Victorian Christmas – Next Two Weekends (Nov 25-26 & Dec 3-4)

22Nov2011

Our modern American image of Santa Claus originated with a drawing by prominent political cartoonist Thomas Nast. Nast’s 1863 image depicted a jolly, plump, bearded man delivering gifts to Union troops at their encampment, wearing a fur-trimmed suit of patriotic stars and stripes.

This year, Victorian Christmas has been expanded to include two weekends. The first, November 25 & 26 will include a museum theatre program telling the stories of sailors examining the Victorian roots of our modern Christmas traditions. There will also be Victorian-era carolers, refreshments, and shopping in the museum store.

The second weekend will be the traditional open house, the first weekend in December as always (December 3 & 4). Our Civil War-era Santa will be on hand for visits and photos (professional photo packages are available for purchase). There will also be Victorian-er carolers, refreshments, a Victorian Vaudeville show and shopping in the museum store.. At the conclusion of the day, Santa will fire the original Civil War cannon from the CSS Jackson!

Both weekends offer guests a unique opportunity to see the museum decorated in traditional Victorian style, enjoy hospitality and snacks from local restaurants, and unique gift shopping opportunities in the Museum store.

Note: The Museum will be open Thanksgiving day – come on by once the turkey’s gone!

2011: Two Weekends – Free Admission Both Weekends

Victorian Christmas Weekend 1
Friday & Saturday, November 25 & 26
Christmas Past: The Victorian Roots of our Modern Christmas Season
Victorian Carolers
Hospitality and Snacks provided by Fountain City Coffee
Unique shopping opportunities in Museum Store
Holiday themed face painting / balloons.

Cost: FREE Admission

Victorian Christmas Weekend 2: Open House
Saturday & Sunday, December 3 & 4
Civil War-era Santa
Victorian Carolers
Victorian Vaudeville Show
Hospitality and Snacks provided by Twelfth Street Deli
Unique shopping opportunities in Museum Store
Cost: FREE Admission

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