I want to let you know about a fantastic Homes (6 + Museum) Tour. Many Brittany Hill, BSHS, BSSHS students, and Classy Clover 4-H Club members will greet you at the door while Blue Springs Historical Society members and other Society friends (more than 130) will guide you through the homes. What a way to get that Christmas Spirit and unique decorating ideas while helping the Blue Springs Historical Society pay their monthly bills all for $8.00 for the 2 days.
Mary Potter, president
Blue Springs Historical Society
Presents its 6th Annual
Christmas Homes Tour
Friday, November 28, 2008
Candlelight Tour 5:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Saturday, November 29, 2008
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Please join us in the Christmas Spirit by touring 6 homes from different time periods beautifully decorates for Christmas. We always hold our tour Thanksgiving Weekend to welcome in the Holiday Season. Also open is the Dillingham-Lewis Museum where you may purchase tickets the day of the tour along with the Carol Journagan and Jan Hall homes.
Tickets are Good for Both Days
$8.00 Advance Tickets may be purchased through Nov. 28th at
Petals & Potpourri, 708 SW East-Bound 40 Hwy, BS 229-4266
The Yellow Strawberry, 1745 NW Burdett Crossing, BS 224-8555
Soda Fountain/Flower Shop, 1112 W Main St, BS 220-9498
Vintage Daisy, 1446 SW Eagles Pkwy, Grain Valley 847-1001
Harley-Davidson, 3100 NW Jefferson, BS 224-5005
For more Information contact Mary Potter 797-4870 or
Sue Gfeller H-228-2159 Frances Hose Cell-419-8304
$10.00 Day of Tour Tickets – Homes shown with an * in the flyer and day of tour look for the Candy Cane in the yard
Homes on Tour
1. * Dillingham-Lewis House Museum – 15th and Main Street, Blue Springs This home has 8 rooms that are decorated in its entire splendor by local ladies.
2. Hanes – 1507 S.W. Smith, Blue SpringsYour will be amazed at how big this home is in the inside. Quaint cottage style has details at every turn. Nancy decorated every room for Christmas plus she has wonderful antiques to admire.
3. Mullane – 500 S.W. 16th Street, Blue Springs This is a modern ranch of the 70’s. This home every year is lighted so whimsical and with so many lights that Santa couldn’t miss it. Lots of Holiday cheer is in the home.
4. Bennett – 2106 S.W. Walnut, Blue Springs This home was a summer home for Judge Wright who built it around 1940. It features a large living room with a wood covered vaulted ceiling. Roselle and Jim keep Christmas out all year long in this room with her collection of nativities.
5. * Hall – 1600 S.W. 14th Street, Blue SpringsThis home will be as whimsical and beautiful as a winter wonderland can be. Jan is a decorator and has decorated the Vaile Mansion in the past. Her home is one you will get a lot of ideas for your own decorating. Don’t let the steps stop you, it’s worth it.
6. * Journagan – 2405 S.W. 19th Street, Blue SpringsBehind the gate nestled in the woods is a Prairie Style home with flavors of Frank Lloyd Wright. Carol and Jeff hope you enjoy their Christmas style of decorating. While there enjoy the beautiful views and the wonderful architecture of their home.
7. Banner – 7602 Darnell Lane, Grain ValleyLisa and Jim saw a historical home in Beaufort, South Carolina and fell in love so they had a reproduction of it built in Grain Valley. It is a West Indies Colonial with two stories and porches up and down. Come enjoy the southern hospitality and the decorations of a southern Christmas.