Five Christmases Tour: Victorian Holiday Traditions

Walk through the Shriver House with a tour guide in period attire to learn about Victorian Christmas traditions - why they cut branches from the Christmas tree, stealing kisses under the mistletoe, decorating with flags to show patriotism, talking to the animals at midnight, popular Christmas songs we still sign today. Oh, and Santa Clause, of course.

Duration: 1 hour
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Shriver House Museum - George and Hettie Shriver moved into their new home just before Christmas in 1860. In anticipation of showing off their beautiful new home to family and friends, their house is fully decorated for a mid-19th century Christmas gathering.
    Guided tours of the Shrivers’ home illustrates how Christmas was celebrated in the…
What's Included
  • Tour all four floors of the Shriver House decorated for an 1860s Christmas
Location
309 Baltimore St
Baltimore Street
Three blocks south of Lincoln Square.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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up to 15 guests
1 Adult
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