Holiday Fun: Gwinnett County offers holiday bus tour of cultural, historic sites

LAWRENCEVILLE, GA– Bundle up the family for a Holiday Bus Tour of Gwinnett County’s cultural and historic sites on Sunday, Dec. 18, 3 to 7 p.m. The event will mark the county’s first time hosting a holiday bus tour and organizers are encouraging guests to register early. The deadline is Dec. 12.

Stops include:

• McDaniel Farm Parkin Duluth, a former cotton farm dating back to an 1820 land lottery purchase
• Chesser-Williams Housein Buford, circa-1850s, with original stenciled paintings on the interior and exterior walls
• Gwinnett History Campusin Lawrenceville, including the storied Lawrenceville Female Seminary, the circa-1827 Isaac Adair House and the scenic Preservation Lawn
• The stately 1855Gwinnett Historic Courthouse in Lawrenceville, featuring a four-story clocktower and turret balcony overlooking the town square

The festive event also features costumed guides, giveaways, and light refreshments.

“It’s the perfect opportunity to take a break from the holiday hustle and bustle, get outside and explore Gwinnett’s unique offerings, and make some fun memories with family and friends,” said Gwinnett Parks and Recreation Director Chris Minor.

The tour will leave from the Lawrenceville Female Seminary, located at 455 South Perry St., Lawrenceville.

Admission is $11 per person. Guests must register by Dec. 12 at GwinnettParks.com. For more information, call 770-904-3500.