20th Annual Sale On The Grounds
This is the 20th year for the Lakewood Historical Society's popular Sale on the Grounds, held at the historic Nicholson House, 13335 Detroit. Throughout the year, society volunteers collect, sort and price donations from the community for this annual fundraiser, and the huge variety of merchandise runs the gamut from antiques and architectural salvage to hats, handbags and housewares. Also available are collectibles, jewelry, pictures, frames, decorative items, furniture, electronics, craft and office supplies, garden accessories and tools. This year's contributions include a huge collection of bird figurines. Items range from gently used to those that are new, still in their original packaging and, of course, antique and vintage offerings. The proceeds from the sale help maintain the Oldest Stone House and Nicholson House, and support the society's educational programming.
Kick-off for the sale is the Patron Preview Party on Friday, May 2nd from 7:00-9:00 p.m. For a donation of $10, you can skip standing in the Saturday morning line and shop early in a festive atmosphere, enjoying beer and wine provided by Rozi's, and light hors d'oeuvres. Reservations for the Preview Party are a must, and can be obtained by calling the Historical Society at 216-221-7343 or by visiting the website at lakewoodhistorymuseumstore.com.
Sale on the Grounds is open to the general public from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 3rd. And don't worry about missing breakfast or lunch while you shop--our food stand will be selling muffins and coffee, hot dogs, chips, brownies and drinks.
You'll also be able to enter the raffle for our Instant Wine Cellar--100 bottles of wine valued at over $2000. Tickets are $5 each or 3 for $10. The winning ticket will be drawn during the September 6th Patron Party prior to the Come Home To Lakewood house tour, but you need not be present to win.
Your last chance to pick up bargains is Sunday, May 4th, from noon to 3:00 p.m. Don't miss this fabulous sale--you won't know till you get there what wonderful treasures you'll find!
