The North Berrien Historical Museum invites the public to
join us for special holiday events, December 5 – 8, 2013. Visitors can explore our festive forest of 28
Christmas trees decorated by local groups and businesses, and vote for their
favorites. This is a fantastic time to
view the exhibits in three buildings at the museum. Enjoy crafts and live music, take pictures
with family and friends, and get in to the cheerful spirit of the season!
Holiday Lights &
Delights, an evening Museum Fundraiser, will be held on Thursday, December
5 starting at 5:30pm. Admission is $5,
and proceeds support the year-round programs of the North Berrien Historical
Society. This event is the only
opportunity to view the trees in the dark, when the lights glow most
brilliantly. Stroll between our
buildings through lovely outdoor luminaries.
Attendees will enjoy delicious treats including appetizers, roasted
chestnuts, seasonal beverages, and holiday desserts. Live holiday music is provided by Les &
Becky Burford. The fundraiser is
generously sponsored by donations from Harding’s Friendly Market, D.W. Hammond
Chocolates, Mill Creek Charlie’s, Chemical Bank, The wHAIRhouse Salon, Back on
the Rack, Handmade Treasures, and Bob’s Barn Bakery & Farm Market.
Thursday, Dec. 5 – Holiday Lights & Delights Museum Fundraiser
5:30pm – Doors
open, $5 Admission
5:45-6:45pm
- Live music by Les & Becky Burford (guitar,ukulele,
mountain dulcimer, vocals); Appetizers and
beverages served in Museum
6:30-7:30pm
– Outdoor Luminary Walk; Desserts served in the Carter House
The North Berrien Historical Museum’s 9th annual Holiday Open House, December 6-8,
features three
Friday, December 6 - Open 10am to 4pm, Free Admission
Gingerbread House decorating - $5 Donation.
Senior Day - Seniors are especially invited to tour
the décor and enjoy refreshments.
Live
Music: Pianist Gordon Krell (1pm); The Upbeats Band
(2-4pm)
Saturday, December 7 - Open
10am to 4pm, Free Admission
Santa’s Workshop crafts - Free/ Donation. Make an ornament and
holiday card.
Gingerbread House decorating - $5 Donation
Scroll
sawing demonstrations – Southwest Michigan
Scroll Saw Club
Visit
with Santa & Mrs. Claus (2-3pm)
Live
Music: Guitar by Rob Winckel
Sunday, December 8 - Open Noon
to 4pm, Free Admission
Cookie Walk Fundraiser - $5 Donation. Fill a box with your choice
of holiday cookies to
take home.
Santa’s Workshop crafts - Free/ Donation
Gingerbread House decorating - $5 Donation
Visit
with Santa & Mrs. Claus (2-3pm)
Live
Music: Guitar by Rob Winckel and Coloma Choirs
(12:30-2pm)
Guests are welcome to bring
along charitable donations: the North Berrien Historical Museum is hosting
collection boxes for the North Berrien Food Pantry (non-perishable foods) and
Toys for Tots (new, unwrapped gifts).
Most of the museum’s Christmas trees will remain on display
throughout December at normal winter open hours: Tuesday through Friday, 10am
to 4pm. Regular admission is free. The North Berrien Historical Society thanks
our 2013 tree sponsors: Southwest
Michigan Scroll Saw Club, Randy’s BP, Edgewater Bank, Chemical Bank, Honor
Credit Union, G.W. Jones Exchange Bank, Cottage of the Four Seasons, Coloma
Lioness Club, Mill Creek Charlie’s, Back on the Rack, Handmade Treasures, Keith
and Marsha Hammond, North Berrien Creative Artists Guild, Faith Lutheran
Church, Tall Timbers Tree Farm, The wHAIRhouse Salon, Lakeland Community
Hospital Auxiliary, The Friendly Tavern, Coloma Class of 2014, Greg Orchards/
Coloma Frozen Foods, Watervliet District Library, Magg’s Rags, Rite Aid,
Ellinee Bait & Tackle.
The North Berrien Historical Museum is located at 300 Coloma
Avenue, on Red Arrow Highway across from Coloma High School. For more information, please contact the
museum at (269) 468-3330 or info@northberrienhistory.org.
