Romeo Historical Society Christmas Home Tour

14/12/2024

As always, Craig's Blacksmith Shop was a "Must Stop" during the 2024 R.H.S. Christmas Home Tour. Thanks to our very own smithy, Stu Walters, our guests enjoyed demonstrations and interesting information regarding the art of blacksmithing and the history of Craig's Blacksmith Shop. Mrs. Claus clipped a falling star on her way from the North Pole to Romeo, so the sleigh was in the shop for repair. Also, special thanks to Tom and Lori Brubaker for decorating the shop for our guests visit and Dick Berringer and his helpers in cleaning up the grounds for our visitors!!!
The Bancroft Stranahan Museum is always a treat and never more than during the Christmas Home Tour! This year's theme "Country Christmas" surely set the mood for the holidays in Romeo. Thank you to all involved setting up the beautiful displays. Kudos to Dale and Linda Jarosz for sharing their musical talents once again this year. A final note of thanks to Richard and Mike who opened the Archive Center for the tour, it was well received by our guests!

13/12/2024

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Once again, the RHS Christmas Home Tour was treated to a demonstration on the beautiful art of rug hooking by members of the Great Lakes Rug Hooking Guild. What a beautiful art form these ladies have shared with us over the past four years, demonstrating and answering our guests questions. Thank you Cheryl Baunoch, Jeanne Howison, Kathryn Goike, Judith Heck, and Dolores Bartlett for sharing your time and talents with us! 🎄

12/12/2024

On behalf of the Romeo Indian Village Questers, Thank You!!! We appreciate all your support at Santa's Sweet Shoppe again this year. Also, Congratulations to our Four Wreath Winners!!!

Your generous donations goes to Historical Restoration, Preservation and Education within the Village of Romeo.

Santa was watching and noticed your kindness! He assured me, "You are all on the "Good Boy's and Girl's List"!

Merry Christmas!!! 🎅🎄🤶

10/12/2024

All The World's A Stage
6h ·

This past weekend members of our ATWAS Thespian Troupe had the pleasure of participating once again in the Romeo Historical Society’s Christmas Home Tour.🎄 As usual it was a heartwarming (and body chilling! 🥶) event that our kids and organization love to take part.💖
Thank you to Linda St. Laurent for including us in this annual event, and a HUGE thanks to our kids and their entourage for their time and support in keeping ATWAS an integral part of the community. 🎼🏡🎶

08/12/2024

On behalf of the RHS 2024 Christmas Home Tour Committee, we would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to the homeowners who generously opened their doors and welcomed our guests this year. A special thank you goes to Rich Pitcher & Judy Emmerling, George & Michelle Johnson, The Wallace Family, Robert & Maureen Meert, and Andrea St. Laurent.

We are also incredibly thankful for our volunteers and docents. Without your dedicated efforts and time, this event would not have been possible. Our homeowners' personal liaisons—Cheryl Edwards, Shirley Dusky, Sharon Smith, and Judy Dugger—deserve a special mention for their invaluable support.

A highlight of this year's tour was Stu Walters, our beloved blacksmith, who braved the winter chill at Craig’s Blacksmith Shop, providing fascinating demonstrations and insights. Kudos to Tom & Lori Brubaker for decorating the shop for our guests enjoyment!
We would also like to recognize the volunteers who set up the beautiful display at the Bancroft Stranahan Museum and the talented duo of, Dale & Linda Jarosz, whose entertainment added to the festive atmosphere, along with the delightful carolers from All The World's A Stage. Once again we were thrilled to feature the Great Lake Rug Hookers, who showcased their exquisite art form. New on this year's tour was having the R.H.S. Archive Center open for the first time, staffed by our board members, providing an added treat for our guests. We's be amiss, if we didn't give a big hug to our Santa and Mrs. Claus (AKA Sue Kane), who make the trip every year to Romeo from the North Pole. Last, but not least a special thanks to Sheena's Marketplace for the donation of plastic bags.

A BIG THANK YOU also goes to our ticket sellers: Kezar and Graubner Libraries, Town Hall Antiques, Main Treats Coffeehouse, and Romeo Family Restaurant. We are grateful to the businesses that consistently support us: 4 Corners Diner, Main Street Kitchen, Juliet’s Chocolate Factory, Starkweather Art Center, Romeo Family Time Restaurant, Main Treats Coffeehouse, Peaches Brunch House, Old World Nouveau, MJC Market Place, Town Hall Antiques, Keller & Associates, Wranosky & Sons Carpentry, and the Northern Macomb Regional Chamber of Commerce. A special shout-out to our Co-Sponsor, The Romeo Downtown Development Authority.

