mother would sometimes have early duty at school. So it might just have been cereal on some mornings, my personal favorites being Sugar Crisps and Rice Krispies. Those Rice Krispies always went down better with sugar on them so it wasn’t a health thing for me.

And I drank the cereal milk. We didn’t waste milk. On cold mornings, my dad liked oatmeal. And what Daddy wanted is what we had. Now I have come to like oatmeal as an adult, but when I tried to eat it at home, it seemed to just swell in my mouth and choke me when I swallowed. And it looked like wall paper paste. Might have tasted like it also, although I admit to never having tasted wall paper paste.

You need to know that this was an early 1950’s style kitchen. There was no automatic dishwasher, no microwave oven, no garbage disposal, and a gas stove instead of a countertop range and separate oven. We had some sort of laminate countertops and a rectangular table with metal edging and legs, also with a yellow laminate top and four vinyl chairs. One other common fixture in today’s kitchen that we were missing was a toaster. Mama made toast in

wasn’t our only favorite in this Golden Age of Television, although it was more black and white than golden. We also favored Maverick with Brett and Bart (Jack Kelly and James Garner) and Highway Patrol with Dan Mathews (Broderick Crawford). Then we’re up early to more television hits like Roy Rogers, Fury, My Friend Flicka and our Saturday morning favorite, Sky King.

This slumber party innovation, or as my dad always called them slumber less parties, became de rigeur on the Jefferson birthday party circuit. And it wasn’t always just for birthdays.

Now these usually took place on a Friday night, because Sunday morning and Sunday School came early and it was always a rush to get dressed and have breakfast before that 9:30 a.m. start.

And breakfast was not to be missed.

We always had breakfast of some sort.

My Aunt Gladys, a school teacher, as was my mother, always said a child can’t learn if there is no fuel in the furnace. I know now how blessed I was to have breakfast every day. I’m sure many of my classmates at Jefferson Elementary School did not. But it seems like professional educators have come around to my Aunt Gladys’s way of thinking and provide breakfast at school for children

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the oven broiler, pats of margarine on the bread and in it went. We also didn’t have a timer, so many times that toast was, at best, crispy. I can remember many mornings her scraping the burned layer off the toast into the trash can. We didn’t waste bread either. One morning on the way to school my dad passed a gas sub-station and told me that’s where mama burned the toast. I didn’t get it and when I repeated it to her she said she didn’t get it either. But I expect that daddy did later.

When I eventually had breakfast at someone’s house who used a toaster, I found it to be toasted on both sides, not just the top. I expect I might have appeared like an archaeologist examining some newly found relic.

I mentioned earlier the rush we always

had to get ready for Sunday School at the First Baptist Church. Not Daddy. He was raised a Methodist and was active at the First Methodist Church although occasionally he would say that “the ox is in the ditch” which I learned later was a Biblical reference. I knew that we didn’t own an ox. But we always had big breakfast on Sundays—the full Monty of waffles, eggs, bacon or sausage and perhaps the aforementioned scraped toast. In many ways it was the best meal of the week and I still look forward to our Sunday breakfast at our home today.

The other big treat for me on Sundays was the “funny papers” or the comics that came with the Sunday edition of the Shreveport Times. Before I was old enough to read proficiently, there was

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Marsh Place

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502 Moseley Street 202 S. Friou Street This home, newly built in early 2020, The Marsh Place is one of the earliest houses of Jefferson being built in on the corner of Moseley and Main, 1860. It was purchased in 1861 by S. may sit on the site where a store and Marsh, who lived in the home for only home once stood. The homeowners 13 years but has been forever known as have a faint picture of the original strucMarsh Place. One of the early owners, ture, but have not stopped the search for who occupied the home for over half additional information about the history a century, was Sarah Terhune Taylor. of its originality. The home combines Mrs. Taylor was a prominent charter features admired in historical homes, member of the 1881 Club, one of Tex- but with modern features. It is a combias oldest women’s clubs. In 2006, the nation of Greek and Farmhouse Revival home was acquired by The House of with a classic “dogtrot” hall featuring a foyer, grand gallery, Texas gallery, and the Seasons Restoration, LLC. The house is in the Greek Reviv- a large front porch with beautiful gasal style with a simple gabled roof, a lights. Furnishings are an eclectic mix center hall, and retains all the origi- of English, French, and American annal heart of pine floors. Even though tiques.

