Christmas Tour of Homes coming Dec. 1 to DeFuniak Springs

Wildwood, built around 1890, is one of DeFuniak Springs’ largest vintage Victorian homes and one of five homes featured during the 22nd Annual Christmas Tour of Homes in DeFuniak Springs. The event is 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 1. The tour, narrated aboard The Lil' Trolley, emphasizes the historic Circle Drive around Lake DeFuniak and its role as the original Chautauqua campus.

Special to the News Bulletin

Published: Thursday, November 29, 2012 at 10:45 AM.

DEFUNIAK SPRINGS — Partners in Progress’ 22^nd Annual Christmas Tour of Homes runs 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 1.

Tickets — adults, $18.75 plus tax; children under 12, $7.50 plus tax; and babies in arms, free — are available 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the DeFuniak Springs Visitors Center, 1162 Circle Drive.

Included homes are as follows:

• 128 E. Main St.

• 181 Plateau Ave.

• 265 S. 12^th St.

• 84 Bay Ave.

• 34 E. Main St., “Wildwood”

The nonprofit, Partners in Progress, promotes activities and community projects that promote heritage tourism in the DeFuniak area.

Proceeds from the Christmas Tour of Homes, its primary fundraiser, will benefit maintenance and operating expenses of The Lil’ Trolley, which is available for community activities, festivals, tours of the Historic District and other social events.