Come enjoy Christmas at the Mount Pulaski Courthouse

[November 15, 2013]  MOUNT PULASKI -- The Mount Pulaski Courthouse Foundation invites the public to two special events on Saturday, Dec. 7, at the historic courthouse on the square in Mount Pulaski.

The first is "Santa Claus at the Courthouse." Santa will arrive at the Mount Pulaski Courthouse at 1 p.m. and will be available for visitors of all ages until 3 p.m.

The second event is a "Courthouse Christmas Open House" from 6 to 8 p.m., hosted by portrayers of President and Mrs. Lincoln. Refreshments will be served.

The courthouse is decorated for Christmas and there is a "Festival of Trees" display that includes 20 special Christmas trees decorated by local businesses and individuals. These decorated trees will be auctioned at 7 p.m. by Mike Maske, with the proceeds benefiting the Mount Pulaski Courthouse Foundation -- to help preserve and promote the courthouse.

The trees are on display now and can be seen during normal courthouse hours, Tuesday through Saturday from noon to 4 p.m.

The public is invited to visit the historic Mount Pulaski Courthouse, all dressed up for Christmas.