PARKS PREPARE FOR OLD-TIME HOLIDAY CELEBRATION AND FOOD DRIVE

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Date: November 27, 2007
Contact: Steve Thede, 530-242-3450
Contact: Clinton Kane, 530-242-3451

Whiskeytown's Tower House Historic District and Shasta State Historic Park will have a festive holiday look thanks to the decorating efforts of volunteers and staff. This is in preparation for the free Old-Time Holiday Celebration that will be held at both parks this Saturday, December 1, 2007 from 10am to 4:00pm. There will be no entrance fee, and visitors will be treated to festivities and refreshments at both parks throughout the day.

In support of KRCR Tri Counties Bank Food Drive for the Salvation Army, The National Park Service along with The Friends of Whiskeytown and Shasta State Historic Park will also have food drive containers available at both Whiskeytown’s Tower House Historic District and Shasta State Historic Park on Saturday December 1st. People are asked that they deposit only canned and dry, non-perishable foods (check expiration dates please) in these containers. “Adding a food drive to this event is a great way for the public to show their support for the community during this holiday season,” stated Whiskeytown Superintendent Jim Milestone. "This is also wonderful opportunity for the public to learn about some of our shared local history and enjoy a free and festive event at their National and State Parks," concluded State Park Ranger Lori Martin.

Shasta State Historic Park activities will feature a ‘49er miner’s tent camp, shopping at the 1800’s general store, baking your own gingerbread cookies in a wood fired oven and old time music by the Back Forty String Band. The Court House museum will also be open to the public. Western Star Lodge No.2, the oldest Masonic Lodge in California and still active in the town of Shasta, will offer breakfast from 8:00 am to 11:00 am and lunch from 11:00 am to 3:00pm.

Whiskeytown NRA activities will feature a free wreath-making workshop where families can make their own wreath to take home for the holidays. Other activities include historic tours of Camden House and surrounding area, holiday carolers and afternoon music by the Back Forty String Band.

There will also be a special 15% off sale on all books and souvenirs at the Whiskeytown Visitor Center. A printed program describing the scheduled events will be available at both parks.

For more information call the Whiskeytown Visitor Center daily between 10:00am and 4:00pm at (530) 246-1225 or Shasta State Historic Park at 243-8194.



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