Homeowners, Jim and Joanne Stacey, updates have been made, The House of the Seasons Restoration has pre- who have moved to Jefferson to retire, served this quaint two bedroom, have an extensive Santa Claus collectwo bath East Texas cottage to be tion that they are excited to share, along enjoyed by anyone looking for the with other treasures they have collected experience of staying in a historic on their travels. Jim and Joanne comhome while visiting historic Jeffer- bined their hometown names to reflect in their naming the home, Oak-Lief. son.

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Secession Hall

Black Swan

310 E. Jefferson Street 210 W. Austin Street Secession Hall, built in 1856, Black Swan was built in 1904 in the stands as stately and genteel as the Craftsman style, with classic symmetry.

Old South itself. Hosting political The home has exposed rafters, wood forums and charming social affairs, siding, and is capped by an overhangit was the home of Judge William ing pyramid hip roof, complete with a S. Todd from 1858 to 1864. Judge dormer. The home still has its original Todd was a delegate to the Special 38 large windows, yet four were covState Convention, and with his fel- ered over, but are still located within the low delegates, signed the Ordinance walls. It has a front porch and a balcony of Secession in 1861, making Texas that was added in the 1980’s. the seventh state to join the ConfedBlack Swan may not be “historical” in eracy. the traditional sense, it does have a long Secession Hall was also owned by history. The Black Swan was flooded in the prominent Terhune family, no- April 1945 along with the entire town of table for two generations of physi- Jefferson. If you look closely, you will cians. An addition to the east side of see that the house leans into itself. the house was constructed in 1868 to The home has had many owners and it serve as a medical office. has been run as restaurants, a bookstore, The historic integrity of this Greek and a winery. In March 2011, Christi and Revival cottage, which features the Darrell Gaither purchased Black Swan classic “dog trot,” has been pre- and ran it as a wine bar while restoring served and is now owned by James the upstairs to open a Bed & Breakand Cindy Novey. Secession Hall fast, complete with two 500 square foot reflects the culture of a fashionable suites. Black Swan history continues. society of the Victorian Era. 42

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cursion. You may see a ghostly spirit, monster or Bigfoot emerge from the swamplands of East Texas. While there may be a startle or two, this is not a scary train ride. $12 plus tax, lap children free. Narrated day trains will depart at 2:30 and 4:30, Narrated evening trains will depart at 7:00 and 8:00. Depot opens at 11:00 am Historic Jefferson Railway, 400 E. Austin, (866) 398-2038 October 8-10: East Texas Burn Run Hosted by The Phoenix Organization of Jefferson, Brother’s Keepers Motorcycle Club. Music provided by Rockhouse Productions. For over 30 years this annual Motorcycle Rally benefiting Camp I’m Still Me in Waskom, Texas. Enjoy bikes, vendors and live music in downtown. Phoenix Organization, 107 W. Austin St., jeffersonburnbenefit@yahoo.com October 14-17: 2021 Texas Sounds International Country Music Awards Three evenings of live concerts by musicians from 10-15 countries around the world. Awards are on Sunday with performances by the winners. A unique experience you won’t soon forget! www.TexasSounds.org October 15-16 20th Anniversary Texas Bigfoot Conference Join cryptozoologists and enthusiasts as they look at the history, investigations and experiences surrounding the search for Bigfoot. Established in 2001 as the original annual Bigfoot Conference in Texas by the Texas Bigfoot Research Center, the event offers speakers, presentations, and special screenings in the Bigfoot Capital of Texas. Jefferson Tourism & Visitors Center, 305 E. Austin Street. www.texasbigfoot.com

October 17: 32nd Annual Taste of Jefferson NOON-3p Downtown Austin street will be closed off, tables and chairs will be set up, stroll, enjoy the music and indulge in some outdoor dining as you sample some of the wonderful food from each of our participating restaurants. Marion County Chamber of Commerce, 903665-2672 October 19: Culpepper & Merriweather Circus, Lions Club Park October 23: F.R.E.S.H. Fall Festival:.

