The Smiths Falls Heritage House Museum invites you to take in the sights and sounds of the holidays at 11 Old Slys Road.
On December 7, the Holiday Heritage House welcomes you to explore the museum as it would be dressed up for a Victorian Christmas. Running from 1–3pm, you will find magical horse-drawn wagon rides, a special jolly old soul dressed in red and white, period actors in costume, baked treats and warm drinks, children’s crafts, and some good old-fashioned holiday cheer. The entry fee is a donation to the museum and wagon rides will once again be free. Please come equipped with a festive attitude and a twinkle in your eyes!
The Annual Art Show will be on display in the museum’s galleries until Saturday, December 20. The show features a variety of media and art from Smiths Falls and area artists. Celebrate local art as expressed through the visions of your neighbours.
On Thursday, December 11, the museum invites the community to tour through the beautifully decorated Victorian home lit by candlelight for a Candlelit Christmas. Take a guided tour from a period actor dressed in costume and learn of the many Victorian Christmas traditions and their origins. Tours will take place between 7 and 9pm, a perfect time to see the cozy candlelight. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for ages 5-12, and free for ages 4 and under.
The museum will have a special mailbox set up outside for residents to drop off letters to Santa. The mailbox is located on the front deck of the museum, and each letter received by December 8 will receive a personalized message from Santa.
The museum will be open Wednesday to Friday from 10:30am to 4:30pm, and Saturday and Sunday from 1–4pm, with wares from local artisans available at the gift shop. Entry will be by donation for the rest of the year. For more information, please contact the museum by phone at 283–6311 or by email at heritagehouse@smithsfalls.ca.