Frontier Christmas - Historic Washington, Kentucky



Horse Drawn Carriage Rides		Attending Tree Lighting Service

Welcome in the Christmas Season at the 42nd annual Frontier Christmas December 5th and 6th in the 1700's village of Washington, Kentucky, where time has, for the most part
stood still. Kris Kringle and Mrs. Claus, a Bagpiper, Irish Whistle Flute, Harpist, fiddler, Dulcimers are just part of the activities. There will be homemade Transparent Puddings,
a mason County delicacy, cream candy, Bourbon Balls, Blackberry Jam Cupcakes, Fudge, Chocolate Logs, Peanut Butter Logs, and homemade yeast rolls
to enjoy or take home for your holiday entertaining. Hours are from 10 am until 6 pm Saturday and 11-5 Sunday. The full schedule with times is updated as
soon as we get information on our website: www.washingtonky.com

Step back into the past as you stroll Washington's flagstone sidewalks where our forefathers walked, enjoy the smells of pine and food being served, candle-lit windows, strolling musicians and carolers ... It's Frontier Christmas time once again! This year marks the 42nd year for this annual event and it promises to be the best yet! So mark your calendar for Saturday, December 5th , from 10 am to 6 pm and Sunday, December 6th , 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; the Albert Sidney Johnston House C. 1797 Museum will be serving hot "Cyder", crafts and food at Paxton Inn C.1810 Museum, food items for sale and displays at the Harriet Beecher Stowe Museum Slavery to Freedom C. 1807 Museum. Concerts are abundant..."Sweet Funk" (dulcimer and guitar) 12:00 to 2:00 pm on Saturday, followed by "Honeysuckle Sounds" ( Irish Whistle flute, dulcimer and Mrs. Santa playing the Auto harp) then on Sunday Justin Bridges - Fiddle & Whistle Flute from 2:00 to 4:00 all at the Old Church Museum. A melodious Harp 2:00 to 4:00 pm by Douglas Webb Saturday and on Sunday from the Dulcimer Dames from 2:00 to 4:00 pm, followed by the Vesper Service Sunday at 4:00 pm in the C. 1848 Old Church Museum.

Step back in time as you visit one of the original pre-1790 log cabins which housed Washington's Visitor's Center until 2009. Next door is the Simon Kenton Store Museum, full of Kentucky memorabilia. Unique handmade gifts are also for sale in the Meeting House and in the many antique and specialty shops that line Old Main Street. Check out the wide variety of Kentucky homemade green gifts under $5 and gift Baskets for $10 - a wide variety of soy products made in our neighboring Fleming County.

Holiday fare will also be served by Marshall Key's Tavern, and Day's Foods in the City Building in the center of the village. Rekindle the spirit of yesterday in Washington. Food is a real treat, especially transparent tarts, (a Mason County delicacy), blackberry jam cupcakes, cream candy, bourbon balls and other candies and baked goods found throughout the 1700s village. 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, and much more.

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 third light up into Old Washington. For more information contact Marsha Jones 606-759-0505 or E-mail marsha.jones59@yahoo.com or the Washington’s 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 !!!

Both Days: To Set up and sell your wares - Especially looking for Baked good, Country Ham & Biscuit sandwiches, etc., Good hand made crafts and antiques - contact Marsha Jones -606-759-0505 or marsha.jones59@yahoo.com

Venders already booked include: Jewel Tea China, Baskets, Handmade baby items, Purses, Primitives, hot pepper sauce
and a variety of other goodies.

Both Days:
Walking Around the 1700's Village
Santa Claus!
Bagpiper
Fiddler
"Hot Cider" served at Albert Sidney Johnston House Museum
Candle Dipping at Mefford's Fort Museum
Civil War displays at Harriet Beecher Stowe Museum

Food: Marshall Key's Tavern, and Day's Foods inside Meeting House. Harriet Beecher Stowe and shops will be offering Transparent puddings, blackberry jam cupcakes, bourbon balls, and cream candy and other treats.

Handmade Crafts & Gifts: Washington Meeting House, Paxton Inn Museum, and inside Washington's many antique and specialty shops lining Old Main Street.

Saturday, Dec. 5th - 2009 - 10:00-6:00
11-4     Weaving and Quilting - Albert Sidney Johnston House Museum
12-5      Fiddler, Michael Carr
12-4      Santa
12-2      Harpist, Douglas Webb, in Old Church Museum
12-2      "Sweet Funk" - Dulcimer & Guitar in Harriet Beecher Stowe Museum
1-4      Bagpiper, Lance Donaldson
2-4      "Dulcimer Dames" in Old Church Museum
Bake Sale in front of the in 1870 White Presbyterian Church (now home of New Beginnings Church)

Sunday, Dec. 6th - 2009 - 11:00-5:00
12-4     Weaving and Quilting - Albert Sidney Johnston House Museum
12-5    Fiddler, Michael Carr
12-4    Santa
12-4    Bagpiper, Lance Donaldson
2-4    Justin Bridges - Fiddle & Whistle Flute in Old Church Museum
4-5    Vesper Service (Sponsored by Old Church Society) in Old Church Museum

The Ohio River Valley Artists Guild Art Gallery
504 Duke of York (white building on right across from Fire Department)
606-759-1336 www.orvag.org.
Open 10 am to 5 pm Saturday, Dec. 5th
Open 11 am to 5 pm Sunday, Dec. 6th
Refreshments will be served

Open Wednesdays 1-7 pm
Art Smart Sundays (free lectures and demonstrations)
Art Camp for children and a variety of Art Classes


Old Kris Kringle