Bring the kiddos for an old fashioned Fall Festival! Trunk or Treat, games, bounce houses, costume contests, music, food, and fun! 5th Annual event.

All Free. Jefferson Community Center, 502 Haywood St. October 29-30 The Legend of Sleepy Hollow play In keeping with “ghosts of the past” in old Jefferson, the Players will present the radio version of this famous classic play. Want to have shivers run up and down your back and still have fun? Make plans to come and listen in on an old radio show that recreates this legend with dialogue and sound effects! It’s enough to give you...the creeps! Show starts at 7:30 pm Union Baptist Church, 520 Houston. Presented by Opera House Theatre Players Opera House Theatre Players, (903) 665-8243, www.jeffersonoperahousetheatreplayers.com/ October 31: Halloween on the Bayou! 1-4 pm Downtown. Adult and Kid Costume Contests, Live music fun for the whole family. Adult Costume Contest will be at Embear’s Vintage and the Kid Costume Contest will be at the Old Vault. Many shops downtown will be handing out candy.

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November November 6: History, Haunts and Legends. A fun event for people who enjoy history, mystery, the unexplained , and things that go bump in the night. Lectures, special guest, vendors, book signings, authors, paranormal teams, night time tours and investigations. Call for tickets and information 903-601-3375. www.facebook.com/Historic-Jefferson-GhostWalk-Tour-117395498306571 November 13: Jefferson Wedding Expo Fabulous opportunity for brides to come, get inspired and meet potential vendors in person including venues, photographers, caterers, beauticians and more! Tickets $15 at the door. Guests of the bride get $5 off their ticket. Brides join noon-4 pm, Jeffersonian Institute 120 E Austin Street November 13: 12th Annual Casino Night! Each year Casino Night helps to make a difference in the lives of just under 600 children in our area!

When you join us for this event you are helping families in our area during the Holiday Season. This year no tickets will be purchased at the door. All tickets must be purchased in advance.

6-8 pm, Jefferson Convention & Visitor Center, 305 East Austin Street.

Sponsored by Krewe of Hebe-Mardi Gras Upriver kreweofhebe@gmail. com, www.mardigrasupriver.com November 26-27 Christmas Express (gas powered antique locomotive) Make this a Christmas to remember aboard the Christmas Express Train. The ride aboard an antique narrow-gauge gas locomotive de-

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Historic Jefferson Railway 866-3982038, diamonddonempire.com/historic-jefferson-railway November 27 Jefferson Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting The Parade will begin downtown and travel through Jefferson, ending at Lions Park for the “Enchanted Forest” Tree Lighting Ceremony that welcomes the Christmas Season. Come and be inspired as 100+ beautifully decorated Christmas trees, sponsored by various businesses and individuals in Jefferson, light up and ring in the Holidays. Gather with family and friends for Christmas Carol singing, Entertainment, and the Grand Finale lighting of the Christmas Trees. Then children may visit with Santa after he arrives with the parade atop the Fire Engine. 6-8 pm.

