Durham Museum begins hunt for annual Christmas Tree

The Durham Museum is searching for the official tree for its annual Christmas at Union Station celebration. Every year The Durham receives submissions from Omaha area residents requesting their evergreen tree be selected as the official tree for Christmas at Union Station. Residents wishing to donate an evergreen tree are encouraged to contact The Durham at 402-444-5071, before August 1, 2017. Criteria needed for a tree to be selected the official tree for Christmas at Union Station:
•Over 40 feet tall
•Have a single, straight trunk
•Have a uniform shape and no bare spots
•Be in a location where it can be safely removed
This year’s tree will be harvested on November 13 by Union Pacific and then decorated by David M. Mangelsen’s in preparation of the Christmas at Union Station festivities. The season will begin with the Tree Lighting Ceremony on November 24, 2017.