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2009 Christmas in Columbia - A Nineteenth Century Historic Home Tour
2007

Sponsored by
The Association for the Preservation of Tennessee Antiquities

November 30, December 1 & 2
Friday & Saturday 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
Sunday (All sites) 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Academy Hall closed on Friday
Friday and Saturday (Regular hours)
Ferguson Hall 9:30 am - 4:30 pm
Polk Home 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Rippavilla 9:00 am - 5:00 pm


Ticket Information
All of the sites will be open each day of the tour except Academy Hall that will not be open on Friday. You may purchase one ticket to see all fifteen sites on any day. Advanced ticket purchases are less.

General (12 and under free)
One day $20 In Advance $17
Seniors (55 and over)
One day $18 In Advance $15
Groups of 10 or more (Must be purchased by one person by check)
One day $18 each In Advance $15

Majestic Middle Tennessee Christmas Tour
808 Athenaeum Street
Columbia, TN 38401
931-381-4822

This is a self-guided tour with hostesses at each site. A detailed map accompanies the ticket purchase. Persons visiting sites on tour and tour activities do so a their own risk. For more information or advance tickets and map call 931-381-4822.

The owners reserve the right to refuse admittance to any person at any time. Your consideration in not eating, smoking, or drinking at the sites will be greatly appreciated. The taking of photographs is not allowed.

Bake Sale
Delicious pies, cakes, cookies, coffee cakes, candy, etc. will be held at the Athenaeum all three days.
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Luncheon at The Academy Hall
Enjoy lunch with seating in the historic Academy Hall on Saturday and Sunday at 12 noon. Reservations can be made by calling
(931) 215-5028.
Luncheon at Rippavilla Plantation
Enjoy a festive holiday Friday luncheon with seating in the historic double parlors at 11:00 and 1:00. For reservation call (931) 486-9037.
Silhouettes
Silhouette artist C. D. Johnson of Chattanooga will be present at the Athenaeum during tour hours to do silhouettes for $20 for two. Appointments can be made at (931)381-4822. Framing will be available for purchase.
FOR MORE INFORMATION about events during the tour or lodging and attractions information, contact the Conventions and Visitors Bureau at 931-381-7176