The Madison County Historical Society’s Victorian Christmas Open House is December 12 from 1-4 pm at Cottage Lawn, headquarters of the society, on 435 Main Street, Oneida. The public is invited to this free event to tour the beautifully decorated period rooms, sample holiday sweets, and delight in joyous Christmas Carols from area choirs.
Both Balloons and Blossoms and Oneida Floral and Gifts, of Oneida are returning to decorate the period rooms at the society. Lisa Marshall of Oneida Floral will address the holiday spirit in the south parlor while Denise Goodwin of Balloons and Blossoms will create a holiday scene in the dining room. Area garden clubs, Green Thumb of Oneida Castle will adorn the music parlor, and the Sherrill Garden Club will be adding some holiday embellishments to the children’s room.
Holiday music has become an enjoyable tradition in the society’s music parlor. Joining us this year will be Oneida Civic Chorale Ensemble under the direction of Kim Nethway from 1:15-1:45. From 2-2:30, Otto Shortell Middle School Choir under the direction of Roselle Lynch will continue to delight the crowd with Christmas Carol favorites. Oneida High School’s Select Choir directed by Jeff Welcher from 2:45-3:15. The Durhamville 4th grade chorus under the direction of Stephanie Gwilt and the Juravich family string quartet of Durhamville will draw the afternoon to a close with their performances from 3:15-3:45.
Our holiday gift shop will have many Madison County Historical Society items for sale, such as local area history books, note cards, postcards, mugs, videos, and shirts. Come view the society’s new exhibit Education in Madison County: One-Room Schoolhouses, Academies, and Seminaries. Enter our raffle drawings for a holiday gift basket filled with craft items donated by craft vendors that participated at this year’s Craft Days. The society will also be holding the drawing for the cained chair that was donated by our very own craft vendor, Lisa Gardiner of Chittenango. Tickets for the chair raffle are still available and will be sold during the open house.
Be our guest this holiday season and join us on Sunday, December 12 from 1 -4 pm at the Madison County Historical Society’s Annual Victorian Christmas Open House. There is no admission to enjoy an afternoon filled with the holiday sights, sounds, and sweets for all!
For more information, please contact the Madison County Historical Society at (315) 363-4136 or (315) 361-9735, or 435 Main Street, Oneida, NY 13421, email: history@mchs1900.org, or visit our website at www.mchs1900.org
Both Balloons and Blossoms and Oneida Floral and Gifts, of Oneida are returning to decorate the period rooms at the society. Lisa Marshall of Oneida Floral will address the holiday spirit in the south parlor while Denise Goodwin of Balloons and Blossoms will create a holiday scene in the dining room. Area garden clubs, Green Thumb of Oneida Castle will adorn the music parlor, and the Sherrill Garden Club will be adding some holiday embellishments to the children’s room.
Holiday music has become an enjoyable tradition in the society’s music parlor. Joining us this year will be Oneida Civic Chorale Ensemble under the direction of Kim Nethway from 1:15-1:45. From 2-2:30, Otto Shortell Middle School Choir under the direction of Roselle Lynch will continue to delight the crowd with Christmas Carol favorites. Oneida High School’s Select Choir directed by Jeff Welcher from 2:45-3:15. The Durhamville 4th grade chorus under the direction of Stephanie Gwilt and the Juravich family string quartet of Durhamville will draw the afternoon to a close with their performances from 3:15-3:45.
Our holiday gift shop will have many Madison County Historical Society items for sale, such as local area history books, note cards, postcards, mugs, videos, and shirts. Come view the society’s new exhibit Education in Madison County: One-Room Schoolhouses, Academies, and Seminaries. Enter our raffle drawings for a holiday gift basket filled with craft items donated by craft vendors that participated at this year’s Craft Days. The society will also be holding the drawing for the cained chair that was donated by our very own craft vendor, Lisa Gardiner of Chittenango. Tickets for the chair raffle are still available and will be sold during the open house.
Be our guest this holiday season and join us on Sunday, December 12 from 1 -4 pm at the Madison County Historical Society’s Annual Victorian Christmas Open House. There is no admission to enjoy an afternoon filled with the holiday sights, sounds, and sweets for all!
For more information, please contact the Madison County Historical Society at (315) 363-4136 or (315) 361-9735, or 435 Main Street, Oneida, NY 13421, email: history@mchs1900.org, or visit our website at www.mchs1900.org
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