I live in a small rural town in Missouri. It is 70 miles from St.Louis and 50 miles from Hannibal. These are the nearest and best know towns that are close to me. Our town, Clarksville,Mo. has about 400 people. The town is are very old , 1815, and right on the banks of the Mississippi river. Being a historic town on the river we have tried to promote tourism.All our old brick store fronts have been restored and are open. The town has many artist studios and galleries along with two antiques malls, one of which is mine, The Downtown Antique mall. I also own and operate the 1845 Historic Elgin/Cottrell House Museum.which doubles as my home. My blog friends know it as, My Old Historic House. Through out the year, we have many events to bring people to town. In December we decorate and welcome Santa and Mrs. Claus to town. It is quite an event. Santa arrives by fire truck. His sled and reindeer awaits him at city hall, which is decorated with hundreds of trees, Santa, snowmen and much much more. This is mostly done by our Mayor. She is very much devoted to this task and loves doing it for the children. Hundreds of visitors come each December. bringing there children, family, pets and cameras. I just wanted to share a little with you today. In spite of the Worlds problems, Christmas must go on for the Children and today in Clarksville,Mo. it has done just that..
I hope have a wonderful Christmas and maybe I'll see you again before the New Year. Love and Best Wishes from My Blog to Yours. Richard and Sissy
14 comments:
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Beautiful Christmas images dear Richard! Wishing you a very happy Christmas my sweet friend.
FABBY
Richard, how magical!
Wonderful Santa and Mrs Claus.
Merry Christmas.
I am grateful to of met you this year, tour your gorgeous home and spend a little at you wonderful shop!
Merry Christmas & Happy Healthy 2013!
Wanda
Merry Christmas Richard I hope your days are filled with joy! Hugs, Pearl
In not too many years, my new granddaughter Beatrice Emaline will be old enough to come for the Christmas celebration. Hopefully, I won't be too old to bring her! Everything looks festive, welcoming, and fun. Thanks for taking us along for a peak. Merry Christmas! Cherry Kay
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and Sissy Dog! Hope the new year is filled with all good things for you!
Michele
Richard so glad to see your post. Missed you. The pictures are like someone else said magical. What fun you must have had. Our town has a huge night parade all lit up and fireworks after.A real reigndeer. wow. Have a Merry Christmas
Hello,
Thanks so much for visiting me!
What a great celebration you have there.
Happy Holidays!
Gabriela
The Magic of Christmas comes through in your pictures Richard
Merry Christmas to you & Sissy
Oh my goodness! WE would love to celebrate with you!
xo
Andie
Kisses to Sissy!
Dear Richard,
Clarksville sounds just delightful. The kind of small historic town I'd love to live in. My friends live in Mexico, MO and also in St Louis. I hope to visit St. Louis, MO one day....see my friends' renovated home there.
Merry Christmas from Wash, DC ~
Loi
Your town looks cozy and friendly! Looks like your city hall event was fun for all.
Merry Christmas Richard and Sissy!
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