First Congregational United Church of Christ in Menomonie holds 62nd Tour of Homes

Craft items and holiday decor, along with baked goods, candies, and sweet treats, will be for sale at the church

The 62nd Tour of Homes, sponsored by Women’s Fellowship, features several unique locations including the Rassbach Museum and a home that showcases treasured antiques to celebrate the holiday season in Menomonie on Saturday, December 6 from 10am to 2pm. This year’s theme is “An Old Fashioned Christmas.”

The beautifully decorated First Congregational UCC Church at 420 Wilson Avenue will feature the Gift Shoppe, including craft items and home decor, and the Sweet Shoppe with a variety of baked goods, candies, and sweet treats for sale. Everyone will be invited to enjoy a free Christmas Tea served in the Fellowship Hall with delicious cookies, coffee, and Russian Tea. Raffle tickets will be sold for three special raffle items: a lovely shawl, a handmade afghan, and a beautiful live Holiday Wreath. 

Decorated trees will be on display at the Rassbach Museum.

History comes alive at the Rassbach Museum, 1820 John Russell Road in Menomonie, where the museum has preserved artifacts from First Congregational UCC’s past. As a prelude to the museum’s Wakanda Wonderland, visitors will get a sneak peek at a few of the more than 65 trees that will adorn the museum this holiday season, including the tree decorated by Women’s Fellowship of First Congregational UCC. The tree is fully dressed with tour ornaments of years past and other unique items from past tours are also on display.

Visitors will enjoy exploring the Home of Surprises

The tour home at N7886 555th Street in Menomonie is called the Home of Surprises. Visitors will walk through a home overflowing with memories of the past. Built in 2000, the home includes two floors and a finished basement with beautiful items artfully displayed throughout the entire structure. The North Pole Village is extra special and a particular favorite. The village is lovingly arranged just for Christmas each year. Visitors will certainly be intrigued by all of the creativity seen in this extensive display. Be sure to allow time to view all that this home has to offer, as we celebrate An Old Fashioned Christmas.

Admission to all three locations is FREE and all are welcome.