There’s nothing like Hearthside to enjoy the beauty, charm and magic of an Old-Fashioned Christmas. The feel of a warm and cozy home with a fire in the fireplace, gaily appointed Christmas trees, festively decorated mantels and garlands adorning the staircases and doorways, and a Victorian style Santa Claus, guests are in for a nostalgic journey back in time.

Dozens of twinkling trees and elaborately decorated mantels on all ten fireplaces are displayed in every room to bring the joy of the season to life for guests of all ages.  Volunteers dressed in their Victorian finery will welcome guests with tales of the traditions of Christmas. The festive feel in the house is accented by the sights, sounds and aromas of the holiday, including traditional live music and seasonal treats of hot cider and cookies from the Colonial kitchen. A special delight is the Hearthside dollhouse with replicas of the rooms all decked out with miniature trees and gifts to spark the imagination of both young and old. There are endless opportunities for photos, both inside the house and outdoors.

The self-guided tours allow guests to view decorations on all three floors at their own pace on the dates prior to Christmas.

The season kicks off on Saturday, Dec. 2nd between 1:00-4:30 p.m. with additional openings on Sunday, the 3rd, and the following weekend of Dec. 9th and 10^th at the same times. Since visits take place throughout the afternoon and are self-paced, reservations are not required—just pay at the door. If preferred, advance ticket purchase may be made through the link below so all you need to do is check in upon arrival and you will be not be delayed in starting your visit.

Each of these four openings feature Santa Claus. For those unable to make it or too shy to visit with Santa, children may drop off a letter addressed to him at the special mailbox designated for Santa located at the rear entrance of the house, outside the gift shop. Letters may be dropped off between Dec. 2nd and December 10th. Children are asked to make sure to include their wish list and if a phone number is included, Santa will make personal phone calls to each child before Christmas.

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