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House Museum will open its doors for a Victorian Christmas. Living history characters from the nineteenth century will share their holiday memories with visitors who will enjoy family crafts and appetizers provided by the Manship Wood Fired Kitchen. Musical performances will include the Flagship Band playing music of the Civil War era, 5-8 p.m. in the house and Madison Station Elementary School Fifth Grade Honor Choir, 6:30-7:15 p.m. on the Manship side porch.
The 1950s and ’60s aluminum Christmas tree will be on display in the Winter Building along with Antebellum, Victorian, and Depression-era Christmas trees reflecting Mississippi’s history. The ever-popular model town of Possum Ridge and its trains will also be on display. Characters from A Special Visitor Comes to Possum Ridge will read from the children’s book inspired by the train exhibit. The First Presbyterian Day School Fifth Grade Choir in Jackson will perform
at 4:45 p.m.
For more information about the Christmas by Candlelight Tour call 601-576-6800 or visit the MDAH website, mdah.state, ms.us.
HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS
December 1-23 and 26-31 at the William F. Winter Archives and H i s-tory Building. Winter Holidays. Enjoy the model trains of Possum Ridge and period toys and Christmas trees. Exhibit open Mondays, noon-4:30; Tuesday-Fri-day, 9 a.m-4:30 p.m. and Saturdays, 9
a.m.-l 2:30 p.m. Group
tours of ten or more are available by reservation Tuesdays-Fridays, December 2-19. For more information or to make a reservation, call 601-576-6800.
December 2-19 at the Governor’s Mansion. Christmas at the Governor’s Mansion. The
historic section of the Governor’s Mansion features traditional holiday decorations using seasonal greenery. Free guided tours are offered Tuesday through Friday, 9:30 to 11 a.m. on the half-hour. (Closed weekends and Mondays.) Reservations must be made in advance for groups of ten or more. The Governor’s Mansion will be closed for tours from Tuesday, December 23, through Monday, January 5, 2015. The Mansion may be closed at other times during the month for official state functions. To confirm the availability of the Mansion for tours or for information, call 601-359-6421.
December 2-31 at the Old Capitol Museum. Years ofYuletide: Christmas in Jackson. This exhibit highlights various Jack-
son Christmas traditions with selected artifacts and photos. For more information call 601 -576-6920.
December 5, 12, and 13, noon at the Old Capitol Museum. Sounds of the Season. Enjoy local choirs in the Old Capitol Museum’s rotunda on selected Fridays and Saturdays. Hinds Community College Choir will perform on Friday, December 5; Scotland Baptist Church on Friday, December 12; and Mississippi Young Singers on Saturday, December 13. For more information call 601-576-6920.
December 4-30 at Historic Jefferson College. Celebration of Christmas Trees. School groups and home educators adopt Christmas trees and decorate them for class projects. For more information call 601-442-2901.
Saturday, December 13 at 2 p.m. at Winterville Mounds. Holiday Open House. Celebrate the holidays with food, punch, singing, and good cheer for everyone. For more information call 662-334-4684.