Dickens of a Christmas - St. Anne's Hill Holiday Home Tour

48 High Street,Dayton OH 45403

09 December, 2022

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If you would like to be added to a wait list, email your name, contact information, preferred dates/times, and number of tickets needed to [email protected]. We will be in touch if additional tickets are available. ************************* Join us in St. Anne's Hill, with historic homes decorated inside and out, friendly neighbors sharing stories, quaint shops, and more! Celebrate the holidays in St. Anne’s Hill Historic District with a walking tour of charming Victorian homes, decorated for the season’s festivities. Each tour will be led by guides dressed in period costumes, brimming with information about this 19th century Dayton neighborhood. NEW THIS YEAR! While the Bossler Mansion is under construction, the neighborhood is thrilled to feature a new grand finale! The tour concludes at one of the neighborhood's most beautifully renovated Victorian homes; after exploring inside, guests will exit to an outdoor Bavarian themed wonderland, overlooking a specially created WinterGarden. Cozy up to enjoy the casual backyard environment, complete with fire pit and heaters, sweet and savory treats, and conversation with neighbors. (Tickets required) Also -- plan to stop by the old violin store at 1500 E. Fifth Street to enjoy the *new* location for Holiday Gift Shoppe, featuring unique gift items handmade by residents and friends of St. Anne's Hill. Tour Size Limits. To ensure greater communication with the guide and more "elbow room" inside the houses, we have reduced the size of each tour group this year. Please note that this is for health and safety, as well as general enjoyment. Because space is more limited than past years, we encourage you get your tickets soon. Event Information: There are approximately 40 tour times available on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Click "SELECT A DATE" and then click "TICKETS" to see remaining availability for each tour time. Each tour will last approximately 2 and 1/2 hours (three hours allows for enjoying the WinterGarden and stopping by the gift shop). Ample parking is available at Bomberger Park or throughout the neighborhood. The St. Anne's Hill Dickens of a Christmas Tour is the longest continuously operating home tour in the Dayton region (adapting to a self-guided tour in the height of COVID). All proceeds from this event go towards preserving the character and integrity of our historic neighborhood. No refunds on ticket sales. THANK YOU to the sponsors who make the tour possible: Gallery Sponsor: Local 937 WinterGarden Sponsor: Home Experts Realty Gift Shoppe Sponsor: Insurance Works Home Sponsors: Far Hills Animal Clinic, Fifth Street Brewpub, Joe Dierkers Realty, M&R Electric, Pizza Factory, Plum Vintage Barware Costume Sponsors: Capitol Cleaners At Large Sponsors: Cintas Tour, and at-large sponsorships are still available! Email [email protected] to learn how your business can help make the tour a success! ************ OUR HISTORY: The neighborhood of St. Anne's Hill is a historic community located one mile east of Downtown Dayton, just beyond the historic Oregon Arts District and the (since lost) Africa Neighborhood and Haymarket District. The area was part of the original out-lots of the city of Dayton, which were plotted in 1815 by Daniel C. Cooper, an early settler of the city. Some might call it the first suburb of Dayton. By the 1830s, the first documented use of the name "St. Anne's Hill" appeared in newspaper advertisements promoting the sale of nursery stock from a local greenhouse. St. Anne's Hill became a registered historic district in 1974. The holiday tour began in 1983. ABOUT US: The St. Anne's Hill Historic District neighborhood relies on the efforts of the volunteers in St. Anne's Hill Historic Society, its residents and the community to ensure its continued success and growth. The St. Anne’s Hill Historic Society is an all-volunteer 501(c)3 non-profit organization. Visit www.stanneshill.org for more information. FAQ When should I arrive? The tour times are set to start at the Dayton Society of Artists' High Street Gallery every 30 minutes. We recommend arriving at least 10 minutes early to get checked in for your tour time.What are my parking options? Public parking is available at Bomberger Park (near tennis courts, access off High Street) and on the quaint streets of St. Anne's Hill. It will be a busy weekend in the neighborhood, with multiple tour times, plus Dayton Liederkranz Turner's popular Christkindlmarkt (hosted Saturday and Sunday), so we encourage your patience and arriving early.What can/can't I bring to the event? Dress appropriately for the weather as tours will happen rain or shine or snow. As a walking tour, please note that we are outside part of the time. No food or drinks inside homes. Service animals are welcome. Cameras: Photography inside the houses is allowed at the homeowner's discretion. Photography of St. Anne's Hill neighborhood outside the homes is welcome. What is your masking policy? Guests are permitted to mask to their comfort level when outside. Within each house, it is up to the homeowners' discretion whether masks will be required. Masks will be made available for guests. What about accessibility? Please be aware that Victorian homes tend to have steep and narrow staircases and streets and sidewalks may have cracks, cobblestones, and other general wear and tear that may limit accessibility. We welcome all guests, but are not able to make special accommodations in this regard.Age Requirements? All guests over the age of two years need a ticket. Can I get tickets at the door? No, the tour is now sold out and no additional tickets will be available at the door. Can I pay with a check? We accept credit cards through this secure website. To help ensure you get your preferred tour time, and the schedule remains up to date, we are unable to accept cash or check. Because we are an all-volunteer organization, we appreciate your patience and understanding. Is my registration/ticket transferrable? If you are unable to attend the Tour, we will miss you! Email [email protected] to let us know who will be attending in your place. Your guest will give their name and your name at check in.Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event? No, you do not need to print your ticket. You will give your name to check-in.What is the refund policy? No refunds.Please e-mail [email protected] with any questions. For more information, please visit our website at www.stanneshill.org to learn about our historic community in Dayton!