From: "Lisa Rogers" <development@historyisfun.com> Subject: A Unique Holiday Shopping Experience Awaits Date: Mon, 30 Nov 2009 10:57:03 -0600 Message-ID: <!&!AAAAAAAAAAAuAAAAAAAAAK3VigbsUk1Oj7sxKsHQoSMBAOCm6Y9nvtlBgY5s3HWmKG8AAAAAWxgAABAAAAD5tYVD9BanQoMYM8s8X0OLAQAAAAA=@historyisfun.com>
Contact: Lisa Rogers
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Washington County Historical Society
320 S. 5th Avenue
West Bend, WI 53095
262-335-4678
A Unique Holiday Shopping Experience Awaits
Looking for that really special gift? Look no further than the Washington
County Historical Society's "Christmastime at the Old Courthouse Museum.
This festive gift and music filled event is Friday, December 4 through
Sunday, December 6 at the Old Courthouse Museum.
Gifts galore abound at the Silent auction that opens Friday December 4, at
6:00p.m. Auction items include hand-made quilts, framed historic
photographs, wine gift baskets, Waterford Crystal, Collectibles, Children's
items, Green Bay Packer tickets, and more. While deciding on your bid,
enjoy the festive music presented by the Kettle Moraine Lutheran High School
Percussion Ensemble and the Show Choir, "The Echoes."
The holiday festivities continue with a Historic Holiday Tour featuring
historic locations in Downtown West Bend. This unique event is presented at
12:00p.m. to 3:30p.m. and is only $8 per person. Unlike the "traditional"
holiday home tour, this is a one time opportunity to discover interesting
area history. The tour includes a booklet and complimentary bus service
courtesy of Johnson School Bus. The silent auction will be open for bids.
Christmas fun continues on Sunday, December 6 with a performance of holiday
classics by "Selah Strings." This local string trio is sure to put everyone
in the festive spirit. This is also your chance to purchase hand made
bakery, candy, and snacks at the Christmas bake sale, and make your winning
bid at the silent auction. Silent auction and Holiday Raffle ticket will be
drawn. Sunday's event takes place from 12:00p.m. to 4:00p.m.
Holiday Raffle tickets are on sale now and can be purchased at Jeff's
Spirits on Main, M & I Bank, downtown West Bend, and the south branch of
Glacier Hills Credit Union. Tickets will be on sale during the three-day
event at the Old Courthouse Museum. Don't miss your chance to be the grand
prize winner and walk away with $2,500 cash! Complimentary refreshments will
be available all three days.
For more information about Christmastime at the Old Courthouse Museum,
please call the Washington County Historical Society at 262-335-4678. This
event is the society's biggest fundraiser. All proceeds benefit the
Society's museums, educational programming, activities, and events.
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