Visions of sugar plums, nutcrackers, and ballet shoes are filling our heads and hopefully yours starting on November 25^th at the opening night of Christmas at the Seiberling. This year’s theme “The Nutcracker Ballet” brings a classic and magical feel to the Seiberling Mansion, which boasts three floors transformed by volunteer decorators who have creatively interpreted the theme into a Christmas wonderland. 

Festivities will kick off with Santa’s arrival at 6 p.m. Nov. 25 and the annual lighting ceremony once again sponsored by Wyman Group. Admission for opening night and the Candlelight Tour is $10 for adults, $5 for students 18 and under, and 5 and under are free. Tickets can be reserved on the HCHS website: https://howardcountymuseum.org/programs/christmas-at-the-seiberling, in the office, and at the door. For all other “Christmas at the Seiberling” evenings, entry is free.

Whenever you come, don’t forget to bring cash to vote for your favorite decorated room with donations to support the historical society. Each room will have a jar for registering your vote with a donation.

As is custom, charitable sponsors, including Financial Builders, First Farmers Bank & Trust, Ivy Tech Community College Kokomo, and Community First Bank have made possible free admission to six December nights of Christmas at the Seiberling (Nov. 30, Dec. 1, 7, 8, 14, and 15, from 4 to 8 p.m.). Duke Energy is underwriting the Candlelight Tour Dec. 16 ($10 for adults, $5 for students 18 and under, and 5 and under are free). We want to thank each of them for their generous donations in support of this annual community tradition.

Musical groups will provide entertainment on opening night and several sponsored nights. Visitors are also welcome during regular hours, 1 to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday, with regular admission. For more information, call 765-452-4314.

Contact: Anne Shaw 

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765-452-4314