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December
2008

 

 

December 6th, 7th, 14th & 21st
Victorian Teas

December 13th & 20th
Dolly, You & Me Children's Teas

 

Holiday Teas
at the Watson-Curtze Mansion
3:00 p.m.

Let the moment take you away. Come, sit and enjoy English tea, clotted cream, finger sandwiches and sweet treats in one of Erie's most elegant atmospheres.


Call for details. Reservations Required.
814-454-1813 Ext. 0

$12.00/Adult, $10.00/Senior, $8.00/Member, $6.00/Child

   
Through December 27th

A Star for Santa's Tree
at the Erie Planetarium, 356 W. 6th St.

Learn about the winter night sky as Santa searches for the perfect star to place atop his tree. Which star will he choose?

Saturdays at 3:00 p.m.

$4.00 Adults, $3.00 Seniors, $2.00 Children

   
December 14th & 21st

Sunday Brunch
at the Watson-Curtze Mansion, 356 W. 6th St.

10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Brunch includes admission to the museum's annual exhibit Victorian Holidays: Whimsical Wonderland.

Brunch menu may include: Quiche Lorraine, Egg Sausage Casserole, Dried Tomato Tart, Special Potato Casserole, Ham and more!

$15.00 Per Person

Reservations Required. Call 814.454.1813 Ext. 0

   
December 20th

A Battles Family Holiday
at the Battles Museums of Rural Life

Guests to the Battles Museums of Rural Life will have the opportunity to visit both the R.S. Battles Farmhouse and the Charlotte Elizabeth Battles Memorial Museum during the holidays.

Learn to Cook Christmas Dinner
…on a Wood-burning Stove
Make Traditional Tree Ornaments
Enjoy Civil War Era Dances & Music

Presented in Collaboration with the
111th P.V.I. Civil War Re-Enacting Group

Sunday 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

$4.00 Adults, $3.00 Seniors, $2.00 Children
-or- Bring a New or Slightly Used Toy to Donate

   
December 13th & 20th
Gingerbread House Workshop
at the Watson-Curtze Mansion
11:00p.m. – 2:00p.m.
$4.00 / Gingerbread House


Kids of all ages are invited to make their very own graham cracker gingerbread house, complete with a gumdrop chimney.

   
December

The Christmas Tree Ship

A Holiday Event of the
Erie County Historical Society and the
Flagship Niagara League

December 14, 2007
At the Erie Maritime Museum
6:00pm – 9:00pm (Doors Open at 5:30pm)

6:15pm Santa Lights the “Christmas Tree Ship”
Visit with Santa Aboard the U.S. Brig Niagara
Entertainment by Lee Murdock
Enjoy Holiday Arts, Crafts & Activities
Cookies, Coffee & Hot Cocoa for All!
Christmas Wreaths & Poinsettias
(Call to Order: 814.452.2744 x222)
Book Signings by Local Authors

Admission:
FREE to ECHS and EMM Members
$4.00 Adult
$3.50 Senior
$2.00 Children -or- Free with a New Unwrapped
Toy or Box of Cereal

ECHS 417 State Street Erie Pa. !6501 *814) 454-1813
 
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