Palm Sunday Tour of Homes

The 37th Annual Palm Sunday Tour of Homes will feature properties and lifestyles in Lake Charles's original streetcar subdivision, Margaret Place. A city-designated Historic District, Margaret Place will celebrate its one hundredth anniversary in 2012.

TOUR OF HOMES SCHEDULE

Sunday, April 1, 2012

100th Anniversary Brunch. Enjoy a deliciously prepared brunch at 121 Artisans Bistro at the gates of Margaret place. There are three seatings at 9:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. This is an advanced sale/limited ticket event. $25. Click here for details. 

The South Ryan Streetcar Re-enactment. City of Lake Charles Transit will recreate the route of the historic South Ryan Streetcar line both for citizens and guests of the Tour and other events, using a specially commissioned trolley bus. The route will allow for easy-on-and-off transit and shuttle service from the Civic Center-lakefront area to Margaret Place on Palm Sunday. An onboard docent will tell the story of the streetcar system. Free. Click here for more information about the Streetcar Re-enactment. 

Reflections of Margaret Place and ICCS in Pictures. An exhibition of photographs and images from both the Immaculate Conception Cathedral School and Margaret Place residents, regional artists and archives. Free. Click here for details.

Palm Sunday Tour of Homes. View the exteriors and interiors of nine fabulous private residences in this historic area. Advance ticket purchase encouraged. Tickets may be purchased at Margaret Place entrance gateways the day of the tour for $25. Click here for details. 

The Palm Sunday Weekend events are a function of a joint committee of the Calcasieu Historical Preservation Society, the Margaret Place Historical District Association, the Southwest Louisiana Convention and Visitor's Bureau and ICCS along with representatives from the City of Lake Charles.

Sue Zimmerman, recipient of the Mayor's Award as the 2010 Artist of the Year, created Images of Margaret Place, which will be prominent in the Palm Sunday Tour of Homes program. The paintings feature architectural accents and images of the homes on the tour. Click here to view the images and learn more about how to purchase the artwork.

Click here to review suggestions and "Rules of the House" for the Palm Sunday Tour of Homes. 

For additional information, images and schedule visit, www.calcasieupreservation.org or contact Adley Cormier, ajpcormier@gmail.com. To purchase tickets click here. 

A special thanks to our Gold Sponsors listed below. To learn more about all the Palm Sunday Tour of Homes Sponsors click here.