Step back in time to 1867 this holiday season at Edwards Place! Peek into the world of Helen and Benjamin Edwards and their daughters as they prepare to celebrate the holidays. You'll see the house decorated for Christmas, 19th century style - lots of greenery, but no electric lights! As you move through the house, you'll learn fascinating tidbits about early Victorian holidays - how the Christmas tree became a tradition, how Santa Claus became popular, why people exchanged presents on New Year's Day rather than Christmas, and why nothing said Victorian Christmas like a head cheese boiled from your very own pig's head.
After the tour, be sure to stick around for some shopping at Holiday Hall, where arts and crafts from more than 50 artists are on display. Find the perfect something for that special someone, and rest assured that your purchase is one-of-a-kind!
Holiday tours of Edwards Place are offered on Saturday, December 4 and Wednesday, December 15 at 6, 7, and 8 p.m. These tours are free and open to the public.
