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For the 27th year, a few Washingtonians will open their homes to the public during the holiday season.
Proceeds from the 27th Annual Washington Historical Society Christmas Tour of Homes — the Historical Society’s only fundraiser — will go to the Dement-Zinser House and Village Doctor’s Museum, monthly historical programs and the Time Travels in Trunks program.
“Those who tour Washington homes have expressed appreciation for the variety of homes we try to feature from Victorian restorations to 1920s bungalows and brand new construction,” said historical society member Sue Freeberg.
The tour, which includes five homes, refreshments and an open house at the Dement-Zinser home, is scheduled for Dec. 13.
Ryan and Katie Beasley will open their home at 11 Streamwood Court for the first time this year.
“We were nominated by someone in the community that is familiar with my artwork, and thought my paintings would be a good mix with Christmas,” Katie Beasley said.
She added that she made many of the decorations featured at the home.
“I have been using a lot of found objects like sticks to create tree structures,” Beasley said. “Spray paint has also become my favorite tool of the trade. I am also trying to bring outdoor lighting ideas inside, and playing around with how far I can push lighting.”
Beasley said the tour has made the couple push their decorating boundaries. They usually decorate with just a traditional Christmas tree.
Jen Wilfong’s home at 1616 Timber Rail is also a new home featured on the tour.
“Regarding decorations, I embrace simplicity having formerly lived in New England,” Wilfong said, adding decorations at her home consist of “simple candeliers in the windows, a few trees and a warm mantle display.”
The remaining stops on the tour will feature holiday decor at the home of Larry and Janita Goldman at 721 Monroe St., Walter and Joan Ruppman’s home at 212 South Main St. and Joey and Kim Metzloff’s 115 W. Holland home.
“Our tours have been enjoyed by as many as 700 visitors in past years,” Freeberg said. “The society is happy to have suggestions for homes that people would like to see and greatly appreciates the generous homeowners who willingly offer their hospitality for such a popular annual event in Washington.”
Tickets are $12 through Dec. 9 at Kimpling’s Ace Hardware, Studio 901, Touch of Homespun and the Chamber of Commerce and $15 the day of the tour at each home. Tickets for ages 6 to 12 are $5.
For more information, call Freeberg at 444-7621.
For the 27th year, a few Washingtonians will open their homes to the public during the holiday season.
Proceeds from the 27th Annual Washington Historical Society Christmas Tour of Homes — the Historical Society’s only fundraiser — will go to the Dement-Zinser House and Village Doctor’s Museum, monthly historical programs and the Time Travels in Trunks program.
“Those who tour Washington homes have expressed appreciation for the variety of homes we try to feature from Victorian restorations to 1920s bungalows and brand new construction,” said historical society member Sue Freeberg.
The tour, which includes five homes, refreshments and an open house at the Dement-Zinser home, is scheduled for Dec. 13.
Ryan and Katie Beasley will open their home at 11 Streamwood Court for the first time this year.
“We were nominated by someone in the community that is familiar with my artwork, and thought my paintings would be a good mix with Christmas,” Katie Beasley said.
She added that she made many of the decorations featured at the home.
“I have been using a lot of found objects like sticks to create tree structures,” Beasley said. “Spray paint has also become my favorite tool of the trade. I am also trying to bring outdoor lighting ideas inside, and playing around with how far I can push lighting.”
Beasley said the tour has made the couple push their decorating boundaries. They usually decorate with just a traditional Christmas tree.
Jen Wilfong’s home at 1616 Timber Rail is also a new home featured on the tour.
“Regarding decorations, I embrace simplicity having formerly lived in New England,” Wilfong said, adding decorations at her home consist of “simple candeliers in the windows, a few trees and a warm mantle display.”
The remaining stops on the tour will feature holiday decor at the home of Larry and Janita Goldman at 721 Monroe St., Walter and Joan Ruppman’s home at 212 South Main St. and Joey and Kim Metzloff’s 115 W. Holland home.
“Our tours have been enjoyed by as many as 700 visitors in past years,” Freeberg said. “The society is happy to have suggestions for homes that people would like to see and greatly appreciates the generous homeowners who willingly offer their hospitality for such a popular annual event in Washington.”
Tickets are $12 through Dec. 9 at Kimpling’s Ace Hardware, Studio 901, Touch of Homespun and the Chamber of Commerce and $15 the day of the tour at each home. Tickets for ages 6 to 12 are $5.
For more information, call Freeberg at 444-7621.
