McDaniel-Tichenor House

05/07/2026

Happy Graduation to Mollie!
Grad season is upon us and there's no better place to celebrate such a meaningful milestone than the beautiful McDaniel-Tichenor House!
From graduation parties to senior photos, our historic home provides the perfect backdrop to honor every accomplishment.
Celebrate the memories, the hard work, and the exciting chapter ahead with us at the McDaniel-Tichenor House. We can't wait to be part of your special season!

05/05/2026

The McDaniel-Tichenor House garden is showing out and ready for you to join us for a beautiful Garden Party this Saturday! With your ticket purchase, sip on Edgar's Easy Peachy Punch or Gipsy's Blueberry Blossom, plus a variety of other refreshing drinks, delicious food, live music, and a lovely bouquet bar. It's going to be such a special afternoon, you won't want to miss it!

05/05/2026

Tichenor Tuesday✨
This elegant porcelain vase features a richly saturated cobalt-blue ground, densely adorned with a profusion of hand-painted floral motifs. Blossoms in soft shades of coral, lavender, ivory, and gold unfold across the surface in layered clusters, interwoven with delicate green foliage and fine, branching stems. The composition evokes a lush garden in full bloom—a visual language often associated with prosperity, renewal, and harmony in East Asian decorative arts.
The vessel’s form—its rounded body rising to a gently flared neck—creates a graceful silhouette that complements the intricate surface decoration. Fine linework and carefully controlled glazing reflect skilled craftsmanship, while the vibrant palette suggests techniques commonly seen in decorative porcelain produced for both domestic enjoyment and export.
Displayed within the historic interiors of the McDaniel-Tichenor House, the vase offers a striking contrast to its Southern architectural setting, illustrating the global influences that have long shaped American decorative traditions. Its presence enriches the home’s collection, adding a note of color, delicacy, and cultural exchange.✨

05/02/2026

We were thrilled to support the Historical Society of Monroe by participating in this year's Porchfest! Thank you to everyone who stopped by the McDaniel-Tichenor House to enjoy Josh Mobley and Friends perform! It was a beautiful afternoon filled with great music and community!

05/02/2026

We are looking forward to Porchfest today with Josh Mobley & Friends!!! Thank you to The Historical Society of Walton County for putting on such a wonderful event for our community. See you all at 1pm! 🎶🎸🏡

🎶 Kicking off Porch Fest 2026– Josh Mobley & Friends!
Join us on May 2nd at 1 PM on the McDaniel-Tichenor porch as our first local musician Josh Mobley brings his signature lead guitar sound to start the day off right.
A familiar face in our community, Josh spends his days restoring historic hardwood floors—helping preserve the very homes that make events like Porch Fest so special. When he’s not working, you can find him playing with his band Deep Roots… and for this show, he’s bringing along a few talented friends!
Come out, grab a spot on the lawn, and enjoy the first notes of an unforgettable day of music 🎸

05/02/2026

We thoroughly enjoyed our reception with the Monroe-Walton County Library celebrating the arrival of Gipy's Dollhouse!
Thank you to everyone who joined us to celebrate this special moment as the dollhouse moves into the McDaniel-Tichenor House. Right where it belongs!

04/30/2026

04/30/2026

So many lovely springtime events await this May 9, Mother's Day weekend!
We invite you to don your favorite garden attire and join us at the McDaniel-Tichenor House for an elegant Garden Party from 3-5 PM.
Enjoy an afternoon of live music, thoughtfully prepared refreshments, and a charming bouquet bar in a beautiful historic setting.
Purchase your tickets on our website, www.mcdaniel-tichenor.org. We look forward to a truly delightful garden party!

04/28/2026

Tichenor Tuesday ✨
Mounted on the exterior side porch of the McDaniel-Tichenor House, this decorative wall-mounted barometer evokes the romance and symbolism of seafaring life. Cast in metal and finished with a weathered verdigris patina, the piece is richly ornamented with a stylized sailing ship under full mast, flanked by nautical elements that suggest exploration and navigation. At its center rests a circular barometric dial, protected by glass, designed to measure atmospheric pressure and traditionally used to forecast changes in weather.
Below the dial, an anchor motif reinforces the maritime theme, symbolizing stability and safe harbor. The elongated vertical support and ornamental flourishes lend the object a sense of balance and symmetry, while also allowing it to function as a striking architectural accent.
While barometers were once essential tools for anticipating shifts in weather, this example likely serves a more symbolic role. Its maritime imagery may reflect the Tichenor family’s love of travel, suggesting an appreciation for distant horizons and the spirit of journeying beyond home. ✨

04/24/2026

Join us for a lovely Garden Party on Saturday, May 9, from 3 PM - 5 PM! Spend the afternoon enjoying live music, delicious food, refreshing drinks, and a fun bouquet bar. We hope to see you there! Tickets are available to purchase on our website, www.mcdaniel-tichenor.org.