Monroe County Historical Museum's
33rd Annual Christmas Tree Festival December, 2011
Thanks for a great turnout for this year's Festival! 62 Participating groups (in no order):
Picture Perfect Painting/ Lotus Garden Club/ Sawyer Homestead/ Exeter Historical Society/ Raisinville Wranglers 4-H Club/ Maybee Muskrats 4-H Club/ Monroe Council of Churches/ Neighborhood Garden Club/ MARSP/ Monroe Art League/ American Red Cross (Monroe)/ Lazy Angels 4-H Club/ Country Critters 4-H Club/ St. Patrick School (Carleton)/ Orchard Center School/ Friends of the River Raisin Battlefield/ Monroe Girl Scouts/ Monroe County Homemakers of Extension/ Whiteford Workers 4-H Club/ Friends of the Museum (Monroe)/ Monroe County Quilt Guild/ all of Sodt Elementary School (wow, Jefferson District)/ The Kroger Company/ United Way of Monroe County/ Triumph Academy Cub Scouts 584/ Friends of Potter Cemetery (Ash Twp.)/ Frenchtown Seniors Friendship Club/ Carleton Go-Getters 4-H Club/ Monroe County Caprine Council 4-H/ Bedford Herb Group/ Custer Elementary School (Monroe District)/ Rockin Ranchers 4-H Club/ MOMS Club/ Project Second Chance/ Victorian Christmas/ Lutheran High School South/ MAECO (Monroe Auto Equipment) Retirees/ Monroe County Library System/ Miss Mary's Preschool/ Daughters of the American Revolution/ Daughters of the War of 1812/ HIS Homeschool/ VFW Post 1138 (Monroe)
Bedford Herb Group
Exeter Historical Society
Frenchtown Senior Friendship Club
Detail of the MOMS ornaments
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NEW FESTIVAL GUIDELINES
PLEASE NOTE: This year, to save costs, we are trying to go "green" and ask that you not use electric lights on your entry. Use glitter, wrapping paper, garland, etc. to up the holiday glow.
TREES: Artificial trees with a sturdy tree stand. You provide your own tree. Please, no unwrapped food
on the trees- we cannot be held responsible if it looks too good.
WREATHS: Artificial wreaths only, due to fire regulations. Maximum size is 36 inches in diameter. Attach a long, strong wire for the wreath's weight (some wreaths hang from the ceiling panels).
SPECIAL RULES: Some tree skirt is recommended. Please identify your tree and group with a sign. Trees may be moved if staff deems necessary.
THEME: Each group decides on their own holiday theme. Some past themes were "Let it Snow", "Christmas in America", "Hearts for Christmas", etc. Each entry should have a sign with the group's name. Maximum sign size is 16" X 20".
NOTE: Due to the economy and our increased December electric bill, no lights this year. Use foil, glitter or other sparkle.
The above information supercedes previous years. If your group is coming in to view your creation, please let us know so we can stagger large groups!
Entry Form (pdf)
PAST TREES ON DISPLAY:
The Victorian Newton Room features several trees interpreting this time era.This is a children's Christmas morning tree bedecked with ribbons attached to toys and goodies for each child to select. Children were no different in the Victorian age, and enjoyed all the surprise and anticipation that the holiday season could create! Homemade- often with directions in the leading women's magazines- and simple store-bought ornaments and toys decorated the tree, the house, and the table.
