Frontier Christmas - Historic Washington, Kentucky



Horse Drawn Carriage Rides		Attending Tree Lighting Service

RELIVING OUR PAST (This is 2007 press release, 2008 will be posted close to event)

Stroll Washington's flagstone sidewalks, enjoy the smells of pine and food being served, candle-lit windows, strolling musicians and carolers, bell ringers - even bagpipes and Santa Claus!... It's Frontier Christmas in Washington, Kentucky once again! This year marks the 40th
year for this annual event and it promises to be the best yet! So mark your calendar for Saturday, December 6th , from 10 am to 6 pm and Sunday, December 7th , from 11 am until 5 pm. Listen for a fiddler and a singing dulcimer player throughout the town, as well as a few surprises! This event is sponsored by Old Washington, Inc. with support from the City of Maysville.

Watch candle dipping of traditional bayberry beeswax tapers at Mefford’s Fort C. 1787 museum; quilting and weaving at the Albert Sidney Johnston House C. 1797 Museum where they will also be serving hot "Cyder", crafts and Amish food at Paxton Inn C.1810 Museum, antique dolls and Civil War memorabilia at the Harriet Beecher Stowe Museum Slavery to Freedom C. 1807 Museum, and a play, "The Christmas Shoes" presented at 3:00 pm and 6:00 pm on Saturday and again at 1:30 pm and 4:30 pm on Sunday by Grace Church in the 1795 Presbyterian Church. They have added the children's play, "The King Is Coming" at 1:30 & 4:30 on Saturday and again 12:00 noon on Sunday. Play tickets are free and may be picked up at the Log Visitor's Center. Concerts are abundant..."Sweet Funk" (dulcimer and guitar) 1:00 to 3:00 pm on Saturday and Justin Bridges - Fiddle & Whistle Flute from 2:00 to 4:00 on Sunday at the Albert Sidney Johnston House Museum. A melodious Harp 1:00 to 3:00 pm by Douglas Webb Saturday and "Honeysuckle Sounds" (dulcimers, Irish Whistle flute and Mrs. Santa playing the Auto harp) on Sunday from 2:00 to 4:00 pm in the C, 1848 Old Church Museum.

Step back in time as you take a carriage ride from the town center and visit the antique horse-drawn carriages in the Carriage Museum behind the Carousel Shop, next to the Log Cabin visitor's Center - there the Mason County Homemakers will offer food and crafts. Next door is the Simon Kenton Store Museum, full of Kentucky memorabilia, crafts and antiques for sale. Unique handmade gifts are also for sale in the Meeting House and in the many antique and specialty shops that line Old Main Street.

Holiday fare will also be served at Marshall Key's Tavern, Haven's Chapel, the Meeting House and the 1790 Row House Mall where silversmiths reside - The 1790 Kitchen will offer sandwiches, drinks, bakes goods and homemade candies... Rekindle the spirit of yesterday in Washington. Visit Washington’s almost 30 permanent shops brimming with gifts, antiques, candles, crafts and specialty shops, an antique lamp shop, framing shops, brass & copper restoration, jewelry making, art and much more. Trees, wreaths and greenery will be available in the center of the village. Food is a real treat, especially crème candy and transparent tarts, (a Mason County delicacy), and bourbon balls will be found throughout the 1700s village.

Come, warm your heart and rekindle the spirit of yesterday with the scents and sights of early days in Washington, 4 miles south of Maysville on old US 68, an easy 59 miles NE of Lexington, 50 miles west of Portsmouth, Ohio, 90 miles W of Huntington, 51 miles east of Cincinnati, (take Wilder Exit #77 off I-275 onto Route #9 – also known as the AA Highway), then turn right at the light by Wendy’s onto
US 68, turn left at the second light up into Old Washington. For more information contact Washington’s Log Visitor’s Center 606-759-7411. Visit our Web site: www.washingtonky.com

Frontier Christmas has often been named one of the Top 20 December Festivals in the Southeast, so don’t miss it!

OUTSTANDING PHOTO OPPORTUNITY !!!

