U.S. Grant Homestead Association's Christmas Home Tour in Georgetown set for Dec. 8
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U.S. Grant Homestead Association-
The Christmas Home Tour in Georgetown, sponsored by the U.S. Grant Homestead Association, will be held Sunday, Dec. 8 from noon to 5 p.m.
Tickets are $10 and are available at Donohoo’s Pharmacy on the west side of the courthouse square; by phone at (937) 378-3087; or at the Grant Boyhood Home on the day of the tour. Everyone will be entered in the drawing for a special gift basket with a retail value of over $100. You do not have to be present to win.
Begin your tour at the Grant Boyhood Home, where you can buy tickets and pick up your tour packet.
The tour includes the homes of Wade and Lori Highlander, 312 Free Soil Road; Joyce Tull, 106 East Plum; Tasha and Jerry Cooper, 428 North Main Street; Home Street Haven, 442 Home Street; the David Ammen House, 115 South Apple Street; the Bailey House Bed and Breakfast, 112 North Water Street; and the U.S. Grant Boyhood Homem 219 East Grant Avenue.
Also featured on the tour is the home of David and Hannah Watson. This large frame house was built about 1866 by John W. King, a son of George W. and "Aunt Betsy" King. It was then sold to George Woodward, a prominent businessman in town. He in turn sold it to Mr. and Mrs. Grant McKibben.
The Watsons have owned the home since 2017 and have worked to add a wonderful garden enclosed by fencing. The home is a work in progress with several rooms completed so far.
Tickets are $10 and are available at Donohoo’s Pharmacy on the west side of the courthouse square; by phone at (937) 378-3087; or at the Grant Boyhood Home on the day of the tour. Everyone will be entered in the drawing for a special gift basket with a retail value of over $100. You do not have to be present to win.
Begin your tour at the Grant Boyhood Home, where you can buy tickets and pick up your tour packet.
The tour includes the homes of Wade and Lori Highlander, 312 Free Soil Road; Joyce Tull, 106 East Plum; Tasha and Jerry Cooper, 428 North Main Street; Home Street Haven, 442 Home Street; the David Ammen House, 115 South Apple Street; the Bailey House Bed and Breakfast, 112 North Water Street; and the U.S. Grant Boyhood Homem 219 East Grant Avenue.
Also featured on the tour is the home of David and Hannah Watson. This large frame house was built about 1866 by John W. King, a son of George W. and "Aunt Betsy" King. It was then sold to George Woodward, a prominent businessman in town. He in turn sold it to Mr. and Mrs. Grant McKibben.
The Watsons have owned the home since 2017 and have worked to add a wonderful garden enclosed by fencing. The home is a work in progress with several rooms completed so far.