This place is a treasure and I really enjoyed the experience we had here. We had come to the area for an event, and when the event ended we decided to stay and poke around a little bit. This is a collection of homes and other buildings (stores, church, etc) paying tribute to McKinney's past. Some are outfitted with actual artifacts from the original occupants, while others are displayed with like items from the period of McKinney's history. It was fascinating to walk through them and visualize what life must have been like. My hat is off to the city and to all the great people who make this treasure possible! read more

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Did you ever hear the saying," if it was a snake it would have bit you"? McKinney has been part of my life since childhood. Not long ago,it was a sleepy little city north of Dallas. No more. It's exploded and one of the good things that's come with that, Historical preservation. I've driven past this area for decades. Today I turned off the main road to check out some construction. Sitting right in front of me,the oldest house in McKinney! This little area of town has preserved several homes that go back to the beginning. I can't wait to return when I can access the inside of these great places that have been restored to time accurate living models. The grounds are always open,so you can stroll around imagining what it was like living in the area 100 years ago . read more

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We attended the wedding of one of our grandsons, here, this weekend. The village is very quaint. They rented the yellow house across from the chapel for the bride and her ladies to chill and get ready in. It's lovely and homey. And rumored to be haunted. The groom and his men had a very small room in the back of the chapel. Too small really. The reception was great... the groom's cousin put up fantastic charcuterie tables, there was a cute bar trailer offering beer/wine and sodas, so guests had plenty to do while the photographer finished shooting family photos in the chapel. One dark smudge on an otherwise very beautiful day, happened in the chapel. When it was the groom's family photo time, and the groomsmen were waiting, there was a woman -we're not sure who she was or what her position was-some sort of facilitator - who, instead of informing guests that chapel rules were no alcohol ( we had brought our wine and beer in while we waited for our turn) bellowed at a guest who was taking care of the groomsmen and brought them some beers- that 'the man upstairs says no alcohol' or some such thing. The guest was taken aback and recounted the account of Jesus turning water into wine.' She bellowed again- so while the groom's family trying to get their pictures taken this woman who is at the front of the chapel , where the photos are being taken is bellowing to the back pew. "It's chapel rules." This woman was also checking if people had mud on their shoes. Fine. Totally understandable... However, as she was reminded....she should have, being the representative of the business, acting professionally-gone to the back and simply said,'hey guys there's a no food/no drink policy for the chapel.' Instead the groom's family photos may have tense looking postures/faces. After that incident, the guests shrugged it off, grooms party and family headed for the reception. And, then..... there was a great dj and outside/undercover dancing! What a fun time! The day was an amazing time of love and fun and family-except for that one rude employee this review would be five stars. read more

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Rented the Bevel House at Chestnut Square for my mother's 100th Birthday. What a beautiful venue. So affordable in comparison to all the other places we searched. Had the food catered and dropped off. Kim and her staff took care of everything. They had all the chafing dish buffet servers to keep the food warm. Everything was displayed beautifully. Tables and linen...and at the end of the day we just took down our decorations and they boxed our leftovers. Having her staff option was wonderful, made the day stress free. If you are looking for a location for wedding, birthday, or any special celebration make sure you consider Chestnut Square. Love the location, the affordability! Wonderful venue. read more

Went a while back and did the tour. It was very interesting!!. Went with relatives and apparently they are only open one day a week?? We were able to walk around and look at the houses. read more

Love walking around downtown McKinney, so many shops and small business. You can also take the free trolley.

HOLIDAY TOUR OF HOMES! Beautifully decorated historic homes right off downtown McKinney. read more

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Chestnut Square is a historic venue. I love dee jaying Wedding Receptions and Private Events here. Kim and the other staff are so easy to work with. The farmers market is a big event here also, come out for some great produce and homemade items. read more

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Who knew there were clusters of cute, old-timely historical villages in North Dallas? Well not me! Chestnut Square has a farmers market every 1st and 3rd Saturday in the winter months. There were all kinds of goods for sale, like fresh vegetables, fried pie, beef jerky, homemade soaps, tamales, and more. I would come back again just to try more food and to check out other vendors. This area is also understandably used for weddings, as the cluster of quaint historic houses and chapel make a nice venue. Hmm, maybe it'll go on my own "potential venues" list? read more

Chestnut Square Historic Village - Historic house - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me - McKinney, Texas

