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Life in Georgetown turns into a festive blur in December, as Christmas
Market and Christmas at Hamill House contribute to the already-crowded
schedule of traditional family activities. But these events are
part of what makes the holiday season in Georgetown so special.
This year 333 people viewed the HGI-owned and private properties
that were on the living-room tour during Christmas Market. A total
of 490 guests enjoyed the Hamill House receptions, including sixty
children who stopped by for cookies after the town tree-lighting
ceremony. At separate events, the Chamber of Commerce, the Hamill
family, and the Georgetown Volunteer Fire Department all gathered
for refreshments in the dining room. And a total of 240 guests enjoyed
the four public receptions at the Hamill House. Thus for these people,
plus the thousands who enjoyed the atmosphere of the Market, the
Christmas season began with good cheer and fine spirits.
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RENEWING FRIENDSHIPS: At left,
Barbara Leyendecker attended the December 22 reception, which
took place at the Hamill House, the Red Ram, and the Hotel de Paris. |
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CHRISTMAS CAROLS: At
right, Hamill House tour guide Jocelyn Pyle provided Christmas music
on the square grand piano during the holiday season.
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LOCAL ARTIST: Above, former residents
Trista and Joey Spillyards joined local friends at the holiday
reception. Joey created this year's Christmas Market poster
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POWER BARTENDERS: Below from left, Selectman
Dick Dorn, Police Judge Tom Bennhoff, and local business owner Barbara
Jackson dispensed liquid refreshments from the kitchen of the Hamill House.
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PLUME SINGERS: Above from left,
Susan Anderson, Brianna Regester, Sarah Walen, Alessandrea Regester,
Claudia Cupp, Joanie Regester, Christine Bradley, George Downing, and
Jim Storer donned their finest Victorian apparel for the receptions.
NOSTALGIC MOMENT: Above, HGI
President Ron Neely lit a candle as Plume Singers Claudia Cupp and Christine
Bradley enjoyed a quiet moment.
OFFICIAL WELCOME: Above,
Mickie Newman, Chair of HGI¹s Special Events Committee,
and Ken Nelson, long-time Christmas at Hamill House butler,
greeted guests in the foyer.
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YOUNG READERS: Sara Krafczyk (left) looked
on as her daughter Reilly (center), age 7, read Clement Moore¹s
The Night Before Christmas for the assembled guests. Rebecca Abrahamson
(right), age 5, assisted with a flashlight.
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