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December 2019
First Fridays at the 1890 House
Make the 1890 House Museum a must-stop when you celebrate Cortland's First Friday, produced by the Cultural Council of Cortland County. We have a new, admission-free event every month. From Victorian Valentine Crafts to our ever-popular scavenger hunts, there is something for everyone in the family. All First Friday activities occur the first Friday of each month, from 5pm - 8pm. Activities are designed as drop in events, so you can visit other First Friday programs! First Friday Schedule: February…
Find out more »Holiday Tea Party
Join the 1890 House for one of our longest running programs, our annual Holiday Tea Party! Explore the wonders of a late 19th century holiday season as the house is fully decorated. Cucumber sandwiches, tea, sweet treats, and hot chocolate await! Adults are $18.90, Children are $12. We also have Tables for 6 ($65) and Tables for 8 ($82). Museum Members can order tickets at any time, just call the 1890 House to place your order today. Tickets for the…
Find out more »Wassail and the Sounds of Christmas
Come enjoy our annual Wassail and the Sounds of Christmas at The 1890 House Museum. Experience homemade Wassail, baked goods, and your favorite Christmas songs in an authentic Victorian mansion. Join us as our complimentary guest on: Saturday December 14th from 5pm-7pm Sunday December 15th from 3pm-5pm
Find out more »Breakfast with Santa
Father Christmas is visiting The 1890 House Museum and would like to invite you to breakfast! Come meet Santa and enjoy classic Christmas stories, a selection of breakfast foods, teas, hot chocolate, and cookies. Join us on: Saturday December 21st from 8:30am-11:00am Sunday December 22nd from 8:30am-11:00am Adults-$18.90; Children- $10; Seniors, Students, & Military- $15
Find out more »New Year’s Tea
The 1890 House Museum is celebrating the New Year in classic 20's style as Frederick Wickwire might have done with a vintage High Tea set in the immersive atmosphere of a period home. Enjoy the house as it is decorated for the holidays and savor scones, clotted cream, lemon curd, jams, pork loin on biscuits, tea sandwiches, and a variety of teas, pastries, and sweets... and music, of course! Seatings at: Saturday December 28th at 11:00am and 3:00pm Sunday December…
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