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Christmas on Vinegar Hill

Email:  mpcovh@gmail.com

P. O. Box 33

Mt. Pulaski, IL  62548

Christmas on Vinegar Hill is held annually the weekend before Thanksgiving with 28 locations open on Saturday and 13 locations open on Sunday. 

This year’s 2012 event will be:

28 locations -Saturday, November 17       8 am – 5 pm

  13 locations - Sunday,  November 18      Noon – 4 pm

“Christmas on Vinegar Hill” meetings are
held at Mt. Pulaski Library at 7 p.m

on the following  dates:

September 24 – General Meeting
     October 22 – Flyers Distributed
November 19 – Follow-up Meeting

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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, the town earned the nickname, “Vinegar Hill”.

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Chestnut is located 6 miles northeast of Mt. Pulaski on Route 54.  Chestnut locations B through E are on this map.  Chestnut location A is located on Route 54 before arriving in Chestnut.

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2012 Christmas on Vinegar Hill
 Trinket Box   -->

Available for $15.00 at:

Farmers Bank

Illinois National Bank

The Salt Creek Attic Ltd.

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Location Number

Location

Description

MT. PULASKI LOCATIONS

1 THRU  22

  S 1

RR

MT. PULASKI COURTHOUSE

[on the Square]

State  Historic  Site  (circa 1847)

FREE Hot cider & coffee

 MAPS TO ALL LOCATIONS

  S 19
EE RR

ST. THOMAS AQUINAS CATHOLIC CHURCH 
321 S. LaFayette St.
[2 blocks South of square]

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

Breakfast  7 am – 11 am

S 2    American Legion Home  
RR    EE

[South of Square on Washington St - across the tracks]

S

SALT CREEK CRAFTER'S
American Legion Home

Expanded booths, wood, furniture, fabric, florals,  antiques, bake  shoppe. 

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CREATIVE CRAFTS: Marilyn Barnett and  Phyllis Beccue ‑ American Legion Home

Santas,  snowmen,  folkart, antiques, wreaths, candles,  bake shoppe florals and trees.

S

THE KINDLING BOX – Lawrence and Selma Wilham - American Legion Home

Oak & walnut shelves, barnwood items, nativities, handcarved items. 

S

ANGELS ‘N’ MORE – Karen Ballard
American Legion Home

Lighted trees, wreaths, windows, angels, pillows, primitives, stitched pictures, and more!

S

CENTRAL ILLINOIS DECORATIVE ARTISTS
Jo Richner – American Legion Home

Decorative artists offering variety of hand-painted and sewn treasurers.

S

T.L.C. ANTIQUES – Tom and Carol Lowe American Legion Home

Barnwood benches, primitives, crocks, old toys, woodenware, antiques 1940’s – 1950’s.

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FUN STUFF – BRENDA BROWN
American Legion Home

Women’s accessories, handbags, jewelry, watches, and scarfs – all at reasonable prices.

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UNIQUE TECHNIQUES – Ron Stoll
American Legion Home

Snowmen, holiday and winter decorations, Illini items, gifts for family, friends, and teachers.

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MONEY PENNY’S SOYSATIONS – Angela Hight American Legion Home

Soy candles, soy blend melts,  cold process soap, lotion, sprays.

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WEAVER COUNTRY BASKETS - Patricia Weaver American Legion Home

Hand woven baskets  and hand painted Christmas ornaments and gifts.

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COUNTRY JUNCTION – Sonia Heft
American Legion Home

Snack and dip mixes, just perfect for the Holidays.

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A TOUCH OF TIMBER – John Quick 
American Legion Home

Beautifully handcrafted country primitive furniture, accent pieces, signs, antiques

S    EE

BOY SCOUT TROUP 122  
American Legion Home – Serving 10-2

Hot Grilled, Delicious Port Chop Sandwiches and Drinks

  SS 3

THE SALT CREEK ATTIC, LTD. 

106 S. Washington St.
[West side of Square]
 

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

  S 4

RR

MT. PULASKI HIGH SCHOOL CAFETERIA

206 South Spring Street
[corner of Spring/Cooke]

Large location,  holiday décor, something for everyone

multiple vendors

  SS 5

SADDIE’S SECRET PLACE 

104  S. Washington St.
[West side of Square]

Unique adornment of jewelry, handbags, clothing and much more!

  SS 6 RR

VFW POST 777 Hall

106 E. Cooke St. 
[South side of Square]

Holiday Boutiques

Multiple Vendors

  SS 7 EE  RR

BUFF’S FAMILY RESTAURANT

102 S. Washington St. 
[West side of Square]

Full service restaurant specializing in home-cooked meals and fresh baked pies and rolls.