Chestnut Square is just off of the McKinney downtown square and features a collection of historic homes brought (hence, "historic village") to Chestnut Square to be maintained and available for tours. Tours are available Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays at 11 AM. Every Saturday during the summer they have a Farmer's Market from 8 until 12. During the winter, they have a winter farmer's market whenever the wind chill won't be below 40 degrees. There's not much in the way of produce during the winter. I like the summer's farmers markets better. I particularly recommend Lucky Layla's drinkable yogurt and Rosey Ridge's bread and jams. Really good. Chestnut Square has a lot of activities going on throughout the year and they are usually well attended and well managed. Check out their Living History Days for gun fights and re-enactments. The ghost tours in downtown are put on each year by Chestnut Square. The buildings are in different levels of repair. The Dulaney House and The Johnson? House are beautiful and frequently used for weddings and wedding receptions. The Two Bit Taylor house is occasionally open for tour and worth seeing (nothing fancy but very historical). The school house is pretty cool. The Faires house could use some serious TLC but it has a lot of history. There was a big murder trial here way back and the jury was sequestered in this house. You can walk the grounds any time, but the houses are only open for tour with the escort of the docent. The gardens, pathways, rose hedges and mature trees make this a nice place for a photographer, particularly in the spring. read more

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This place is adorable! Saturday and Sunday mornings from 8-12 there's a small Farmer's Market made up of about 30 or so tables. A great way to pick up some local fresh ingredients, maybe a bottle of wine. Under the trees here you'll feel quite comfortable walking around this 3/4 mile circle, taking a peek of what North Dallas has to offer. Rain or shine, I've noticed these people will be here, so don't let a drizzly Saturday go to waste! They have all kinds of other events and things going on in the square! I great spot to take the family and enjoy our coming Fall weather. read more

I love the haunted tour and the tour guided paranormal investigations. Well worth the money for experiencing the paranormal.

I honestly don't think you can find a better wedding venue than Chestnut Square in McKinney. We looked at so many places prior to finding Chestnut Square (C.S.) and when we first laid eyes on the property, we knew it was for us! The grounds are laid out perfectly and you have the option of how you'd like to utilize the space. The venue is laid out over an entire block in historic McKinney. There is a beautiful Chapel that we were had our ceremony in, and they also have a garden outside should you prefer to get married outdoors. The bride suite was to die for; it was inside one of the older houses on the property and set up for the entire bridal party. The reception hall was a stone's throw away from the chapel and Kim, the event manager and day of coordinator, guided guests there as we left to take our photos. They also have a covered outdoor pavilion that we utilized as our "party area" and danced the night away with our family and friends. Kim was amazing and honestly saved us from getting a wedding coordinator. Her services alone would be a reason to choose C.S. over other venues. She coordinated with our DJ, our photographers, our guests, our vendors, etc. to make sure everything flowed seamlessly throughout the evening; she even rang the chapel bell during our first kiss! We are so happy to have found Chestnut Square and we hope you will be too! read more

Our wedding Saturday evening was everything we wanted it to be. It could not have been so perfect without Kim and the wonderful staff. All of our guests loved the venue and it provided the exact atmosphere we wanted. We only looked at this venue and knew it was the place for us. Thank you all so much for helping make our special day feel so magical! read more

The lady Jamie in the actual office is rude. They denied me, a student, of service learning for one of my college classes because they could only have one. Don't ask for volunteers if you are going to deny them and only allow one a month. read more

Chestnut Square Historic Village is a beautiful place to visit. There are historic homes to tour through on Tuesday, Thursday or Saturday at 11 a.m. There are trolley tours of the historic district the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of each month. A Ghostly Hauntings tour is given on the 3rd Saturday evening of each month. The Farmers Market is here on Saturdays from 8 a.m. til noon every Saturday during April through October. Weddings, Receptions, Birthday Parties and Teas and Tours are just a few of the events that are offered here. Come out and learn some of the history of McKinney by visiting these wonderful old homes in such a beautiful setting. read more

Chestnut Square a collection of historic homes complete with mascots; Chester the cat and Collin & McKinney the miniature goats. I'm going into my 2nd year homeschooling and I'm always looking for ways to have fun and educate all at the same time. The tour was amazing! The docent who gave the tour even allowed us to touch items in the homes for a hands on learning experience. She never tired of the endless questions and made us feel right at home. They offer private tours, group tours, haunted tours, and holiday tours. They have living history days, pioneer camp for children during the summer, (who happened to be having camp while we were there, looking like they were having a blast!), farmers market, and even facility rentals including the chapel. This was a tour that the almost 6 year old enjoyed and this 39 year old adored! I can't say enough about Chestnut Square, it is a must see and appreciate. A great way to further appreciate, what just outside of Historic McKinney Square, has to offer. P.S. it's air conditioned, so don't let the heat scare you! Dixie's General Store was a huge hit at the end of the tour...something for boys and girls of all ages. We are already planning to do the haunted tour and Holiday tour. A big thank you to all the volunteers & docents, for your hard work in preserving local history and making it educational & fun for all ages and levels of interest. read more