Christmas at the History Center continues this weekend

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The History Center is bringing holiday cheer this weekend with its annual Christmas Open House, running Friday from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m.

Visitors can enjoy beautifully decorated Christmas trees and themed rooms throughout the museum and Orr Mansion.

School children, local groups, and organizations have contributed their own festive displays, while the History Center Christmas Committee has created a special Christmas movie theme on the second floor and ballroom of the Orr Mansion.

Guests are encouraged to vote for their favorite tree and decorated room during their visit.

Live music will be featured throughout the weekend.

Highlights include piano performances by Alicia Wilkins, Marie Wheeler, and Carol Burton on Friday evening; the Friendly Senior Center Choir and duets by Leanna George and Rebekah Heizer on Saturday; and performances by the Mad River Dulcimer Society, Popular Demand Quartet, and several local piano students on Sunday.

Guests can enjoy refreshments in the Presidents’ Room on the lower level of the museum, and Christmas craft kits will be available for children to take home while supplies last.

The Piecemakers Quilt Club will also be selling tickets for a chance to win a handmade quilt, with options for an Ohio State or Michigan-themed quilt.

Admission to the Open House is free, making it a perfect family outing to celebrate the holiday season.

Photo credit: Logan County History Center

The Orr Mansion entry was decorated by Chloe Simmons for AmeriCorps/Ohio History Service Corps
Orr Mansion stairway to the second floor
Adult trees in the Museum hallway
“It’s a Wonderful Life” decorated by Erin Rudat and Karen Tracey
“How the Grinch Stole Christmas” decorated by Judy Snyder and Laura Harshfield
Kids’ trees in the Museum hallway
“Christmas Story” decorated by Erin Rudat, Chloe Simmons, and Beth Marshall
Adult trees in the Museum hallway
Adult trees in the Museum hallway
“Christmas Vacation” decorated by Kit Wehe, Tam Van Ness, Leslie Warne, and Sharon Kinney
“Bell’s Enchanted Christmas” decorated by Todd & Amy McCormick
“White Christmas” decorated by Beth Marshall, Judy Snyder, Chloe Simmons, and Don Corwin.