  S 8
EE

MINI DONUTS - BIG BOY TOY SHED  

122 E. Cooke St.
[South side of Square]

Mini donuts, drinks, wood crafts, ice cream.

  S 9

MT. PULASKI TOWNSHIP HISTORICAL SOCIETY  104 East Cooke Street
[South side of Square]

Step back in time for our bake shoppe and memorabilia.

  S 10

WOOL BARN ANTIQUES – Rick and Cindy Wilham – 301 South Washington Street

Primitives, linens, jewelry, glass, collectibles, vintage items, holiday items.

  SS 11

RR

VINTAGE ONE LTD   

108 S. Washington St.
[West side of Square]

Florals, jewelry, taxi wallets, lace pottery and more!  Consignments and antiques too!

  S 12

EE RR

MT. PULASKI GRADE SCHOOL

119 North Garden Street

[East on Jefferson at Vine St.]

60+ vendors – cookie walk – walking tacos, sloppy joes, hot dogs.

  S 13

EE  RR

VONDERLIETH LIVING CENTER

1120 Topper Drive

[North edge of town on Rte. 121]

Beef/chicken and noodles, roll, desserts (11 a.m. – 2 p.m.)  Cinnamon rolls (8 a.m. to ?)

bake sale, Christmas décor.

  SS 14

BRIDGET’S SOAPY CREATIONS

411 S Marion Street

Homemade soaps, bath-bombs, candles, gift baskets, stained glass by Jan.

  S 15
EE  RR

ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH

203 S. Vine St.      [1 block  East of square]
 (Lunch   11 am – 2 pm)

Chili or cheese broccoli soup with chicken salad sandwich and desserts.

  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.
[4 blocks South of square]

Antiques and collectibles:  postcards – linens – glassware – jewelry – huge As Is area.

  SS
RR

STEVE MARTIN

505 S. Washington St.
[4 blocks South of square]

Antiques, refinishing and restoration 217-299-0010.

  S 18
EE  RR

MT. PULASKI UNITED
METHODIST CHURCH
 303 E. Jefferson  St. – Open 8 am 
[2 blocks East of square]

Bake sale,  soup, sandwiches, desserts, drinks

Lunch   11 am - 1 pm

  S 19
EE RR

ST. THOMAS AQUINAS CATHOLIC CHURCH 
321 S. LaFayette St.
[2 blocks South of square]

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

Breakfast  7 am – 11 am

  SS 20

ANNETTE HAHN

102 S. Garden St. in Garage

Crafts, knitted dishrags, baked goods, candy, MazPix Photography.

  S 21

4 LITTLE ELVES – (PIZZAMAN PARTY ROOM)

120 E. Cooke St.
[South side of Square]

Tupperware®,  Miche Bags®, Jamberry Nails®, Norwex®.

  S 22
EE RR

PIZZAMAN OF MT. PULASKI

120 E. Cooke St.
[South side of Square]

Pizza – Pasta – Sandwiches & Salads! 

S  

RR

BALL BROTHERS 5^th
ANNUAL CHRISTMAS CONCERT

Christian Church Family Life Center

114 North LaFayette Street

Saturday 7 pm

Celebrate the Christmas Season

[1 block North of Square]

Free will offering will be taken

CHESTNUT LOCATIONS

A, B, C, D, AND E

(Visit the community of Chestnut located 6 miles Northeast of Mt. Pulaski on Route 54)

<Click here for Chestnut Street Map to enlarge>

A.

  SS

PATSY COWGUR

1945 800^th Street – State Route 54  

    3 miles East to Sign
Chestnut, Illinois

Watkins Products, woodworking, crafts, shelves, miscellaneous.

B.

  SS

RR

CHESTNUT FIRE AND EMS

108 Olive Street

Chestnut, Illinois

Multiple vendors featuring holiday, general crafts, bake shop.

C.

  SS

RR

C R ANTIQUES

State Route 54

Chestnut, Illinois

Furniture, quilts, general line Antiques, Celebrating our Third Anniversary

  SS D.

EE  RR

CHESTNUT FAMILY RESTAURANT

104 East Olive Street

Chestnut, Illinois

Mexican combo plates, full menu, Mexican gourmet deserts, Scentsy dealer

  SS E.

RR

QUILTS BY SHIRLEY JEAN - Shirley Stauffer

306 N. Mulberry Street

Chestnut, Illinois

Purses, pillowcases, aprons, tabhle runners, placemats, baby quilt, couch throws.

    
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RR = DESIGNATES PUBLIC RESTROOMS