Vinegar Hill offers a great day of
friends and family shopping
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[November 26, 2019]
On Saturday morning it was over hill and
dale..., ok, maybe here in the prairie flatlands it is more like
over the river and through the woods we go.
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It was the one day of the year that Mount Pulaski
flings open its doors inviting out-of-town visitors and local folk
to the Christmas on Vinegar Hill shopping extravaganza.
The dreary morning made a slow start to the day, but as the sleet
and snow melted about mid-morning, foot and vehicle traffic
increased.
In homes and workshops, churches, schools, restaurants, organization
and public buildings throughout town and beyond, spaces were filled
with crafts, arts and small business wares for the 31st annual
event.
Shoppers could find a hearty breakfast, lunch and supper to carry
them through a day of seeing and shopping, and visiting.
Small home businesses offered personal care, jewelry, home
products and more. Crafters and artists presented unique gift-giving goods, all
made with lots of heart.
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Away from the center of town, several homes featured a wide
variety of handmade items. The greater number of vendors could be found
throughout the downtown area of Mount Pulaski, and there were many and varied
products and items to choose from.
Vinegar Hill recalls the days of prohibition around 1933 when
those who wanted liquor could ride the train to Mount Pulaski and have their
flasks filled.
The catch phrase remained part of lore and half a century later was re-captured
as a campy title for a fun holiday experience for friends and families.
[Jan Youngquist] |