The La Grange Area Chamber of Commerce

 Presents…

True Texas Tours

 and

Heritage House of Worship Tour

Take a step back in history with us while visiting Fayette County’s most precious treasures.

The Heritage House of Worship Tour is a historic tour of our churches and cemeteries. Located within the City of La Grange and on the winding country roads of Fayette County, these fascinating houses of worship have withstood the test of time. 

You and your group will visit the St. James Episcopal Church, Queen of the Holy Rosary Parish, United Evangelical Lutheran Church, Freyburg United Methodist Church and the La Grange City Cemetery. 

Tour Tips:

1.  Bring your camera! Remember the Heritage House of worship Tour by taking photos of the churches and cemeteries you visit, as well as of the paintings you will see.

2.  Dress comfortably!

Learning the stories of Fayette County through the lives of its citizens the True Texas Tour is the tour for you. Anglo colonist of Stephen F. Austin’s “Original Three Hundred” settled on the bank of the Colorado River near Old Bahia Road beginning in 1824 in what was then Indian country. They were soon joined by hundreds of German and Czech immigrants seeking a better way of life. Together with slaves brought in to work the plantations, these citizens forged a culture that was uniquely Texan.

You and your group will start at the Old County Jail where you will meet your tour guide and view a brief video about Fayette County. 

Your tour can be custom planned to accommodate your group and the time allowance you have for your tour.  From the list below, make your selection of 3 sights you wish to visit:

• Fayette County Courthouse, built by J. Gordon Riley and recently restored bringing back one of the historical features which is the Atrium

• La Grange Depot

• Texas Czech Heritage Center

• Monument Hill State Park where you will see the Memorial to the Dawson Massacre (there is a minimum number of 10 people for this tour)

• The Faison Home

• Fayette Heritage Museum and Archives

• Downtown Square featuring shopping in the historical buildings and the Muster tree

• Polka Lover's Club of Texas Museum

BOOK YOUR TOUR TODAY!

The cost of the True Texas Tour or the Heritage House of Worship Tour is $10 per person & a docent fee of $50, with a non-refundable minimum charge/deposit of $100 per group for a fully guided tour. To reserve your date, please contact the La Grange Area Chamber of Commerce, 1-800-LAGRANG.