2026 Historic Tyler on Tour
Since 1981, Historic Tyler on Tour has been our nonprofit organization’s largest annual fundraiser. Over 200 homeowners have graciously opened their historic homes to the public to showcase the benefits (and beauty) of historic preservation.
Saturday, March 28 from 10am-5pm and Sunday March 29 from 1pm-5pm.
2026 Tour
The 2026 Historic Tyler on Tour returns us to the Brick Streets and Azalea Districts, showcasing a rare form of the Bungalow and varied examples of the popular and endlessly adaptable Colonial Revival style predominant in the early twentieth century, celebrating our tour hosts’ dedicated preservation efforts and giving you a chance to explore the architectural heritage and stories that make Tyler unique.
Homes on Tour:
- 434 S. Chilton Ave. (1922 Airplane Bungalow Craftsman)
- 207-209 W. Rusk St. (c. 1930 Colonial Revival Duplex)
- 1015 S. Broadway Ave. (1928 Colonial Revival)
- 314 W. 1st St. (c. 1935 Colonial Revival Duplex)
Online ticket pre-orders are $15 for members and $25 for non-members.
*One ticket is good for one tour through each home on either day.
Special Events
Friday, March 27th
Candlelight Home Tour (7-8:30pm) & Garden Party (7pm-10pm)
Showcasing the home of Dr. Lourell and Lynda Sutliff at 1920 S. Chilton Ave.
Tickets $125 for Members / $150 for Non-Members
(also includes admission to the weekend Historic Home Tour)
Find more information at https://www.historictyler.org/htot, and make sure to check out this month’s @tylertodaymagazine for details on the tour and this year’s amazing homes and homeowners.
Tickets will be available to the public starting March 1 , 2026.
Are you interested in serving as a docent at this year’s tour? Please submit the form at https://www.historictyler.org/volunteer to let us know.
Ride the Tour
Use code HTOT to receive 15% off an e-bike rental during the tour weekend (March 29-30).
Tour tickets and e-bike rental tickets must be purchased separately. A 3-hour or 4-hour rental is suggested to allow time to visit all four tour homes. Note: This is a self-guided tour. Ride Tyler staff will NOT be accompanying patrons on this ride.
Click here to reserve your e-bike rental!
Questions? Contact Ride Tyler at (903) 508-0100.
About Historic Tyler
Historic Tyler, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Our mission is to promote the preservation and protection of historic structures and sites through advocacy, education, involvement, and public and private investment.