2001 Christmas Tour of Homes Back to index
 
THE second Maysville Christmas Tour of Homes was held Saturday, Dec. 15, 2001, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.  Sponsored by the Maysville Beautification Committee, tickets were $2 each with proceeds going towards Veterans Park improvements.
   The tour included the inside of three homes: Roy & Angie Morris of 13341 Gillsville Hwy, David & Catherine Daniel of 437 Sims St, and Gary Freeman of 30 Homer St.  Churches included were the Maysville United Methodist Church on Alley St, Maysville Baptist Church at 15 Homer St and Wilson's United Methodist Church on Maysville Rd.  Several residents allowed outside tours of their yards, including: Tony & Teresa Embrick on Deadwyler Rd, Mike Hill of 1172 Silver Dollar Rd, JB & Shirley Byers of 774 West Freeman St, and TJ Tatum of 89 Sims St.
   Thanks to all who made this event possible!  This is one of the best and most under-rated events in Maysville.		 Roy & Angie Morris of 13341 Gillsville Hwy, have renovated an old farmhouse located on the Craven property and Roy works as farm manager for Joe Craven.
   The exterior of the house was beautifully decorated as well as the interior.  Inside were several Christmas trees--two of which are pictured.  (Click on the photos to enlarge.)  A traditional-colored tree featured a Santa's face with a flowing beard centered on the tree.  A Victorian-themed tree featured lots of lace and beads with dolls at the base.
   The dining room featured not one but two dining tables, each set with a different Christmas pattern!  A unique aspect of the home is that the kitchen and dining room are in front rooms of the home.  By placing the bedrooms towards the rear of the home--and thus further from the road--maximum quiet and comfort was achieved.  Angie does all the decorating and this house is just full of country charm!

David & Catherine Daniel, of 437 Sims Street, live in the historic Atkins-Sims House.  The home, built in 1855, is Maysville's oldest surviving structure, and the only antebellum house in Maysville.
   Every room in the expansive home was decorated with the Christmas spirit--even the walk-in pantry! Popular rooms include the hobby room, where a variety of collectibles such as Coke bottles, toys, dolls and photographs are maintained,  as well as a charming Victorian bedroom with chiffon draped over the poster bed.  The hobby room featured a white Christmas tree with clear lights and the Victorian bedroom featured a Victorian-themed Christmas tree.
   The tour of this home included a greeting at the front door by Mrs. Daniel dressed in period attire, a quick history briefing in the front room by Mr. Daniel, and assisted tours by Maysville residents throughout the home.  Upon leaving, visitors were given a candy cane and a Christmas pencil as a holiday token of appreciation from Mrs. Daniel.
   The yard was beaming with lighted Christmas decorations of all kinds as well as a decorated cedar tree.  A small spotlight projected a Christmas image on the front porch.  As always, this home never disappoints and would be worth the ticket price alone.

 

The historic Maysville United Methodist Church on North Main Street dates from about 1884 and is the only Maysville church still housed in its original structure.  It is spectacularly decorated for the holiday season, both inside and out.  On the lawn outside was a Model T car courtesy of Thomas Edgar Kent.  It was spotlighted and had a wreath on the grill.  This set the mood for a "classical" Christmas theme.  The shrubbery was covered with clear net lighting, luminaries lined the sidewalk to the porch where a live tree stood covered with clear lights.
   Inside presented a festive array of garland, live red poinsettias, fresh fruit wreaths and an immense live tree.  The tree was draped with red bows and white feathery angels.
   Church members offered refreshments and sang Christmas carols.