It’s a Victorian Christmas

Madison County Historical Society plans annual open house

Caption. Shown is St. Pat’s Shining Angels performing at a past Christmas Open House at the historical society. This year’s Madison County Historical Society’s Christmas Open House is Dec. 13 from 1- 4 pm.

By Sydney Loftus

(Oneida, NY) The Madison County Historical Society’s Victorian Christmas Open House is Dec. 13 from 1 to 4 pm at Cottage Lawn, headquarters of the society, on 435 Main St., 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 school choirs.

Balloons and Blossoms, Oneida Floral and Gifts, and Unique Flower and Gift Boutique, of Oneida are all returning to decorate the period rooms at the society. Lisa Marshall of Oneida Floral will address the holiday spirit in the music parlor while Denise Goodwin of Balloons and Blossoms will create a holiday scene in the dining room. Diane Gunthorpe, owner of Unique Flower and Gift Boutique will be adding her seasonal touches to one of the bedrooms. Area garden clubs, Green Thumb of Oneida Castle, and the Sherrill Garden Club will also be adding some holiday embellishments to period rooms.

Holiday music has become an enjoyable tradition in the society’s music parlor. Joining us this year will be Oneida High School’s Select Choir directed by Jeff Welcher from 1:15-1:45. From 2-2:30, North Broad Street Mini Jazz Machine under the direction of Heather O’Connell will continue to delight the crowd with Christmas Carol favorites.

Otto Shortell Middle School Choir under the direction of Roselle Lynch will perform from 2:45-3:15. The afternoon will draw to a close with St. Patrick’s Shining Angels under the direction of Pam Maihafer from 3:15-3:45.

Our holiday gift shop will have the many Madison County Historical Society items for sale, such as local area history books, note cards, postcards, mugs, videos, and, shirts, and specialty gift baskets. Come view the society’s new exhibit Madison County Underground: Cemeteries and Gerritt Smith.

Be our guest this holiday season and join us on Sunday, December 13 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 refreshments 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

It’s a Victorian Christmas

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