AJ Bush Homeplace Holiday Open House December 15-17, 2016 | Once-A-Year Opportunity to Tour 1909 Historic Home

If you love historic homes or if you’re a beautiful bean lover, you’ll certainly want to take the opportunity to travel to Dandridge, TN on December 15, 16 or 17, 2016 for the annual AJ and Sallie Bush Homeplace Holiday Open House. This once-a-year opportunity is your chance to visit this lovely home built in 1909 by the founder of the iconic American brand Bush’s Beans. The Holiday Open House will be held from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. each day.

AJ Bush Homeplace Holiday Open House December 15-17, 2016

During this special time of year, the historic homeplace of AJ & Sallie Bush is beautifully decorated for the holidays and visitors are welcome to take a step back in time and enjoy and old-fashioned Christmas. 

Make plans to visit the Bush’s Visitor Center and enjoy a wonderful home-cooked lunch at Bush’s Family Cafe. While you’re there, take in the special holiday tour of the Bush Homeplace just across the road. You’ll be amazed at the all-American history of Bush’s Beans as your tour the Museum and you’ll love shopping in the family’s original General Store founded in 1897.

HeySmokies Insider Tip: If you’re a foodie, or even if you’re not, you gotta try the Pinto Bean Pie. Seriously, if you like pecan pie, you’ll love this original creation from the kitchen of Bush’s Family Cafe! And for the latest and greatest recipes from Bush’s Beans, be sure to become a fan on Facebook!

AJ Bush Homeplace Holiday Open House December 15-17, 2016

Bush’s Visitor Center is housed in the family’s original General Store in Dandridge, TN

For more information, visit Bush’s Visitor Center or call 865-509-3077. Bush’s Visitor Center is open 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Monday through Sunday during the winter season. Bush’s Family Cafe is open from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Closed Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

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