Old Fashion Christmas
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Four special evenings of a 'Currier and Ives' type holiday that comes alive in Old Cowtown. The entire 25-acre site is trimmed with greenery as the Museum welcomes guests into our 1870's homes. Enjoy hot chocolate or cider while being entertained by Cowtown's own Dixie Lee Saloon Girls dancing. Visit the individual buildings and interpretive sites to learn Christmas traditions of 100 years ago. Friday and Saturday, first two weekends.
Old Fashion Christmas
Phone : 316-350-3333 (Always call and confirm events.)
Fax : 316-858-7966
Email Address : rrekoske@wichita.gov
Web: www.oldcowtown.org
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