18th Annual

  2006  

Christmas on Vinegar Hill

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Christmas on Vinegar Hill

 

Email:  covh@frontiernet.net

P. O. Box 33

Mt. Pulaski, IL  62548

Christmas on Vinegar Hill is held annually the weekend before Thanksgiving with all locations open on Saturday and limited locations open on Sunday. 

 

The 2007 event will be :

Saturday, November 17 - 8 am – 5 pm

Sunday, November 18 - Noon – 4 pm

 

“Christmas on Vinegar Hill” meetings are held at Mt. Pulaski Library.


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Mt. Pulaski to Decatur Train

             History of “Vinegar Hill”

       Prior to the repeal of the eighteenth amendment (prohibition) in 1933,  Mt. Pulaski stayed “wet” longer than the surrounding “dry” towns.  Since Mt. Pulaski had thirteen prosperous saloons and a few bootleggers, the railroads brought customers into town from every direction.  They would come with empty flasks and leave with full ones. 
 
      
Upon nearing town, the conductor would call out “Vinegar Hill next stop”.  Thus, Mt. Pulaski earned the nickname, “Vinegar Hill”.

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 Vendors

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2006 Christmas on Vinegar Hill

Pottery for $15.00

are available at:

Farmers Bank
First National Bank
The Salt Creek Attic Ltd.


Limited 2005 Christmas on Vinegar Hill  “Hoosier” Jars for $12.00

Limited 2004 Christmas on Vinegar Hill Crocks for $11.00 and Candles for $4.00

Limited 2002 Tissue Boxes and 2001 Candle Holder Boxes are also Available for $5.00



FRONT           BACK

 

2006  Pottery

   S = OPEN SATURDAY  8 AM - 5 PM       SS = OPEN SATURDAY   8 AM - 5 P
                                                                                                                     &    SUNDAY NOON TO 4 PM

EE = EATING ESTABLISHMENTS                        RR = PUBLIC RESTROOMS  

Location

Number

Location

Description

 

S 1

RR  

MT PULASKI COURTHOUSE

Illinois State Historic  Site

Period decorations, cider tasting, coffee

 
MAPS TO ALL LOCATIONS

S 2

RR  

SALT CREEK CRAFTER'S

American Legion Home

Expanded displays: wood,  fabric, florals, hand-forged items, sweatshirts, bake  shoppe

S    

CREATIVE CRAFTS

Marilyn Barnett and  Phyllis Beccue

American Legion Home

Santas,  snowmen,  folkart, antiques, wreaths, candles, pottery, bake shoppe

S

THE KINDLING BOX

 Lawrence and Selma Wilham

American Legion Home

Oak & walnut shelves, barnwood benches, birdhouses, nativities, hand-carved St. Nicks

 

S

ANGELS N MORE

Karen Ballard

American Legion Home

Lighted trees, wreaths, windows, snowmen, angels, purses, primitives, and more!

 

S

CENTRAL ILLINOIS DECORATIVE ARTISTS

Jo Richner

American Legion Home

Decorative artists offering variety of hand-painted and sewn treasurers

S

WEAVER'S COUNTRY BASKETS

 Pat Weaver

American Legion Home

Hand woven baskets, snowmen, and Santas

 

 

S

EE

MT. PULASKI WOMEN IN BUSINESS, INC. [was ABWA]

 American Legion Home –

(11 a.m. to 2 p.m.)

Serving pork chop sandwiches and pop - proceeds benefit scholarship fund

SS 3

THE SALT CREEK ATTIC, LTD.

106 S. Washington St.

Antiques, collectibles, gifts, handcrafted florals, wood, fabric, quilted and painted items

SS 4

CREATIVE HOUSE

" ON THE SQUARE" 110 E. Cooke St.

Treasure the memories thru Christmas traditions with surprises and gifts galore

SS 5

SADDIE’S SECRET PLACE

104  S. Washington St.

Vintage items, antiques, unique country fold collectibles and furniture

S 6

RR

THE JOLLY BUCKLEY KLAN

 VFW Hall

106 E. Cooke St. - South side of square

Toys, caramels – waxpaper wrapped, peanut brittle, Christmas trees,  Christmas decorations

SS 7

EE RR

VILLAGE GARDEN FAMILY RESTAURANT

102 S. Washington St. – 5:30 am - 9 pm

Family Restaurant featuring daily specials - open 7 days a week

S 8

EE

BIG BOY TOY SHED

(OLD HOLMES GARAGE)

 122 E. Cooke St.

Mini donuts and drinks.   Proceeds benefit work camp projects

S 9

RR

CLARENCE'S COUNTRY CRAFTS 

110 S. Vine St. in garage

Wooden crafts, baked goods, hand-sewn articles

 

S 10

McGEE RESIDENCE

305 W. South St.

Discovery Toys, educational toys, books and games. Guaranteed.  Stock on hand

SS 11

RR

SUSAN COLLIER
SCHOOL OF DANCE

726 S. Spring St.

Multiple vendors

SS

COLLIER & CO. TEDDY BEAR FUZZ WORKS

 SUZY COLLIER

 726 S. Spring St.

The most charming teddy bears this side of Vinegar Hill

 

SS

M'AGINATION DESIGNS

BY MARTHA MILLER

 726 S. Spring St.

Custom beaded jewelry, and other beaded decorations

 

