PRESQUE ISLE, Maine – Presque Isle Historical Society’s Secretary/Treasurer Kim Smith said, “For me, Christmas has always been a magical time of year. Presque Isle Historical Society is gearing up for another enchanting Victorian Christmas at the Estey celebration. It is truly a showcase of all that is beautiful at Christmas – live music, live florals, Wassail and more.”
Victorian Christmas at the Estey will take place on Friday, December 13 and Saturday, December 14 at the 1875 Vera Estey House at 16 Third Street from 6-9 p.m. Tickets are $10 per person at the door. Visitors will enjoy Wassail, a hot cider punch; live music; and a taste of Peppermint Pig, the only Victorian Christmas tradition originating in the U.S. In addition, each year, there is always new exhibit in the middle parlor.
In keeping with the Victorian Christmas traditions at the house, each room in the small, two-story Victorian era house is adorned with hand-made Victorian era inspired decorations and live florals including a beautiful life-size evergreen gown. Costumed interpreters will also be in each room performing some function from the era. Children of all ages can also participate in a scavenger hunt based on “The Twelve Days of Christmas”.
Presque Isle resident Lyndsey Maynard has attended the event every year for the last few years with her family and says, “Christmas just isn’t Christmas for me without going to Victorian Christmas at the Estey.”
Want to take a peek at the magic that is Victorian Christmas at the Estey event? A three-minute video is now available showcasing the splendor of the event. Go to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QxftoT8tI1E.
The mission of Presque Isle Historical Society, a 501c3 non-profit founded in 1963, is to study, promote and preserve the history, culture, heritage and physical artifacts of Presque Isle for future and present generations. For more information on its programs or to make a tax deductible contribution, visit them on the web at www.pihistory.org.
