Homes for the Holidays tour to feature new houses

The McCoy home, which will be the site of "Moonlight and Mistletoe." (Submitted Photo)

The 32nd annual Homes for the Holidays Tour is scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 3 and Sunday, Dec. 4.

Hours on Saturday are 11 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 4 p.m.

This year, homes are decorated in the themes of "A New England Christmas in Kansas," "Tidings of Comfort and Joy," "Christmas in the Country," and "The Night Before Christmas." All the homes on the tour this year have not previously been shown.

The Banwart home, a stop on the tour. All the homes are being shown for the first time this year.(Submitted Photo)

"I believe we have astonishing houses. They're (each) magnificent in their own way," said Robin Kirch, newly installed chairwoman of the Homes for the Holidays Tour. "They're all new homes on the tour and I'm very excited."

The homes of Peter Brody, 517 Meadow Lane, Bob and Susan Carrillo, 23 N. Eddy, Lonnie and Debbie Banwart, 1302 S. National, and Robert and Laurie Uhler, 1973 Locust Road, will be showcased.

The Brody home was built in 1974 by Harold Kraft, founder of Ward-Kraft. Brody has lived in the home for one year, during which time it has undergone major interior and exterior renovation. Each room is staged to show a different view of how one might celebrate the night, according to information from the Historic Preservation Association of Bourbon County website.

The Carrillo home is also on the tour. (Submitted Photo)

The Carrillo home was built in 1906. Woodwork made by Carrillo was added to match existing wood -- from the fireplace to the crown molding and the staircase.

The Banwart residence was constructed in 1881. It was formerly located at 308 S. Crawford and used as the Presbyterian Manse. The Presbyterian Church was built in 1924-1925, so the home was moved to its present location, the site said. The Victorian home, where the Banwarts have lived for 33 years, has been remodeled and designed in a modern eclectic form, the site said.

The Uhler home was built in approximately 1911. The family has lived in the bungalow-style abode, which sits on four acres, for 10 years. It features original hardwood floors and country décor. Antiques and new pieces bought from local antique stores have been added, the site said.

The Uhler home. (Submitted Photo)

Tickets can be purchased at County Cupboard, 12 N. Main, (620) 223-5980; The Lyons Twin Mansions, 742 S. National, (620) 223-0779; SEKAN and Occasion Shop, 2210 S. Main, (620) 223-5190; Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce, 231 E. Wall Street, (620) 223-3566.

Debbie and Jeff McCoy will host the "Moonlight and Mistletoe Tour" from 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2, at 510 S. Eddy. The theme will be "Eggnog & Evergreen." A light buffet, beverages and music will be featured. Tickets to this event are $24 each, which includes the Tour of Homes on Dec. 3-4. Built in 1888 with 88 windows, this will be the only home on tour Friday evening and tickets are limited.

In conjunction with the homes tour, the 20th Annual Stocking Stuffer is Dec. 3-4, at Fort Scott Middle School 1105 E. 12th St. Admission is free.

The Brody home. (Submitted Photo)

Crafts, antiques and collectibles will be for sale from vendors from Fort Scott and the surrounding area, the site said. Hours Dec. 3 will be 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and on Dec. 4 from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. A barbecue lunch will be available for a reasonable cost, the site said.

Those interested in vending at the Stocking Stuffer may call Carolyn Crystal at (620) 223-1101 for an application.