By Blake Haas
BLOOMINGTON – For the first time, the David Davis Mansion in Bloomington is holding “Christmas in a barn” to sell antique Christmas items.
Jeff Saulsberry with the David Davis Manson said the sale is a garage sale format – except it’s in a barn.
“We’re going to be selling some of the older Christmas decorations that we have used at the mansion, and we’re no longer using that is just taking up a lot of space in the attic. So basically, we are having a garage sale, but it’s in a barn.”
Saulsberry said the sale would take place on the back of the property inside the barn, and the house would be open for tours.
In other business, the mansion is holding “Christmas at the mansion” on Dec. 11 from 2 p.m. until 7 p.m.
“The fun part is you can see both mansions. It will be a walk-through tour. There will be music at both events. There will be cookies and some cider, nonalcoholic, of course,” Saulsberry joked with WJBC’s Todd Wineburner. “And the best part is if you wait until four or 4:30 and it’s dark, both buildings are lit up and all their Christmas (inaudible), so it’s quite impressive.”
Saulsberry said the event is a ticketed event, and the cost is $15 per person. Tickets can be purchased online at www.daviddavismansion.org.
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