2007 Schedule of Events (2008 will be posted when available close to Event)

Both Days: Wagon rides by "R Farm" from Town Center
Santa Claus!
Spinning & Quilting - "Hot Cyder" served at Albert Sidney Johnston House Museum
Candle Dipping at Mefford's Fort Museum
Antique Dolls & Civil War Memorabilia Displays at Harriet Beecher Stowe Museum
Unique Antique Horse-Drawn Carriages in Carriage Museum
Silversmiths in 1790 Row House Mall
Civil War small cannon maker in Simon Kenton Store Museum
Food: Haven's Chapel, Cane Brake Visitor's Center, Meeting House, Paxton Inn, 1790 Row House Mall, will offer
                sandwiches, chips, drinks, large selection of baked goods and homemade candies, Marshall Key's Tavern will
                serve their wonderful fare to visitors.

Handmade Crafts: Washington Meeting House, 1790 Row House Mall, Paxton Inn Museum, Simon Kenton Store Museum, Log Visitor's Center, Harriet Beecher Stowe Museum, and inside Washington's many antique and specialty shops lining Old Main Street.

Saturday, Dec. 1st - 2007 - 10:00-6:00
Walking Around the 1700's Village
12-5    Fiddler, Michael Carr
1-4    Bell Ringers
1-4    Bagpipes by Scotsman, Alex Watt
1-4    Dulcimer Karen Cox
Albert Sidney Johnston House Museum:
1-3    "Sweet Funk" - Dulcimer & Guitar
Old Church Museum:
1-3    Douglas Webb - Harp
Grace Church: in White Presbyterian Church -Free Tickets for all plays in the Log Visitor's Center
1:30   "The King is Coming' - Children's play
3:00    "The Christmas Shoes" - Adult play
4:30    "The King is Coming" -2nd performance
6:00    "The Christmas Shoes" - Adult play

Sunday, Dec. 2nd. 2007 - 11:00-5:00
Walking Around the 1700's Village
12-5    Fiddler, Michael Carr
1-3     Acappella Men's Quartet
1-4    Bagpipes by Scotsman, Alex Watt
Albert Sidney Johnston House Museum:
2-4    Justin Bridges - Fiddle & Whistle Flute
Old Church Museum:
2-4    "Honeysuckle Sounds" - Irish Whistle Flute, Dulcimers
         Mrs. Claus on Autoharp
4:00 Vesper Service (Sponsored by Old Church Society) Featuring Rev. Mike Canada, Gordon Jones, Central Baptist
         Children's Choir and Faith Assembly Choir

Grace Church: in White Presbyterian Church -Free Tickets for all plays in the Log Visitor's Center
12:00   "The King is Coming' - Children's play  in White Presbyterian Church
1:30    "The Christmas Shoes" - Adult play
4:30    "The Christmas Shoes" - Adult play
Some of the Washington Shops stay open until 5 pm or later

Art Guild: - 504 Duke of York Street - white building on right
Saturday     11:00 to 4:00     Art Display & Demonstrations
Sunday        1:00 to 4:00      Art Display & Sam Bevard reading his book "Though the Back Gate"

Below is 2006 Schedule of Events
Saturday, Dec. 2nd
10:00-4:30     Visitor's Center open with Guided Tours available from 11:00 am until 3:00 pm
11:00 - 11:30    Anna Lou McNeill
11:30 - 1:45     Frances Ridout
11:45 - 12:15   Orangeburg Community Choir
12:00 - 4:00    Santa will be strolling the street, visiting museums and shops
12:15 - 12:30    Jeanne Sergeant
12:30 - 1:00     Phyllis Holleran
1:00                "T'is The Season" -Full production play at Grace Church (Free tickets at Log Visitor's Center)
1:00 - 1:30      Grace Gals
2:00 - 2:30     Bethel Baptist Senior Choir
3:00 - 3:30    Mike Duffy
4:00               "T'is The Season" -Full production play at Grace Church (Free tickets at Log Visitor's Center)
Sunday, Dec. 3rd
12:00 - 4:00    Visitor's Center open with Guided Tours available from 12:00 to 3:00 pm
12:00 - 4:00    Santa will be strolling the street, visiting museums and shops
1:00 - 1:45     Shelby Osborne
1:45 - 2:00    Libby Estill 3:00 - 3:30 Marty Voiers
2:00              "T'is The Season" -Full production play at Grace Church (Free tickets at Log Visitor's Center)
2:30 - 2:45    Paula Walton
3:30 - 4:00    Rachael Blackwell
4:30            Vesper Service at Grace Church
4:350         "Friendship Cane" Drawing
5:00          Drawings in Shops for Door Prizes
6:00         "T'is The Season" -Full production play at Grace Church (Free tickets at Log Visitor's Center)
Crèche on Grace Church Grounds with live sheep and ....


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