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The La Grange Area Chamber of
Commerce
Presents…
True Texas Tours, Historical Tour 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. After the Jail, the
next stop is the Fayette County Courthouse and a visit to the original La Grange
Depot. After visiting these sights, you will head north to tour the Texas
Czech Heritage Center. Ending this tour is a visit to the Monument Hill
State Park where you will see the Memorial to the Dawson Massacre. There
is a minimum number of ten people required for this tour.
The
Historical Tour will start your step
back in time by visiting the Old County Jail where you will meet your tour
guide. Here are some of the sights where you will witness a glimpse back
into a simpler time: The Faison Home, The Fayette County Courthouse,
Fayette Heritage Museum and Archives, Downtown Square, The Old Depot and Polka
Lover's Club of Texas Museum.
Book
your Group Tour Today!
The cost of the Old
Souls and the True Texas Tour of Historic Fayette County is $10 per person & a
docent fee of $40, with a minimum charge of $100 per group for a fully guided tour. To reserve your date,
please click on the application form below or you can contact the La Grange Area
Chamber of Commerce, 1-800-LAGRANGE.
If you are interested in a guided
group tour,
please download and print our tour group application form.
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