Christmas on Vinegar Hill

Email:  covh@frontiernet.net

P.O.  Box 33

Mt. Pulaski, IL  62548

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

This year’s event will be:

Saturday,  Nov. 17  8 am – 5 pm

   Sunday,  Nov. 18  Noon – 4 pm

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

on the following tentative dates:

September 17 – General Meeting

    October 15 – Flyers Distributed

November 19 – Follow-up Meeting

Past Christmas on Vinegar Hill PHOTOS

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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Vendors

& their map numbers

2007 Christmas on Vinegar Hill

Chamber Candleholder

are available at:

Farmers Bank – First National Bank – The Salt Creek Attic Ltd.

Candleholder - $10 

Limited 2006 Christmas on Vinegar Hill Pottery for $15.00

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

S  = OPEN SATURDAY 8 AM TO 5 PM

SS  = OPEN SATURDAY 8 AM TO 5 PM AND SUNDAY – NOON TO 4 PM

EE = EATING ESTABLISHMENTS

RR = DESIGNATES 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 booths, wood,  fabric, florals, hand-forged items, sweatshirts, bake shoppe 

S

CREATIVE CRAFTS
 Marilyn Barnett & Phyllis Beccue
American Legion Home

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

S

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

Oak & walnut shelves, barnwood benches, birdhouses, nativities, handcarved St. Nicks

S

ANGELS ‘N’ MORE
 Karen Ballard     American Legion Home

Lighted trees, wreaths, windows, angels, pillows, primitives, stitched pictures, &  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,  painted tinware, and glass items

S

EE

WALLY HOWE

American Legion Home - Conference Room(Formally Stahl’s Furniture)

Pecan-cinnamnon rolls, homemade noodles, coffee shop – Enjoy coffee and rolls

S

EE

MT. PULASKI WOMEN IN BUSINESS, INC. [WAS ABWA]
American Legion Home    (11 am to 2 pm)

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
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 old collectibles and furniture

SS 6

EE RR

VFW SALE
106 E. Cooke St. - South side of square

Oodles of Christmas decorations and Christmas gifts – Coffee and donuts

SS 7

EE RR

BUFF’S FAMILY RESTAURANT

102 S. Washington St. – 5:30 a.m. - 9 p.m.

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, Tupperware, and scrapbook supplies

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.

SS

M'AGINATION DESIGNS BY MARTHA MILLER      726 S. Spring St.

Custom beaded jewelry, and other beaded decorations

SS

DOUBLE D CREATIONS - Debbie and Dan Aughenbaugh      726 S. Spring St.

Snowmen, Americana, primitive, Christmas ornaments

SS

P.S. IT'S HANDMADE
Sallie Fischer      726 S. Spring St.

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

SS

DARLENE BEGOLKA

726 S. Spring St.

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

SS

NATURE LIL’ TREASURE
Carol Kohl        726 S. Spring St.

Tote bags, braided rugs, primitive plates and bowls

SS

ELANA WALLACE/LINDA BRILLEY     726 S. Spring St.

T-shirts, Illini items, primitives, floral wreaths, baskets, ornaments

SS

C & C FUDGE – Dennis Cooley

726 S. Spring St.

Best fudge you've ever tasted! 25 flavors – salt water taffey.

SS

MT. PULASKI CUB SCOUTS

726 S. Spring St.

Delicious Scout popcorn – for teachers, family, and friends

SS

WENDY'S CRAFTS & GIFTS
 Wendy Burris    726 S. Spring St.

Fleece, throws, shawls, ponchos, aprons, unique baby gifts, kitchen towels

SS

UNIQUE BOUTIQUE
Amy Lair         726 S. Spring St.

Purses, traditional and holiday wreaths, bows, jewelry, crystal studded reading glasses, and apparel

  S 12

ANDERSON EXPRESS

207 S. Marion St.

Unique gifts, candles, jewelry, wood crafts

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

S 15

FROM J’S CORNER

111 N. Vine St.

Hand-stamped cards, decorated tins, secret Santa must haves!

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 – 217-732-2523

   SS

PRAIRIE SCAPES – Steve Martin

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 St.

Serving time 7 am ‑ 11 am

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

   S 20

NANCY'S CRAFT & WOOD CREATIONS
312 N. Washington St.

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

  S 21

JENNI, JUDY AND SHARON

319 N. Vine St.

Hot toddies, roasted nuts, pretzels, baked goods, and Christmas flea-market

  S 22

EE RR

PIZZAMAN OF MT. PULASKI
120 E. Cooke St.

Pizza – Pasta – Sandwiches & Salads! 

   S 23

EE RR

MT. PULASKI GRADE SCHOOL

Garden Street

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

S 24

EE RR

ZION  LUTHERAN  YOUTH FELLOWSHIP 
ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH
 203 S. Vine St.  (Serving 11 am - 2 pm)

Chili and cheese broccoli soup with chicken salad sandwich and desserts

  S 25

BARB’S BOKAYS AND GIFTS

116 S. Washington St.

Snowmen, florals, wood, primitives, quilts, handbags, caramels, papa-pats' foods

  S 26

            EE

CONAWAY'S CORNER

107 E. McDonald St.

Homemade candies, baked goods, handcrafted items – Lunch served

S  = OPEN SATURDAY
 8 AM TO 5 PM

SS  = OPEN SATURDAY
8 AM TO 5 PM &
SUNDAY – NOON TO 4 PM

EE = EATING ESTABLISHMENTS

RR = DESIGNATES PUBLIC RESTROOMS