“The Spirit of Christmas Past: Four Centuries of Christmas in New England” A Lecture by Ken Turino
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Date: November 29, 2014 @ 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
To ring in the holiday season, The House of the Seven Gables welcomes Ken Turino, Manager of Community Engagement and Exhibitions at Historic New England, to give a dynamic presentation on the history of Christmas observance in New England. This engaging lecture spans four centuries, from the time Christmas was outlawed in 17th Century New England, to the 21st Century, when all of the familiar holiday traditions were in place. During this presentation, you will discover how Christmas has evolved from non-observance into the festive holiday that we know today.
Join us after the presentation for a special, themed tour of The House of the Seven Gables mansion, to walk the halls of a house that has stood the test of time to witness the changing nature of Christmas in New England. A tour guide will lead you from room to room in the house which will be beautifully adorned with traditional holiday décor.
When: Saturday, November 29th at 3:00PM
The lecture will last for approximately 50 minutes, and will include a brief Q&A period afterwards.
Scheduled tours will begin at 4:05 PM at the conclusion of the lecture.
Free for members, $15.00 for lecture and tour
To make reservations for the lecture and tour, please RSVP to Ryan Conary, Group Sales Coordinator at rconary@7gables.org, or call 978-744-0991 ext. 104
Light refreshments will be served.