COMFORT AND JOY: CHRISTMAS IN OLDE NEW ENGLAND
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 25 AT 11 AM, 1 PM, 2 PM, AND 3 PM
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 2, 9, AND 16 AT 11 AM, 1 PM, 2 PM, AND 3 PM
“…the coal & wood are still burning warmly and tempt me to sit awhile longer…”
~ Anne Longfellow Pierce in a letter to her sister Mary on December 24, 1850
Looking to warm your hands and your heart this season? Keep a cozy and very merry holiday with us at MHS! Tour the Wadsworth-Longfellow House, fitted with the trimmings of a 19th century Christmas and learn about the New England holiday traditions of long ago. What yummy treats might the Longfellows have enjoyed this time of year? Did they hang stockings for St. Nicholas on Christmas eve? What games did they play and which songs did they sing? After touring the house, stop by our museum shop to find unique gifts for everyone on your list and receive a 10% discount on your purchases!
Tickets for these special holiday tours of the Wadsworth-Longfellow House include a guided tour of house. Tours are limited to 12 guests, will last approximately 45 minutes, and will depart from the Museum Store at 11 AM, 1 PM, 2 PM, and 3 PM on Saturday, November 25 and Saturday, December 2, 9, and 16. Ticketholders will receive a 10% coupon good towards any purchases they make in the Museum Store on the day of their visit.
Cost: $15 adults; $5 for 17 years old and younger, free for guests under 5; free for MHS members
Location: Maine Historical Society, 489 Congress Street, Portland.
COMFORT AND JOY: CHRISTMAS IN OLDE NEW ENGLAND
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 25 AT 11 AM, 1 PM, 2 PM, AND 3 PM
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 2, 9, AND 16 AT 11 AM, 1 PM, 2 PM, AND 3 PM
“…the coal & wood are still burning warmly and tempt me to sit awhile longer…”
~ Anne Longfellow Pierce in a letter to her sister Mary on December 24, 1850
Looking to warm your hands and your heart this season? Keep a cozy and very merry holiday with us at MHS! Tour the Wadsworth-Longfellow House, fitted with the trimmings of a 19th century Christmas and learn about the New England holiday traditions of long ago. What yummy treats might the Longfellows have enjoyed this time of year? Did they hang stockings for St. Nicholas on Christmas eve? What games did they play and which songs did they sing? After touring the house, stop by our museum shop to find unique gifts for everyone on your list and receive a 10% discount on your purchases!
Tickets for these special holiday tours of the Wadsworth-Longfellow House include a guided tour of house. Tours are limited to 12 guests, will last approximately 45 minutes, and will depart from the Museum Store at 11 AM, 1 PM, 2 PM, and 3 PM on Saturday, November 25 and Saturday, December 2, 9, and 16. Ticketholders will receive a 10% coupon good towards any purchases they make in the Museum Store on the day of their visit.
Cost: $15 adults; $5 for 17 years old and younger, free for guests under 5; free for MHS members
Location: Maine Historical Society, 489 Congress Street, Portland.