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42nd Annual Christmas Walk at the Dillon Home Museum

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The Dillon Home Museum in Sterling is preparing for its forty-second annual Christmas Walk. Visitors can explore the historic site through both guided and self-guided tours, while enjoying festive live music scheduled for December fourteenth. Admission is set at seven dollars per person, with a special rate available for seniors.

Children five and under are invited to attend at no cost. Organizers encourage families and history enthusiasts to take part in this longstanding holiday tradition, promising an atmosphere filled with the sounds and sights of the season in one of Sterling’s treasured landmarks.

Stop by Friday, December 12th, Saturday, December 13th and Sunday, December 14th. Guided tours and self-guided tours are available.

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