December December 4, 11, 18, 25 Christmas Express (gas powered antique locomotive) Make this a Christmas to remember aboard the Christmas Express Train. The ride aboard an antique narrow-gauge gas locomotive departs each day at 12:30 pm and 2:30 pm and 6 pm. Passengers will enjoy scenes along the beautiful Big Cypress Bayou River as they hear the story of Christmas. This is not the Rail of Lights Train. We will only be

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lighting the scenes along the track for the evening train. The trains are a nice ride along the Bayou to enjoy the wetlands, river views, vignettes and story telling. * PLEASE NOTE: Christmas Train on December 25 will only run at 6 pm in order to give our employees the day to spend with their families. $12 plus tax, lap children free. Historic Jefferson Railway 866-398-2038, diamonddonempire.com/historic-jefferson-railway December 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 11: Jefferson Candlelight Tour of Homes® Experience the warmth of an old-fashioned Christmas during the Annual Candlelight Tour of Homes in charming historic Jefferson, Texas. View lavish Historic Homes in the soft glow of candlelight. The fragrance of fresh fir trees, each glittering with tinsel, ribbon, and sparkling glass balls, wafts through rooms filled with sumptuous holiday decorations. Women in lovely hooped gowns and gentlemen in top hats and tails describe each home’s origins and finery. Thursday, December 2 and 9, 3-7 pm; December 3-4 and 10-11, 4-8 pm. Tickets can be purchased online jeffersoncandlelight.com or at Candlelight Headquarters the weekends of the event, Marion County Courthouse Annex, 116 W. Austin, Thursday 1-6 pm,

December 4: 5th Annual Jefferson Wassail Walk Come to Beautiful Historic Jefferson, Texas December 5th for a day filled with shopping, wassail, and holiday cheer! Let our little town show off it’s big heart and hospitality as 17 of our fine stores welcome you to sample and vote on the Best Wassail! No tickets needed!

This is a Free Event, noon-7 pm.

December 31: New Year’s Eve Express Train Blast into the New Year aboard the New Year’s Express (an antique narrow-gauge gas locomotive). Passengers will enjoy scenes along the beautiful Big Cypress Bayou River as they hear the story of New Year’s around the world. Each of the trains will feature beverages, noisemakers and a simulation of the New Year’s Eve Ball dropping in Times Square followed by an authentic cannon firing dramatic “dragons’ breath.”

This is NOT the Rail of Lights Train.

We will only be lighting the scenes along the track for the evening train.

The trains are a nice ride along the bayou to enjoy the wetlands, river views, vignettes and story-telling. $12 plus tax, lap children free. Narrated day trains will depart at 12:30p and 2:30p. Narrated evening train will depart at 6 pm. Historic Jefferson Railway 866-398-2038, diamonddonempire.com/historic-jefferson-railway

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TOURS & ATTRACTIONS Courtesy of City of Jefferson–for more detailed information www.visitjeffersontexas.com or 903-665-3733 HOUSE OF THE SEASONS TOUR 409 S. Alley Daily @ 11 am

seum) Monday-Thursday at 11am & at 2pm; 6-12 yrs - $3.00; 13-17 yrs $4.00; 18-61yrs - $7.00; 62 +yrs -$5.00 Friday-Saturday 9:30 am - 4:30 pm Sunday 12:30 pm - 4:30 pm (903) 665-2775 www.jeffersonmuseum.com

($10.00 per person) *By Appointment* (903) 665-8000 www.houseoftheseasons.com

SINGLETON’S VIRGINIA CROSS MUSEUM OF MEASUREMENT HISTORIC HOME TOUR 401 AND TIME 301 N Polk St. (903) Soda St. Saturdays @ 1 pm ($7.00

665-6668 - Sun. 1PM - 5PM, Thurs-Sat. 10AM - 5PM, Mon-Wed: by Appt

per person) Call for additional dates & times (903) 665-3938 www.virginiacross.com

MASON DIXON LINE MILITARY & CIVIL WAR MUSEUM 16 W

EXCELSIOR HOUSE HOTEL & JAY GOULD RAILCAR TOUR

Lafayette St. (903) 665-1859 Open FriSun or by Appt.

