The News Herald (Willoughby, OH)
History center sets dates for holiday light display
The Lake County History Center recently announced that its annual display of lights has grown.
The traditional display attracts kids of all ages every year as they roam the festive halls of the 37,000-square-foot Italianate structure at 415 Riverside Drive in Painesville Township, according to a news release.
The event begins with two group days on Nov. 28 and 29, followed by three public days on Nov. 30 and Dec. 1 and 2.
Included in the experience is a host of Byers Carolers displayed throughout the center; Ohio crafters with one-of-a-kind gifts to sell; music from the center’s rare collection of Magical Music machines; the Candy Cane Café, the Mistletoe Marketplace with discounted gifts for all ages, and a bake sale of home-baked goods for enjoying with family or gifting to loved ones, the release stated.
While there, attendees also can see two new exhibits: “1940’s Life in Lake County” and “Visionaries & Rabble-rousers: Celebrating Women & the 19th Amendment.”
Hours for the Group Days are 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. and cost is $22 per person, which includes lunch. Hours for Public Days are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and cost is $10 advance reservations through Nov. 21 and $12 after that
A Christmas Tea will be offered at noon on Dec. 8. Whilst sipping tea and nibbling on finger sandwiches, fruit and dessert, participants can learn about the many Christmas traditions celebrated by varied Lake County ethnicities, the release stated. for non-members 12 and Cost for the Tea is $20 older; $18 for members; $12.50 for those ages 4-11; and free for those 3 and younger.
Reservations may be made by contacting Dorothy at 440-639-2945 or online at Eventbrite.
A Christmas Tea will be offered at noon on Dec. 8. Whilst sipping tea and nibbling on finger sandwiches, fruit and dessert, participants can learn about the many Christmas traditions celebrated by varied Lake County ethnicities, the release stated.