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Since 1983, the Austin Junior Forum (AJF) has ushered in Austin's holiday season with Christmas at the Caswell House. We're happy to present our 38th year, The Magic of Christmas, November 2nd through 9th and December 3rd, 2023.

Every year we look forward to opening our historic Daniel H. Caswell house to the community during this special time. AJF members spend approximately 2000 hours preparing for and hosting our signature fundraiser where guests shop for beautiful ornaments, holiday décor, jewelry, clothing, affordable gifts and delicious gourmet foods. Our guests also attend our many special evening and daytime events.

Since 1983, Christmas at Caswell has allowed AJF to make a significant impact on our community. We have distributed over $1.7 million dollars in grants to our partner non-profit organizations! More recently, Christmas at Caswell has helped support preservation efforts for our beloved Daniel H. Caswell house.

The Daniel C. Caswell House is owned and operated by the Austin Junior Forum, a women's volunteer organization that serves women, children, and the elderly in the Austin area. All proceeds from the rental of the house go back into the community through grants and community service projects. This elegant mansion is also honored on the National Register of Historic Places, recognized as a Texas Historic Landmark, and listed as a City of Austin Historic Landmark.