Exterior view, Photo Courtesy Maine Historical Society.

Comfort and Joy: Christmas in Olde New England

Looking to warm your hands and your heart this season? Keep a cozy and very merry holiday with us at MHS! Tour the Wadsworth-Longfellow House with all the trimmings for a 19th-century Christmas and learn about the New England holiday traditions of long ago. What yummy treats might the Longfellows have enjoyed this time of year? Did they hang stockings for St. Nicholas on Christmas eve? What games did they play and which songs did they sing? After touring the house, stop by our museum shop to find unique gifts for everyone on your list and receive a 10% discount on your purchases!

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Events > Comfort and Joy: Christmas in Olde New England
Maine Historical Society
489 Congress Street
Portland, Maine 04101 United States
About the Event
Presented by
Maine Historical Society
(207) 774-1822
November 30, 2024 through December 21, 2024

Tickets for these special holiday tours of the Wadsworth-Longfellow House include a guided tour of house. Tours are limited to 12 guests, will last approximately 45 minutes, and will depart from the Museum Store at 11 AM, 1 PM, 2 PM, and 3 PM on Saturday, November 30 and Saturday, December 7, 14, and 21. Ticketholders will receive a 10% coupon good towards any purchases they make in the Museum Store on the day of their visit.

EVENT DETAILS:
Saturday, November 30, December 7, 14, and 21,
Tours at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 2 p.m., and 3 p.m.
Tickets are available online.
Visit our Museum Store for holiday shopping!