Daytrip From Shreveport – Tour of Historic Belcher Homes

The Heritage & Harvest Tour is coming up Saturday, September 24 from 10 am to 3 pm in the Belcher, Gilliam, Ida areas. If you missed the gorgeous sunflower trail festival this June here is another opportunity to enjoy the charm of the Belcher, Gilliam areas. A short drive north of Shreveport and you could be sipping lemonade under the shade of the magnolia trees as you take in the beauty and history of these homes.

Along with the three main homes located in Belcher, there are many other interesting stops on this years tour. Make sure you make it by the Gilliam Gin as they will be processing cotton during your trip.

Other stops along your tour include the Belcher Presbyterian Church, Shield's Lawn and Garden, Gilliam Gin, Red River Crossroads Museum, Hale Grist Mill, Capt Fletcher E Adams Fighter Group Squadron Museum, gardens at the home of James Allison and the Ida Methodist Church.

Many folks stop by the Belcher Presbyterian Church to buy their tour tickets, as it is easy to find. The church is at 508 Gray Street, Belcher, LA.

You can also pick up your tickets and map at any of the listed tour stop locations.

Tickets are available on the day of the tour at ll tour homes, the Belcher Presbyterian Church and the Red River Crossroads Museum in Gilliam.   The tour is sponsored by the Red River Crossroads Historical and Cultural Association.  For more information call 318-296-4303 or 318-296-4393