Finally, we want to express our sincerest appreciation to the hundreds of guests who traveled from near and far to enjoy the tour. Your enthusiasm, kind words, and support for our annual fundraiser mean the world to us.
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year,
Linda, Gabrielle and Andrea

Mark your calendars for another wonderful Christmas Tour next year on Saturday, December 6th, 2025.

07/12/2024

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06/12/2024

06/12/2024

🎄 Under a spreading chestnut tree, The village smithy stands. 🎄 ~ Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

The R.H.S. Christmas Home Tour is fast approaching. What a wonderful day to spend in the Historic Village of Romeo. Along with five beautifully decorated historic homes, dressed in their Christmas finery, you have the opportunity to visit our museums. The Clyde Craig Blacksmith Museum. Usually not open in the winter months, will be opened and hosted by our very own blacksmith Stu Walters, who will be welcoming guests and sharing his knowledge of this lost art as well as giving demonstrations. Stu shared his thoughts with us on his interest and love of blacksmithing,
"After 40 some odd years. of blacksmithing, my interest is growing. The fascination of being able to heat a rigid piece of steel into a malleable form and change its shape & texture into a functional & artistic object keeps me focused. I am inspired by my grandfather who was a blacksmith in Winnipeg, Ca. in the 1890's. I have several items he made."
Be sure to stop by and visit Stu, he is anxious to share the art of Blacksmithing with you!
And while you're there be sure to visit The R.H.S. Archive Center, the hub of the Society where treasures and archives abound.
A mere blocks away is the Bancroft-Stranahan Museum decorated for the Christmas Holidays and ready to welcome you in to an "Old Fashioned Christmas"
So much to do in the Vi;;age of Romeo, Enjoy!
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R.H.S.2023 Christmas Home Tour
December 7th 🎄🎄🎄 1:00 until 7:00
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06/12/2024

🎄🎄🎄 R H S CHRISTMAS HOME TOUR IS TOMORROW! 🎄🎄🎄

05/12/2024

🎄ONLY THREE MORE DAY TILL THE MAGIC BEGINS!
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05/12/2024

“When we recall Christmas past, we usually find that the simplest things - not the great occasions - give off the greatest glow of happiness.” ― Bob Hope 🎄🎄🎄

The Romeo Historical Society was founded in 1961. The purpose of our society is to preserve, document and promote the history and heritage of the Village of Romeo and its surroundings.
The Romeo Arts and Archives Museum located at 290 N. Main Street was originally the Romeo Michigan State Police Post from 1936 to 2000 when it was purchased by the Society. It holds archives related to Romeo’s past. There is a small research library for studying the history of your house or Romeo citizens of the past (it contains oil paintings by William Gibbs). Changing displays interpret Romeo’s past. Regular museum hours for the Arts and Archives Museum is Tuesday evenings from 7-9 pm or by appointment.
We are thrilled to announce the museum will be open during the Christmas Home Tour and all are welcome to come visit the “hub” of the Romeo Historical Society,
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December 7th, 2024
1:00 until 7:00

05/12/2024

“For many, Christmas is also a time for coming together. But for others, service will come first.” ~ Queen Elizabeth II

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R.H.S.2023 Christmas Home Tour
December 7th 🎄🎄🎄 1:00 until 7:00

04/12/2024

FOUR MORE DAYS!!! 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄 DO YOU HAVE YOUR TICKETS?

04/12/2024

🎄TICKETS HAVE BEEN RESTOCKED AND TOUR DAY IS ONLY 4 DAYS AWAY!🎄

04/12/2024

🎄“Seeing isn't believing. Believing is seeing.”🎄~ ‘The Santa Clause’

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R.H.S.2023 Christmas Home Tour
December 7th 🎄🎄🎄 1:00 until 7:00
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04/12/2024

🎄“The joy of brightening other lives becomes, for us, the magic of the holidays.” 🎄— W. C. Jones

03/12/2024

"A balanced diet during Christmas time includes an equal amount of chocolate and peppermint."

🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄 2024 R H S Christmas Home 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄
Saturday, December 7th
1:00pm until 7:00