For many years, Auburn has made sure its holiday traditions from the past are kept alive.
Angela Kershner / The Citizen
Absolute Dance inspired by visual pieces
Absolute Dance inspired by visual pieces
This year is no exception. As always, on the second Sunday of December, Auburn's historical and cultural sites will be decorated for the season and are open to the public free of charge.
“It started as a ‘thank you' to the local community, but has grown into visitors also taking advantage of the day,” said Meg Vanek, executive director of the Office of Tourism.
The Holiday Traditions event is an opportunity for the public to stop by the area museums and historical locations and view not only the specialty exhibits of the day, but also the displays that are always available.
Seven locations will be open beginning at noon on Sunday and will provide a day of refreshments, decorations and exhibits. Each place will offer something different, so visitors can decide exactly where they want to stop by.
At the Cayuga Museum, the Seven Lakes Girl Scouts will be caroling at noon, and the Ambassadors of Joy will perform holiday music at 2 p.m. In conjunction with the ongoing quilt show currently on exhibit, the museum will also have home-baked cookies and hot cider available.
The Tubman Home will be decorated for the season and will be offering refreshments.
At the Schweinfurth Memorial Art Center, it will be the community's opportunity to view its Quilts=Art=Quilts exhibit for free.
“The Ward O'Hara Agricultural Museum does a lot of special things for the kids,” Vanek said. “The horse and wagon rides are a big hit.”
The museum will have animals, horse-drawn sleigh rides, live Christmas music and cookie making.
At Westminster Presbyterian Church, there will be two separate musical performances. At 3 p.m. the Masterworks Chorale will perform, and at 7:30 p.m. the Syracuse Vocal Ensemble will entertain.
At Willard Memorial Chapel, visitors can tour the facility and listen to the Auburn Chamber Orchestra from 4 to 5 p.m.
Throughout the day at the Seward House, there will be Living History players dressed in the era of William Seward. Vanek said in the past there have been people already lined up at noon waiting to get in.
Each location has complete control in deciding what they want to do for the day, Vanek said. It is all coordinated and promoted by the participants. Times of performances are set so if someone wants to attend a few, they don't have to worry about times conflicting.
“I believe most people go to more than one (location) for sure,” she said. “Especially if there's special performances going on.”
Staff writer Laura Boyce can be reached at 253-5311 ext. 236 or at laura.boyce@lee.net
If you go
What: Holiday Traditions
When: Noon to
5 p.m. Sunday
Where: Cayuga Museum, Harriet Tubman Home, Schweinfurth Memorial Art Center, Seward House, Ward O'Hara Agricultural Museum, Westminster
Presbyterian Church and Willard Memoral Chapel
Cost: Free
For details: Call 255-1658
“It started as a ‘thank you' to the local community, but has grown into visitors also taking advantage of the day,” said Meg Vanek, executive director of the Office of Tourism.
The Holiday Traditions event is an opportunity for the public to stop by the area museums and historical locations and view not only the specialty exhibits of the day, but also the displays that are always available.
Seven locations will be open beginning at noon on Sunday and will provide a day of refreshments, decorations and exhibits. Each place will offer something different, so visitors can decide exactly where they want to stop by.
At the Cayuga Museum, the Seven Lakes Girl Scouts will be caroling at noon, and the Ambassadors of Joy will perform holiday music at 2 p.m. In conjunction with the ongoing quilt show currently on exhibit, the museum will also have home-baked cookies and hot cider available.
The Tubman Home will be decorated for the season and will be offering refreshments.
At the Schweinfurth Memorial Art Center, it will be the community's opportunity to view its Quilts=Art=Quilts exhibit for free.
“The Ward O'Hara Agricultural Museum does a lot of special things for the kids,” Vanek said. “The horse and wagon rides are a big hit.”
The museum will have animals, horse-drawn sleigh rides, live Christmas music and cookie making.
At Westminster Presbyterian Church, there will be two separate musical performances. At 3 p.m. the Masterworks Chorale will perform, and at 7:30 p.m. the Syracuse Vocal Ensemble will entertain.
At Willard Memorial Chapel, visitors can tour the facility and listen to the Auburn Chamber Orchestra from 4 to 5 p.m.
Throughout the day at the Seward House, there will be Living History players dressed in the era of William Seward. Vanek said in the past there have been people already lined up at noon waiting to get in.
Each location has complete control in deciding what they want to do for the day, Vanek said. It is all coordinated and promoted by the participants. Times of performances are set so if someone wants to attend a few, they don't have to worry about times conflicting.
“I believe most people go to more than one (location) for sure,” she said. “Especially if there's special performances going on.”
Staff writer Laura Boyce can be reached at 253-5311 ext. 236 or at laura.boyce@lee.net
If you go
What: Holiday Traditions
When: Noon to
5 p.m. Sunday
Where: Cayuga Museum, Harriet Tubman Home, Schweinfurth Memorial Art Center, Seward House, Ward O'Hara Agricultural Museum, Westminster
Presbyterian Church and Willard Memoral Chapel
Cost: Free
For details: Call 255-1658
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