Enjoy the holiday decorations of the Heritage Center and experience 1860s Living History on the historic Mahaffie grounds. FREE admission! (a small fee applies to some activities)
Heritage Center activities:
- 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.: Music by the Shady Grove String Band, they will play familiar favorites and feel free to sing along!
- 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Visit Santa! You are welcome to take pictures in front of the limestone fireplace. One printed picture available for $5 or two for $7.
- 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.: Enjoy carols from the Carolers of Note singers
- 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.: Make your own graham cracker gingerbread house ($4/house), make an ornament, purchase your unique Christmas gifts from the Mahaffie Market or a hand made Santa from Glinda Thoms.
Mahaffie grounds activities:
- 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.: Visit the Mahaffie house, see what is cooking on the cookstove, and string popcorn and cranberries.
- 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.: Ride the stagecoach ($3/person ages 3 & up), visit the blacksmith and Agricultural Heritage Livestock Barn
- 11 a.m.: See a horse powered corn grinding demonstration
- 2 p.m.: See a horse powered wheat threshing demonstration
- 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.: Enjoy carols from the Carolers of Note singers