52nd Annual Tour of Homes
June 4 & 5, 2022.
Tour homes are open 10 AM – 4 PM, Saturday and Sunday
Benefiting the
Ellis County Museum, Inc.
Gingerbread Trail Home Tour Bike Route
2022 Advanced Ticket Brochure (coming)
2022 Trail Map (coming later)
2022 Home Information (coming later)
GENEROUS SPONSORS INCLUDE:
Chaska House Bed & Breakfast
Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson, LLC
VISIT WAXAHACHIE AND THE 52nd ANNUAL GINGERBREAD TRAIL. Queen Anne Victorian, Gothic Revival, Bungalow, Romanesque and Greek Revival are a few architectural styles you’ll see in Waxahachie. The 52nd Annual Gingerbread Trail celebrates this architecture on Saturday, June 4th and Sunday, June 5th, 10 AM to 4 PM. Tour our special selection of five private homes. Get the inside scoop on restoration triumphs, DIY recommendations and local ghost lore. Visit historically recognized buildings such as the Ellis County Museum, Sims Library, the Ellis County Courthouse, and the Ellis County Art Museum on the downtown square.
EXPLORE THE CENTURY-OLD DOWNTOWN SQUARE IN HISTORIC WAXAHACHIE. Under the watchful eye of the historic Ellis County Courthouse, enjoy colorful shops and culinary treats in Waxahachie’s revitalized downtown.
PAINT HISTORIC WAXAHACHIE! The Ellis County Art Association presents “Paint Historic Waxahachie” show and sale of plein air paintings from 10 AM – 6 PM Saturday and 1 PM – 5 PM Sunday at ART on the Square Gallery, 113 W. Franklin St., on the downtown square. For more information, call 972-937-3414 or visit http://www.elliscountyart.net.???
COURTHOUSE TOURS. The Ellis County Courthouse is open for public tours during the Gingerbread Trail. Take this opportunity to view this exquisite building, ranked in the top twenty architecturally significant structures in Texas. Tours offered from 10 AM – 2 PM, Saturday ONLY, by Historic Waxahachie, Inc.???
CLASSIC WHEELS IN GETZENDANER PARK. The Midlothian Classic Wheels will have a benefit car show Saturday, June 4th, 11 AM – 2 PM in Getzendaner Park. Visit http://www.midlothianclassicwheels.com for more information.
LIVE MUSIC ON THE SQUARE IN HISTORIC DOWNTOWN WAXAHACHIE.
TREASURE HUNT WAXAHACHIE’S EXCEPTIONAL ANTIQUE AND SPECIALTY SHOPPING DISTRICT. Primitives, Early American furniture, dolls, pottery, quilts, quilting supplies, award-winning tea rooms and restaurants are all within a casual stroll.
REVISIT THE PAST, PRESERVE THE FUTURE. All proceeds from the Gingerbread Trail benefit the Ellis County Museum. Tickets are available at the Ellis County Museum, and tour homes. On the day of the Trail, adult tickets are $25; children tickets (ages 5-12) $7.
PLACE AN ORDER BEFORE MAY 27th AND GET A $5 DISCOUNT ON ADULT TICKETS AND A $2 DISCOUNT ON CHILDREN TICKETS. To receive this special offer, mail payment and ORDER FORM or call 972-937-0681 with credit card orders. For information on accommodations, direct calls to the Chamber of Commerce at 972-937-2390 or visit http://www.waxahachiecvb.com .
JUST 35 MINUTES FROM DALLAS OR FORT WORTH TAKES YOU BACK 100 YEARS. Return to yesterday and enjoy the Gingerbread Trail Home Tour, “Paint Historic Waxahachie” Show & Sale, the Ellis County Courthouse and Midlothian Classic Wheels in Waxahachie. It’s a living history lesson that promises to open a doorway to your heart.
FEATURED HOMES ON THE 2022 GINGERBREAD TRAIL
Photos coming!
Blackburn Home – 405 West Marvin Avenue
Gundert Home- 124 Kaufman Street
Marshall Home – 608 West Marvin Avenue
Moore / Hunter Home – 1112 West Jefferson Street
Ellis County Museum, Inc. 