Chestnut Square Heritage Village
Chestnut Square is a living history museum dedicated to the preservation of Collin County history. Tickets: $10, Senior Citizens, Military and students: $7.
We are also the home of the Historic McKinney Farmers Market. www.chestnutsquare.org
https://youtube.com/@thehistorifiedpodcast?si=60E3Lxxw0U3pgrVA Public Tour
Please purchase tour tickets on Eventbrite.com, or in the Welcome Center, Tues - Saturday.
11:00 am Thursday tours
11:00 am Saturday tours
A trained docent will guide you through a collection of our homes and buildings while providing you with relevant history of McKinney and the families that are a part of its foundation.
07/22/2024
In honor of National Ice Cream Day, tune into the newest episode of Historified to learn all about the Dixie Store and our Guinness World Record! https://youtu.be/CktMKOUGZxE?si=PhA-6-gUIlTKLmgf
07/21/2024
It's National Ice Cream Day! What's your favorite flavor?
07/20/2024
"Deck the halls with boughs of holly..." and join us on December 7th and 8th for a festive tour of stunning homes. Chestnut Square presents McKinney’s 51st Annual Holiday Tour of Homes. Don't miss out on the holiday magic—get your tickets early!
Tour dates are December 7 & 8, 2024 from 10am - 5pm. Purchase your tickets today! 🎟️🎟️🎟️🎟️
https://ow.ly/3Y5550SGyC3
07/17/2024
"The stockings were hung by the chimney with care..." In hopes that you'll join us on December 7th and 8th for the 51st Annual Holiday Tour of Homes presented by
Chestnut Square.
You won't want to miss the beautiful homes on this tour.
Save $10 on tickets during Christmas in July!
Tour dates are December 7 & 8, 2024 from 10am - 5pm. Get your tickets today! click on the link below 🎟️🎟️ https://ow.ly/bnYe50SEJf9
in July
07/17/2024
Please go to www.mckinney.communityvotes.com and find museums under the category Sports, Recreation, and Fitness. Thank you for your vote!
07/15/2024
Reserve your tour and tea tickets now during the Christmas in July Sale! Chestnut Square presents McKinney’s 51st Annual Holiday Tour of Homes, December 7th and 8th, 2024 from 10am - 5pm. Join us for a festive tour of stunning homes. Enjoy a delightful tea from 9:00-10:30 AM on both days. Don't miss out on the holiday magic—get your tickets early!🎟️🎟️🎟️🎟️ See link below!
https://ow.ly/6SFZ50SBJjr
07/12/2024
Do you have children's or family friendly books at home that are just sitting around and collecting dust? Would it bring you to joy to share your love of books and help spark the imagination of our community? Consider donating them to our Little Free Library! Books can be dropped off at our office located on the Southend of our village behind our 1920's Bevel House (405 S. Chestnut St.)!
07/11/2024
Come see McKinney's own record holder, the largest Ice Cream Freezer collection in the world! You can see the collection in our Dixie Store/Welcome Center! The Dixie Store is open during regular office hours, including Saturday mornings during Texas' #1 Farmer's Market!
07/11/2024
It's that time of year again!
Chestnut Square presents McKinney’s 51st Annual Holiday Tour of Homes.
Our Christmas in July sale is happening now through July 28th. Save $10 on McKinney’s 51st Annual Holiday Tour of Homes during Christmas in July! Tour dates are December 7 & 8, 2024 from 10am - 5pm.
https://chestnutsquare.app.neoncrm.com/nx/portal/neonevents/events #/events/5911
07/10/2024
We won Texas last year, so let's show the nation what McKinney's Farmers Market is made of! Help us win #1 in the USA by voting today. Your support makes all the difference! Vote here today: https://markets.farmland.org/markets/9612378 🌟🗳️
07/08/2024
Join us on July 27th for a special Docent Training at Chestnut Square! 🌟 Whether you're new or seasoned, this event is perfect for anyone passionate about preserving history and educating our community. Enjoy lite refreshments, coffee, and the opportunity to connect with fellow history enthusiasts. If you love connecting with people and honoring history, we’d love for you to be part of this adventure. Let’s preserve history together! RSVP free at the link here: https://chestnutsquare.app.neoncrm.com/nx/portal/neonevents/events #/events/6367 🕰️📚
07/04/2024
Come to the Red White and Boom block party!! Grab your very own Pocket Pioneers and learn about McKinney History!! McKinney, Texas - Unique by Nature
07/04/2024
Creative fun at Historic Downtown McKinney’s block party for Red White & Boom!