211 W. Austin Hotel Tours & Jay Gould Rail-car Tours: Daily @ 1 pm Excelsior House Tour - $8.00 Jay Gould Railcar Tour - $5.00 (903) 665-2513 Call to confirm tour times www.theexcelsiorhouse.com

GONE WITH THE WIND MUSEUM 408 Taylor St. (903) 665-1939 SunWed.: by Appt.; Thurs-Sat 10AM-5PM

HISTORIC JEFFERSON RAILWAY Office/Depot Open: Sat. 11am

JEFFERSON HISTORICAL MUSEUM 223 W. Austin Daily 9:30

Historical day tours on Saturday 12:30pm, 2:30pm Location: 400 E Austin St., (866)398-2038 or (903)7422041 www.JeffersonRailway.com info@ JeffersonRailway.com

am - 4:30 pm

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week, including sunrise & sunset. Guided fishing trips. Call to set a time: 903570-2169 .caddolakebayoutours.com

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LONESOME DOVE DRIVE THRU SAFARI Drive thru outdoor

Pontoon (1-15 people) or Swamp Boat (4 people). Major credit cards accepted 198 W. Sesame St., Karnack, (903)9306778 www.olejigger.com

adventure. Feed and observe over 80 exotic animals. Also a “Petting Zoo”!

Open Everyday 10:30AM to (last car in) 5PM (903) 240-6180 lonesomedovedrivethrusafari.com

CADDO LAKE GUIDE SERVICE (903) 455-3437caddolakefishing.com

CAPTAIN RON’S SWAMP TOURS - CADDO LAKE Pontoon

HISTORIC TOURS OF JEFFERSON 217 W Lafayette St. (903) 665-

boat tours of Caddo Lake Departs from Big Pine Lodge; 756 Pine Island Rd, Karnack, TX (903) 679-3020 captronswamptours.com/

0359 1 Hour Historic/Scenic Trolley HISTORIC GHOST WALK (903) 601-3375 Fri & Sat Night; Meets at the Corner of Austin & Vale St.; Gather at 7:30PM, Tour starts at 8PM THE GROVE 405 Moseley St; Known as the most Haunted house in Texas!

Reservations Required. 903-665-8018 www.thegrove-jefferson.com BAYOU BOAT TOURS Tuesday-Saturday 1 hour narrated boat tour of Cypress Bayou. 200 Bayou St., 903665-2222 jeffersonbayoutours.com

Kayak, Canoe, Bicycle, & Golf Cart Rentals

RIVERBEND OUTFITTERS Kayak & Canoe Rentals with delivery and/ or pick-up. Big Cypress Bayou, Caddo Lake, & Lake O’ the Pines Kristi & Jerry Thomas (903) 625-9100 www.riverbendoutfitters.com MADE IN THE SHADE Kayak & Canoe Rentals with delivery & pick-up; 118 E Henderson St., Jefferson TX (903) 665- 8966 ROY’S RAILS & RIDES Golf Cart Rentals – 2 seater, 4 seater, and Specialty carts available (903) 742-9449; 602 N Polk St, Jefferson TX

Tours on Caddo Lake BIG CYPRESS TOURS OF CADDO LAKE Daily Tours of Caddo Lake

- (24 ft pontoon boat) 449 Cypress Dr., Uncertain, TX (903) 570-3319 www. bigcypresstours.com

KENNEDY MANOR Bicycle Rentals: 217 W Lafayette St. 903-

CADDO LAKE BAYOU TOURS

Tours of Scenic & Historic Caddo Lake.

Pontoon boat tours available 7 days a

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a radio show on Sunday mornings that read the comics to kids, serial by serial, frame by frame. It was great for us kids and parents alike, freeing them for other things and probably increasing my reading ability.

Just an historic factoid here (I know, I know, but it will only take a minute).

That radio station was probably KWKH in Shreveport, 1130AM on your radio dial. The WKH stands for W. K. Henderson who started that radio station in 1926. Mr. Henderson grew up in Jefferson and coincidentally lived in a large, three story Gothic house located across Line Street from where I grew up at the intersection of East Walker and Line. No, I wasn’t there then, kids.

That house was built in the 1870’s by Col. Enos Ward Taylor, a distant cousin and druggist, who moved to Fort Worth when Jefferson began to decline. Later, the Henderson family acquired that house. When it burned, they moved to Shreveport. I wasn’t there then either.

