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Over the river and through the woods!

Fremont/Sandusky County, Ohio

“ Over the River and Through the Woods”

Play Sandusky County Trivial Pursuit to win “Bureau Bucks” to be used for Christmas shopping.

DAY ONE:

9:00 – 11:30am Stained Glass Window Tour, Fremont
The Stained Glass Window Tour showcases the windows of three parishes in Fremont. Visitors will view the oldest, newest and largest collections of stained glass in the city.

11:45am - 1:00pm - Enjoy The Cabinet Lunch at The Dillon House - Owned by the Hayes Presidential Center, the historic Dillon House is located across the street from the Center.  The home was built in 1873 by the Dillon Family, first neighbors of the Hayes Family.  Visitors dine amid the home's antiques and lavish Victorian decorations.  Live entertainment is included when available.

1:30pm – 2:30pm – The Enchanted Moment Doll Gift Shop, Museum, Gallery
Dolls, dolls, dolls the wonderful world of dolls! You do not have to be a child to appreciate the history behind doll-making. There are dolls of many vintages and varieties from the world’s leading designers. Over 400 beautiful faces greet visitors. The Enchanted Moment, where “special friends come to life!

2:45 – 4:45pm Tour Hayes Presidential Center
The 31- room stately, brick house contains original furnishings belonging to President Rutherford B. Hayes and his family. Guides take visitors through two floors of the home, explaining its history and offering details on their lives.  The two-story Hayes Museum and Library complex showcases family artifacts as well as President Hayes' diaries, presidential papers, books and family possessions.

5:00pm Check in at Sandusky County Hotel

A warm welcome is planned for your group.

6:15pm Depart for Dinner

6:30 – 7:30pm Fremont Federation of Women
Christmas dinner features turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, cranberries and pumpkin pie served by members in costume. The familiar flavors of “home” create a unique dining experience.

7:30 – 8:15pm Dulcimer Christmas Program
The program consists of Christmas music performed by "The Strings of Glory" on dulcimers.  Before long, all will be moved to sing along!

8:15 - 8:45pm A visit from Santa is the perfect way to end dinner

9:00 - 9:30pm - Holiday DeLights - Visitors will oooo and aaaaa their way through Rodger Young Park, as they view this lighted Christmas display from the warmth of the coach.  90% of this display is new each year!

9:45pm Return to Hotel

DAY TWO:

7:30-8:30am Breakfast at Hotel

8:30 - 10:30am Historical Tour of Fremont
Conducted by a step-on guide, this tour traces the history of the area. Many ornate Victorian homes and a view of the scenic Sandusky River complete this glimpse of small town Ohio.

10:30am –12:30pm “Stocking Stuffer Tour” of Downtown Fremont
Begin this tour with a cup of fresh, hot coffee and a pastry. A representative of the Downtown Business Assn. will greet your group to distribute a Christmas stocking and a list of participating merchants.  As participants visit the various businesses the merchants present each with a gift.

12:30 – 1:30pm Lunch at restaurant of your choice.

1:30pm Depart for home.

 

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