McKinney, we need your help! Help us update our World Record!!
07/04/2024
Come visit Historified hosts Annie and Jamie at their booth in Downtown McKinney during Red, White, and Boom 🇺🇸! Celebrate the USA’s birthday by honoring our history! They’ll be there until 2 PM so be sure to stop by.
07/04/2024
Come hang out with us after the parade!! We’re at Louisiana and Chestnut.
06/30/2024
As Pocket John’s historic adventure in South Dakota comes to an end, he visited the Keystone Historical Museum and learned all about Carrie Ingalls Swanzey (Laura Ingalls Wilder’s feisty little sister) as well as Keystone’s mining history. He again was inspired by the beautiful scenery. He ran into a strange skeleton with sharp teeth! Even former presidents enjoyed meeting him! (He met the man who was President the year John and his family built the famous Faires House located now in Chestnut Square Historic Village! Do you know who that was??John especially enjoyed traveling the pigtail roads and seeing the ingenious bridges. He’s ready to board the flying machine to head back to McKinney. So long South Dakota!! Keep your eye out for Pocket Pioneers and their adventures. Go to www.chestnut square.org to download your very own Pocket Pioneer and begin a historic adventure. Be sure to tag Chestnut Square Historic Village on Facebook.
Pocket John Faires’s adventures in South Dakota continue. He learned that 90% of Mount Rushmore was sculpted using dynamite to blast the granite. John Faires would have been part of the crew who worked on this awesome sculpture. Then, down the road, he saw the on going Crazy Horse sculpture. This project began in 1948. The details on this great leader’s face are amazing! In Custer State Park, John rode the Needles Highway and was amazed by the beauty of the formations. He stopped by a ranger station and learned all about the buffalo herds in the park. Stay tuned for his continued adventures. You can start having your own adventures with Chestnut Square’s Pocket Pioneers by going to www.chestnutsquare.org to download one today.
06/27/2024
ANNOUNCEMENT: Only 4 SPOTS left! Prairie Adventure Camp is almost officially SOLD OUT! We currently have 4 spots remaining for our Hop, Skip, and Jump into the Past Camp July 23-25! 🌾 ! 🏃♂️🌞 In this camp kids learn Hopscotch, Candle Making, Stick Weaving, and Cornbread Making. Register now! Get your tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/prairie-adventure-day-camp-tickets-825584865557
Pocket John Faires is on an adventure! He rode the flying machine to South Dakota. Then he had to rent a horseless carriage. He was right at home as he traveled through a ghost town and then saw rock features that were formed over millions of years! John loved seeing a buffalo and prairie dogs. As the sun set on his first day, he declared it was a great day. Follow for more pocket John adventures. Go to www.chestnutsquare.org to find your very own Pocket Pioneer and begin an adventure!
06/22/2024
We’ve been nominated! Now we need your help! Cast your vote for Chestnut Square by following the link below and click “nominate” by our entry!
CommunityVotes McKinney 2024 Official 2024 Community Voting Awards Platform for McKinney, TX. Where the community votes for their favorites every year.
06/21/2024
We are working on updating the Dixie Store Exhibits. We would love your help identifying some of the names on Dixie's famous paddle. Please comment and share so that we can learn more about these scamps! Or please, share your own stories of the Dixie Store.
06/21/2024
🎉 Congratulations Ella! 🎉
We are thrilled to announce that Ella is the lucky winner of our Prairie Adventure Camp drawing! 🏆✨ Ella, we can't wait to see you embark on this exciting journey through history!
🌾 Limited spots are still available for the Prairie Adventure Camp! 🌾
Don't miss out on this unique opportunity for your child to experience life on the prairie, learn new skills, and make unforgettable memories. Sign up today and join Ella in this amazing adventure!
📅 Register now: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/prairie-adventure-day-camp-tickets-825584865557
06/21/2024
Our favorite part of the day! Enjoying the beauty of Chestnut Sqaure nestled in the heart of downtown McKinney!!
06/11/2024
Summer 2024!!!! Join us at Prairie Adventure Camp at Chestnut Square!!!!
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11:00 am Thursday - $10 per adult guest / $7 per senior or military guest
11:00 am Saturday tours - Complementary
Please contact us at: [email protected] to reserve a private tour.
A docent will guide you through 7 of our homes and buildings while providing you with relevant history of McKinney and the families that are a part of its foundation. Senior Citizens, Military and student discounts available.
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