Christmas Home Tour in Georgetown Dec. 4
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The Christmas Home Tour in Georgetown, sponsored by the U.S. Grant Homestead Association, will be held on Sunday, Dec. 4 from noon-5 p.m.
The tour begins at the Thompson House Gallery, 203 East Grant Avenue where you can buy tickets and pick up a brochure. Tickets are $10 and are available at Donohoo’s Pharmacy on the west side of the courthouse square or by phone at 937-378-3087. All ticket purchasers will be entered in the drawing for a special John Ruthven-Thompson House Basket with a retail value of over $125. You do not have to be present to win.
The tour includes the homes of Edward Thompson (Ken Klosterman) on S.R. 221, the Stock Company Building (Jim and Bernice Johnson) at 107 South Apple Street, Ulysses Grant's first school (Liz Doss) at 208 East Grant Avenue, and the restored U.S. Grant Homestead at 219 East Grant Avenue.
Also featured on the tour is the 1826 home of Col. David Ammen at 115 South Apple Street. Col. Ammen, a veteran of the War of 1812, was the father of General Jacob Ammen and Rear Admiral Daniel Ammen, a lifelong friend of Ulysses S. Grant.
Mike Fadely purchased the property in 2005 and you're invited to see the interior restoration work Mike has completed and the beautiful stone wall and garden area he has built in the rear of his home. His extensive collection of farm sets and other toys will also be on display.
The tour begins at the Thompson House Gallery, 203 East Grant Avenue where you can buy tickets and pick up a brochure. Tickets are $10 and are available at Donohoo’s Pharmacy on the west side of the courthouse square or by phone at 937-378-3087. All ticket purchasers will be entered in the drawing for a special John Ruthven-Thompson House Basket with a retail value of over $125. You do not have to be present to win.
The tour includes the homes of Edward Thompson (Ken Klosterman) on S.R. 221, the Stock Company Building (Jim and Bernice Johnson) at 107 South Apple Street, Ulysses Grant's first school (Liz Doss) at 208 East Grant Avenue, and the restored U.S. Grant Homestead at 219 East Grant Avenue.
Also featured on the tour is the 1826 home of Col. David Ammen at 115 South Apple Street. Col. Ammen, a veteran of the War of 1812, was the father of General Jacob Ammen and Rear Admiral Daniel Ammen, a lifelong friend of Ulysses S. Grant.
Mike Fadely purchased the property in 2005 and you're invited to see the interior restoration work Mike has completed and the beautiful stone wall and garden area he has built in the rear of his home. His extensive collection of farm sets and other toys will also be on display.