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50th Annual Holiday Open House
Sunday, Dec. 41 - 4 p.m.
Celebrate 50 years of the Holiday Open House with holiday-themed musical performances from local groups, historical demonstrations and interpreters, arts and crafts, refreshments including hot apple cider and cookies, candle dipping, an outdoor exhibit, and a visit from Santa Claus.
In celebration of the 50th anniversary of the open house, the High Point Historical Society has organized special guests for the event. Kyle Jenks and Laura Rocklyn, James and Dolly Madison interpreters, will be in the gallery interacting with visitors and recounting stories and holiday traditions from the past.
Entertainment for the afternoon will also include High Point Community Theater performers from 1-1:30 p.m., the High Point University Brass Quartet from 1:30 to 2 p.m., the Penn Griffin Vocal Music Ensemble from 2:10-2:40 p.m., the First Presbyterian Church Handbell Choir from 2:50 to 3:20 p.m. and more. The museum is also excited to welcome back hammer dulcimer player Joe Shelton, who will play in the Haley House. |
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Blacksmith Demonstration in the Historical ParkSaturdays, Dec. 3, 10, 17, 31, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Come watch our costumed blacksmith in action as he crafts various iron pieces. All ages are welcome to this free, drop-in event.
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Candle Dipping in the Historical ParkSaturday, Dec. 10, 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Light up your dark days of winter with a candle made in our historical park. Our costumed interpreters will show you how. All ages welcome. Free. Drop-in. Limit 2 per person.
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Scottish Faire in Historical ParkSaturday, Dec. 17, 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Join our early North Carolina Scots families as they prepare to celebrate and enjoy festive Scottish traditions for New Year’s Eve (Hogmanay) and the Yule season. Enjoy seeing traditional Hogmanay dishes made over an open fire, dancing, music, poetry, and more. Get ready for the end of year festivities by coming in costume! Free to the public.
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New Year’s Noisemaker in Little Red Schoolhouse Saturday. Dec. 31, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.It’s time to celebrate the end of 2022 and ring in 2023! Before the countdown starts, come by to make your own noisemaker for your New Year’s celebrations! All ages welcome. FREE. Drop-in.
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Check out our BlogNew posts are added to our blog "History Hindsights" every other Wednesday. Be sure to check it out for a look at varied topics related to High Point's history.
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Museum Happenings- Our costumed blacksmith will be conducting demonstrations on Saturdays, Dec. 3, 10, 17, 31, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
- 50th Annual Holiday Open House
Sunday, Dec. 4, 1 – 4 p.m.
- Candle Dipping in the Historical Park
Saturday, Dec. 10, 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
- Scottish Faire in Historical Park
Saturday, Dec. 17, 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
- New Year’s Noisemaker in Little Red Schoolhouse
Saturday. Dec. 31, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
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Connect with UsVolunteer Opportunities Here's a new way you can engage with the High Point Museum - help us transcribe letters, diaries, deeds, meeting minutes, and other materials from our collection. Click here and begin to begin your adventure!
Online Resources
Experience the High Point Museum digitally by exploring exhibits, engaging with collections, watching videos or listening to audio tours. Visit our website and look for a variety of resources on the online learning tab. New content is being added regularly.
Show off your hometown pride in your next Zoom meeting with one of our virtual backgrounds featuring historical photographs from the High Point Museum collection.
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