Bushnell-Wheeler Christmas Open House

Join us for our annual Christmas Open House
Friday November 22 from 4p – 8p
Saturday November 23 from 11a – 4p
Sunday November 24 from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.

A total of nine rooms, including the basement and the attic, are being decorated for the holidays. Also, the barn is being decorated and being prepared for visitors.
• We will have a bake sale, craft sale and will have books on local history for sale
• Guests will be able to tour the house and the barn.
• John Patrick’s new book, More Beloit Stories – The Things I Forgot to Remember will be available as well.
This event is free and open to the public
We need volunteers to serve food and for room-sitters.
If you’d like to be a part of this event, please call Sandy Patrick at 815-389-1514. This beautifully restored 1856 home at one time was home to Leonard Wheeler, inventor of the Eclipse Windmill, which later evolved into Fairbanks Morse Corporation. In addition to a restored Eclipse windmill, you'll find fascinating displays of the history of the people and industries of the Stateline area. South Beloit Historical Society members will be on hand to give tours and answer questions. Delicious home-baked items, hand-made crafts and interesting books will be available for sale.