Okay, history lesson over and back to the comics. Now I wasn’t a fan of every strip, but Dick Tracy, Prince Valiant, Hopalong Cassidy, Nancy and The Lone Ranger stood out. Mary Worth and Pogo not so much. Comics still ap-

pear in many newspapers today and I read them every Sunday still, although I do my own reading now and I’ve gravitated more to Blondie, Peanuts and The Family Circus. I think they’re still important. I read one newspaper publisher said that omitting the comics and crossword puzzle from his newspaper would get him in more trouble with readers than any other act.

Breakfasts were always fun for me at my 702 E. Walker home. The family was together at the table, almost always in a good mood, we had real conversation and the television was off. But the Sunday breakfasts were the best, and the “funny papers” just made it that much more so. It’s still that way for me today.

Daddy told me one time that one day I would make a decision about who I would marry. And, when I was making that decision, he said to picture looking at that girl over the newspaper at the breakfast table for the rest of my life.

That would make the decision easier.

I didn’t always listen, but that was a time I’m glad I did. I have been looking at that girl over my newspaper at the breakfast table for 48 years. And our Sunday breakfast is still the best meal I’ve ever had.

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Places to Eat

1852 on Austin 124 E. Austin.

(903) 601-4457.

Huddle House 549 Walcott

(Hwy 59) Open 24 Hours, Every Day! Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner 903.665.264

Club and Restaurant 107 W.

Austin. 903.665.7121. Weekend Entertainment.

Austin Street Bistro 117 E. Austin. Gourmet lunch and dinner. A Bistro with a casual flair.

903.665.9700.

Big Cypress Nutrition 210 N Walnut St Meal Replacement Shakes & Energy Teas. 903-6015005 Bulldog Pizza 603 E. Broadway.

903.665.9499.

The Carriage House BnB 401 N Polk St. Four Course Dinners

by Jessi. Reservations must be made in advance. 903.665.9511

Kahn Saloon Hotel / Coffee Shop Specialty Coffees, Cookies, Muffins, Snacks; 903.601.4434

McGarity’s Restaurant & Saloon 208 W Dallas St. Lunch &

Dinner Menus, Also Vegan & Veg. Menus; Specialty Drinks, Beer, Wine, Cocktails. Open Every Day! 903.601.4407 Weekend Entertainment.

Port Jefferson Outpost 220 N. Polk Breakfast, Sandwiches, Soup, & Desserts. 903.665.8881 RiverBend Restaurant Caddo Lake 211PR2422, Karnack, Tx 903.679.9000

Don Juan’s Mexican Restaurant 400 S. Walcott.

Roma’s Italian Restaurant 903-601-4441, 101 S. Market St., Italian / Lunch / Dinner Stillwater Inn 203 E. Broad-

903.665.6407.

Enoch’s Wine & Coffee House 116 N Polk. Espresso, Cappuccino, Americano, Latte, & Tea & of course, a wide variety of great wines 903.918.8208

way. Fine Dining. Reservations.

903.665.8415.

Taste of Caddo 201 W Austin St. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner – Daily Specials, Comfort Foods, & yes, Catfish! 903.601.4446

Joseph’s Riverport Barbecue 201 N. Polk. 903.665.2341

Kitt’s Kornbread Sandwich & Pie Bar 125 N. Polk. Home of the

The KnightLight Tavern & Olde World Restaurant 202

original “Kornbread” Sandwich, Salads, Soups & Pies. 903.665.0505.

