Oct. 18 & 19
Saturday 10:00 - 4:00
Sunday Noon - 4:00
Rich in history and Missouri folklore, Lexington is best known for the famous battle fought in 1861 at the beginning of the Civil War. Lexington is also home to more than 100 homes and structures on the National Register of Historic Places. On October 18 & 19, six homes and one church will open for tour. While you're here we hope you'll dine at one of our fine restaurants and visit the many unique shops in our picturesque downtown. Be sure to come into the Lexington Tourism Bureau for more information. Our special thanks to those who have opened their homes and facilities for this tour benefiting Lexington tourism.
Tickets
$14 in advance
$16 days of tour
$12 per person for groups of 10 or more
Tickets may be purchased through the Lexington Tourism Bureau, 927 Main Street, the Lexington Chamber of Commerce, 1029 Franklin Avenue or participating Main Street Merchants. Cash or check only please.
To purchase tickets in advance, click here. Print out and complete the order form and mail it in with your check. Orders by mail must be postmarked no later than Monday, October 13. Mail order tickets will be held for pick-up the days of the tour at the Lexington Tourism Bureau, 927 Main Street, Lexington. This is the location where the tour buses will depart from on the day of the tour.
To purchase advance tickets online using a credit card, click the button below. Please note, there is a convenience fee for purchasing tickets online.
Important Tour Information
- Tickets will be available for purchase the day of the tour at the Lexington Tourism Bureau, 927 Main Street. Will-call tickets will also be held at the Tourism Bureau.
- Shuttle buses will leave the Lexington Tourism Office at 927 Main St., just west of the Lafayette County Courthouse, beginning at 10 am on October 18, and noon on October 19. Shuttle buses will make the rounds to all stops on the tour. The last bus departs at 4 pm.
- Tour guides will be on the buses at each home.
- You may also drive home to home, however, parking is very limited at some of the tour stops.
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Butternut House 1006 Highland Ave. Circa 1840s |
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Kerdolff-Morrison-Edwards House 1601 Franklin Avenue Circa 1830s |
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David & Marie Slusher Home 1525 South Street Circa 1840s |
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Malinda Hall 739 S. Hwy 13 Built 1869 |
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Trigg-Shields-Dickmeyer-Tilly House 1494 S. Hwy 13 Built 1852 |
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Christ Episcopal Church 1300 Franklin Ave. Built 1848 |
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The Anderson House Battle of Lexington State Historic Site Built 1853 |
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For more information, contact:
Lexington Tourism Bureau
927 Main St, Lexington, MO 64067
660-259-4711 * tourism@historiclexington.com