2008 HDLI Christmas Ornaments Are Now Available
There are 28 ways to get one (or more) of the new 2008 HDLI Christmas ornaments. The ornament is the 2nd in the series depicting historic buildings in Historic Downtown Liberty. This year the ornament features the Miller Building at 2 E Franklin St, built in 1868, which currently houses Palen Music Center. The 2007 ornament featured the building that houses the Jesse James Bank Museum, built in 1856. Both are fine examples of 19th century commercial buildings in Downtown Liberty. The next oldest building will be featured in 2009.

The ornament can be purchased through the HDLI website (click here) or at any of the following locations who have agreed to display and sell the ornaments:

Aggieal's Attic Anna Marie's Teas & Terrace Ave Inn Bratcher Cooperage Bradford's Antiques By the Book City of Liberty - City Hall Classy Chocolate Clay County Savings - N Water Clay County Savings - W Kansas Crock & Ladle Crybaby Farm Gifts & Design Cupini's D'Agee & Company Florist Ginger Sue's

James Country Mercantile Just Desserts Kitchen Thyme Liberty Area Chamber of Commerce Palen Music Center Quotations Sorella's Steeple Inn Stone-Yancey House The Paperie Place The Polished Edge Town & Country Flowers With A French Accent

The cost at any of these locations is $15. Purchases over the internet are $20. If you don't have one of the 2007 ornaments, you might want to consider buying one for $10 to complete your collection.

Christmas Gift Ideas from HDLI
Two possibilities you might want to consider as Christmas gifts are HDLI Gift Cards and HDLI Gift Certificates. HDLI Gift Cards are usable at 24 Liberty businesses with a total value of over $300 for only $20. They can be purchased at By the Book or by contacting Rich Groves at richgroves@historicdowntownliberty.org.

HDLI Gift Certificates are usable at any Downtown Liberty business
They can be prepared for any amount you choose. Contact Rich Groves at richgroves@historicdowntownliberty.org or call 456-9339.

HDLI New Year's Eve Party Featuring "One Night Stand"
Come join your Liberty friends (or bring your out of town friends) to enjoy New Year's Eve at Heritage Hall. The popular group One Night Stand will perform featuring their renditions of 60s, 70s and 80s songs. Tickets are available at The Paperie Place and By the Book or by contacting Rich Groves at richgroves@historicdowntownliberty.org or by phone 456-9339.

Third Thursdays
Spend the Third Thursday of every month in Downtown Liberty. Participating merchants will keep their doors open until 8:00 p.m. You can enjoy the evening shopping, dining, listening to music or just enjoying a stroll through the historic downtown district. See the Event Calendar for specific dates and themes.