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12 Barns Of Christmas At The John R. Park Homestead

Shop for unique hand-crafted items while enjoying the 12 Barns of Christmas holiday event

What’s better than kicking off the holidays in good old-fashioned style at the John R. Park Homestead? Getting to also shop for unique, handmade special gift items at the Holiday Makers’ Market at the same time.

And it’s all happening on Sunday, December 3 from 11 am – 4pm.

While the historic home is under renovation, there are still lots of exciting Victorian holiday activities to enjoy at the site, including a 12 barns of Christmas scavenger hunt and a ‘Gifts of Christmas Past’ exhibit featuring artifacts from the museum collection.

Pioneer demonstrations include blacksmithing, pomander making, and fibrework. Guests can meet St. Nick’s friend Ruprecht and check if your name is on “The Nice List.” Enjoy holiday crafts and old-fashioned games and toys.

To complete the old-fashioned holiday experience, the Homestead will also offer the opportunity to warm up with complimentary hot cider and chestnuts roasted on an open fire. The event will also feature livestock displays, live music from noon to 3pm, and more.

“The unique photo stations such as the antique restored sleigh, gilded frames and wreath backdrops are incredibly popular among guests,” says Homestead Curator/Education Coordinator Kris Ives. “We are also delighted to welcome more than twenty carefully curated local artisans with their handcrafted goods for purchase.”

The Homestead is located at 915 County Road 50 on the shore of Lake Erie. The award-winning museum is dedicated to the interpretation of the human and natural history of the Essex Region.

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