N. Walnut. Great food, wine, beer, cocktails & music. Lunch, Dinner.

903.665.8546

Lil Mama’s Kitchen, 403 Broadway 903-665-8099

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BED & BREAKFASTS

Nutty’s Camp in Jefferson, 903-752-0883, 123 N. Polk St., https://www.airbnb.com/ rooms/50612044 Old Mulberry Inn, 903-665-1945,

3 Sister’s Cottages, 214-399-

0398, 502 Houston St, www.3sisterscottages.com Angell Manor, 903-601-5057, 502 E Taylor St, www.angellmanor. com Austin Street Cottages, 903806-0518, 406 W Austin St, www. austinstreetcottages.com/ Azalea Inn, 903-665-2500, 203 E Dixon St, www.azaleainn.net/ Black Swan, 903-665-7023, 210 W Austin St, www.visittheblackswan.com/ Captain’s Castle, 903-806-0518, 403 E Walker St, captainscastle. com/ Carriage House, 903-665-9511, 401 N Polk St, carriagehousejefferson.com/ Claiborne House, 903-665-8800, 312 S Alley St, claibornehousebnb.com/ Delta Street Inn, 903-665-2929, 206 E Delta St, www.deltastreetinn.com/ French Cottages, 808-391-0962, 408 Houston St, www.frenchcottagesjefferson.com

209 E Jefferson St, www.oldmulberryinn.com/ Steamboat Inn, 903-708-5969, 114 N Marshall St, steamboatinntx.com/ Stillwater Inn, 903-665-8415, 203 E Broadway St, stillwaterinn.com/

Welsh Lady Inn, 903-665-8678, 307 N Vale,http://welshladybandb.com/ White Oak Manor, 903-665-8185, 502 E Benners St, www.bedandbreakfastjeffersontx.com/

HOTELS

Excelsior Hotel, 903-665-2513,

211 W Austin St, theexcelsiorhouse.com Executive Inn, 903-665-3700, 200 S Walcott St, executiveinnjefferson.com/ Historic Jefferson Hotel, 901468-3551, 124 W. Austin St., www.historicjefferson.com Historic Kahn Hotel, 903-6014434, 123 W Austin St, www. kahnsaloon.com/ OYO Hotel Jefferson, 628-2394299, 400 S Walcott St

Green Gables of Jefferson,

903-407-1956, 304 W Lafayette St, greengablesofjefferson.com House of the Seasons, 903665-8000, 409 S Alley St, www. houseoftheseasons.com/ Kennedy Manor, 903-665-0772, 217 W Lafayette St, www.kennedymanor.com/

RENTALS

Bessie’s Landing, 972-247-3557, 207 S Alley St, www.airbnb.com/

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Cottage at Chez Lafayette, 469426-5952, 305 W. Lafayette St. Heather’s Guesthaus, 936-

The Guesthouse, 214-324-3063,

509 W Austin St, www.airbnb. com/rooms/19294423 The Magnolias, 903-407-7959, 209 E Broadway St, www.vrbo. com/1404252 Villas on Vale, 903-452-1910, 105 S. Vale St., www.Airbnb.com/ rooms/49140615 Writer’s Loft, 605-430-1221

661-5631, 107 N Main St, www. airbnb.com/rooms/13165544

Lake Street House, 503 Lake St Mama Dean’s Place, 903-720-

6460, 404 E Dixon St, www. airbnb.com/rooms/30553956 McGarity’s Upstairs Inn, 903665-0121, 208 W Dallas St, www. airbnb.com/rooms/32900530

RV PARKING

Sandstone Cottages, 317-5085523, jponder1963@gmail. com Sara Jane Cottages, 903-241-

Diamond Don’s RV Park, 903742-2041, 903-445-9796

or 866-398-2038 , 1602 State Hwy 49 East Jefferson, TX 75657, diamonddonempire.com Jefferson RV Park, 903- 431-

0683, 306 W Austin St, www. airbnb.com/rooms/12874039 Sweetest Blessings, 1308 Martin Luther King Dr., www.airbnb.com/ rooms/50459543 The French Townhouse, 502 E Walker St, www.airbnb.com/

0043, 610 E. Broadway St, www. jeffersoniceexpress-rvpark.com/ City of Jefferson RV Park, 903665-3922, Located behind the courthouse

903-777-FISH Just Across the Dam on Macedonia Road

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