Hello Everyone,
please see this guest post from the Tillsonburg & District Historical Society (TDHS):
The Society’s General Meeting on Monday November 18th will feature Dr. Jason Pankratz making a presentation on the History of Varnavair, the Royal Canadian Legion Branch # 153 at 7 p.m. at Annandale House NHS.
The official grand opening of “Christmas at Annandale NHS” will happen with our annual “Tree Lighting Ceremony on the Lawn” on Friday, November 22nd, 2024 at 7 p.m. Following the lighting, everyone is invited inside for light refreshments and the official opening of both the Christmas exhibit, “Faux Christmas Tree”, and Annandale House decorated for the season. Admission to the Museum throughout the weekend is by donation.
The Christmas Open House hours are:
Friday, November 22nd: 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Saturday, November 23rd: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.***
Sunday, November 24th: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
*** The Museum will be open late on Saturday evening as we have been asked by the Tillsonburg Craft Guild to be a stop on their Christmas tour of homes. Tickets for the tour are $10.00 pre-event and $12.00 at the door. You can pick one up at the Station Arts Centre.
Saturday, December 7th at 7 p.m. is the Christmas Dance with Back to the 50’s Band at Branch # 153, Royal Canadian Legion, 16 Durham Street, Tillsonburg. Advance Tickets are $20 available and are Annandale NHS, Royal Canadian Legion, Station Arts Centre, and Sharon Brinn (519-842-6301). Tickets are $25 at the door. There will be a cash bar, and snacks provided.
Monday, December 9th is the Society’s Annual Potluck Christmas Dinner starting at 5:30 p.m. Bring your favourite main course or dessert as well as eating utensils and dishes. This is always a fun event.
To learn more abut TDHS our June issue of The Society Pages is available for download!
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