Twilight Tours: Christmas in the Colonies
Date: December 13, 2011
Enjoy a rare glimpse inside Van Cortlandt House and the annual display of 18th century Christmas and winter holiday traditional decorations. A 45 minute guided tour is included with regular Museum admission. Space is limited to 10 people per tour time with tours at starting at 3:00 and 4:00 p.m. each day. Reservations for these tours will be taken after November 15th and we expect them to fill up quickly.
Christmas was observed in the Colonies but not in the way we have come to expect in modern times. Christmas trees and present-giving were unheard of although many families and neighbors gathered socially in late December. Crops were harvested, and foods grown on the plantation were processed and preserved for the season. To brighten up the long dark days, everygreen boughs were brought into the house and draped around doorways and window, along railings, and on tables covered with plentiful food, desserts, and special treats.
Start time: 3:00 pm
End time: 5:00 pm
Contact phone: (718) 543-3344
Location: Van Cortlandt House Museum (in Van Cortlandt Park)
Twilight Tours: Christmas in the Colonies
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