S

DOUBLE D CREATIONS

 Debbie and Dan Aughenbaugh

726 S. Spring St.

Snowmen, candles, Americana, primitive, Christmas ornaments

SS

WENDY'S CRAFTS & GIFTS

 Wendy Burris

726 S. Spring St.

Fleece, towel sets, footstools, wall hangings, pillows, aprons, potpourri jars

SS

P.S. IT'S HANDMADE

 Sallie Fischer

726 S. Spring St.

Specializing in scented goat=s milk soap - homemade dog biscuits

SS

ELANA WALLACE

726 S. Spring St.

Dried floral, wreaths, baskets, Christmas ornaments, gift items, spice tea

SS

KOUNTRY KRAFTS

Bettie Copeland and Joni Andrews

 726 S. Spring St.

Photography, photo imprint Mt. Pulaski memorabilia, miscellaneous crafts

SS

DARLENE BEGOLKA

726 S. Spring St.

Gift bags, towels, pillows, sweatshirts, knitted dish cloths, snowmen

SS

C & C FUDGE

Dennis Cooley

726 S. Spring St.

The best fudge you've every tasted!  Over 20 flavors

SS 12

PUTTER & CLUTTER WOODWORKS

Twisted Spoke Saloon's
 Back Room

 111 N. LaFayette St.
[Side Door Off Jefferson St. across from 1st Nat'l Bank]

Wood items small & large, goodies for the sweeties

SS 13

HARRIET'S BUNCH

 Mike Maske's Auction Office

 119 S. LaFayette St.

Dried florals, Christmas items, knitted things, hand-stiched gifts, baked goods

SS 14

BACK PORCH SHOP

GLADYS LETTERLE

 727 N. Vine St.

Baskets, soft toys, ornaments, birdhouses, decoupage plates, baked goods, miscellaneous

SS 15

FROM J’S CORNER

111 N. Vine St.

Secret Santa gifts, Shirley's sweets, handmade cards & gift bags

S 16

DOTS AND FRIENDS

108 S. Belmont  St.

Seasonal winter and Christmas items – Something for everyone – Baked goods

SS 17

RR

FURNITURE DOKTOR

505 S. Washington St.

Antiques, furniture, paper items,  jewelry,   linens, collectibles, and crafts.

SS

RED BARN

Gladys Browning

505 S. Washington St.

Antiques - collectibles – post cards - sterling silver – flatware - etc.

SS

PRAIRIE SCAPES

505 S. Washington St.

Antiques refinishing and restoration 217-299-0010

S 18

EE RR

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

303 E. Jefferson St.

Open 8 am
[Lunch 11 am to 1 pm]

Bake sale, Rada knives – Soup, sandwiches, desserts, drinks

S 19

EE RR

ST. THOMAS AQUINAS CATHOLIC CHURCH

311 S. LaFayette

Serving time: 7 am - 11 am

Pancakes, sausage, eggs, biscuits and gravy, bake sale

SS 20

KELLA’S COUNTRY COOKIN

1005 N. Topper Dr.

Baked goods galore! Purses, scarves, gift items – A must see!

SS 21

McCARTY’S

211 N. Vine St.

Ornaments, personalized jewelry, baked goods, and much more

S 22

EE RR

PIZZAMAN OF MT. PULASKI

120 E. Cooke St.

Pizza – Pasta – Sandwiches & Salads!  Plus *Teresa cookies*

S 23

EE RR

MT. PULASKI GRADE SCHOOL

25 plus different vendors - cookie walk – walking tacos,  sloppy joes, hot dogs, desserts, drinks

S 24

EE RR

ZION  LUTHERAN YOUTH FELLOWSHIP

ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH

 203 S. Vine St.
[Serving 11 am - 2 pm]

Homemade chilli and cheese broccoli soup with chicken salad sandwich and homemade desserts

 

S 25

WHATEVER - WHENEVER

 HILMA’S

116 S. Washington St.

Christmas florals, snowmen, primitives, glass candles, wood items and dolls

SS 26

RR

HOLIDAY WONDERLAND

 STAHL'S FURNITURE

Carol Manes, Wally Howe, Ron Stoll & others

Rts. 121 & 54

Snowmen, crafts, jewelry, homemade noodles & pecan cinnamon rolls, bargain table

 

S 27

NANCY'S CRAFT & WOOD CREATIONS

312 N. Washington St.

Birdhouses, snowmen, sweatshirts, wood crafts,  wreaths, bake shoppe

S 28

"ANDERSON EXPRESS"

207 S. Marion St.

Gifts galore, jewelry, candles, birdhouses, wreaths, signs, benches & much more

S 29

JENNI AND JUDY

319 N. Vine St.

Crystal items, ornaments, hot toddies, & Judy’s homemade baked goods

S 30

EE

CONAWAY'S CORNER

107 E. McDonald St.

Homemade Candies, baked goods, Handcrafted Items – Lunch served

S 31

WOOL BARN

Cindy Wilham

311 South Vine Street

Antiques, Collectibles, & Christmas Items

   S = OPEN SATURDAY  8 AM - 5 PM       SS = OPEN SATURDAY   8 AM - 5 P
                                                                                                                     &    SUNDAY NOON TO 4 PM

EE = EATING ESTABLISHMENTS                        RR = PUBLIC RESTROOMS