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Celebrate an 1860s Christmas at Wade House
Come celebrate A Wade House Christmas on Saturday and Sunday, December 8-9, at the historic 1860s stagecoach inn. Wade House provides the perfect venue to experience the charm and simplicity of the mid-19th-century celebration of Christmas by the earliest settlers of Greenbush. Discover mid-Victorian traditions, participate in hands-on activities, listen to spirited live music of the period, savor the aroma of a freshly made Christmas pudding, sample a cup of hot cider prepared over an open fire, play old-time parlor games, and delight in the festivities of the season.
A variety of classic and bygone activities awaits you within the Wade House. In the Tap Room, view the earliest illustrations of, and learn about, Santa Claus, considered the patron saint of the little folks on Christmas Day. In the dining room, the entire family may take the opportunity to create handmade period Christmas decorations. Bask in nostalgic ambiance as you gaze upon the 1860s-decorated Christmas tree, which has long symbolized the holiday.
Take pleasure in a horse-drawn wagon ride to the Herrling Sawmill. Get into the spirit of a Christmas long ago and join in the singing of Christmas carols. Continue on your journey to the Wesley Jung Carriage Museum, where you will encounter an extraordinary collection of sleighs, alit with the twinkle of a thousand lights. Bring along a new, unwrapped toy or a canned good to donate to the Salvation Army and receive $1 off your ticket!
For complete details, including location, admission fees, a map and contact information, visit the Wade House visitor information page.
:: Posted December 3, 2007
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