Chestnut Square is a living history museum dedicated to the preservation of McKinney’s history. Tickets: $10, Senior Citizens, Military and students: $7.
Preserve History, Celebrate Community and Inspire the Future
www.chestnutsquare.org Public Tour
Please purchase tour tickets on Eventbrite.com, or in the Welcome Center, Tues - Saturday.
11:00 am Thursday tours
11:00 am Saturday tours
A trained docent will guide you through a collection of our homes and buildings while providing you with relevant history of McKinney and the families that are a part of its foundation.
06/19/2026
Week 3 of Prairie Adventure Camp is in the books! 📖✨ Here are some behind the scenes of the kids learning what a school day in the 1800s really looked like: slate boards, one-room schoolhouses, and all! It's safe to say these kids are grateful for modern-day classroom. 😄
Did you know that McKinney has roots that go all the way back to the Revolutionary War? Come discover America’s history and earn your very own limited edition America 250 Chestnut Square patch. Join the Collin County Museum Patch Quest.
06/17/2026
✨ What a night to remember. ✨
Last week’s Farm to Table Dinner was everything we could have hoped for and more. It was an evening filled with incredible food, warm community, and the kind of magic that only happens when McKinney comes together.
Every detail was a testament to the heart and soul poured into this event. A five-course meal crafted by some of the most talented local chefs around, cocktails made with care, and an atmosphere that reminded us all why we love this community so deeply.
None of this would have been possible without so many incredible people. A huge thank you to:
🌿 the Chestnut Square Team and Our amazing volunteers
👨🍳 Our talented chefs
🤝 Our generous sponsors
🌱 The McKinney Farmers Market and all of our incredible farmers, ranchers, and artisans.
And, of course, thank you to every single guest who joined us. Your presence is what makes this evening so special. Until next year 🌾❤️
Have you ever wondered how the first holiday tour of homes helped create Chestnut Square ?We’re gearing up for Christmas in July! Stay tuned for your chance to purchase your Holiday Tour of Homes tickets at an incredible price! #
Looking to give your kids an experience this summer? Send them to Prairie Adventure Camp. They will have a blast learning how children lived and learned in the late 1890s to early 1900s. www.chestnutsquare.org
06/13/2026
I swapped patches with Mark from the Military Heritage Collection of North Texas. This is an AMAZING collection!! If you’ve never visited, you’re missing out!!
June 14, 2026 is Flag Day. Did you know that in 1958, 17 year old Robert Heft designed the current 50 star flag for a school project. His teacher originally gave him a B-minus, but promised to raise it to an A if the design was accepted by Congress—which it ultimately was.
06/11/2026
Our next episode of Historified! will be full of facts about America's birth and its connection to the museum at Chestnut Square Heritage Village. Tune in and learn some interesting history. Who knows, we could give you some answers to future Jeopardy or other trivia questions!
06/11/2026
Summer is in full swing here! We’re excited that so many people are earning their patches!!