Warren County
Cultural & Heritage Commission

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            Featured Activities At Shippen!

 Christmas Past Comes Alive At Shippen Manor

     (Please note: Winter events may be canceled due to inclement weather) 

Dec.2nd - was canceled due to weather

On Sunday, December 2, 1-4 pm, we are again proud to present our annual candlelight tour of Shippen’s interiors dressed in their holiday best! Special talks on the evolution of Christmas in America will be conducted in the Victorian Parlor. In addition, Sally Shutler, our open-hearth cooking specialist will be preparing Yuletide specialties in the upstairs kitchen. No pre-registration is needed, but tours will be offered on the hour at 1, 2, & 3 pm. It should be noted that Shippen’s parking lots are extremely limited, especially if there is snow. Visitors are strongly encouraged to park on Washington Avenue ; we will have a crossing guard for escort; handicapped parking spaces will be available at the Manor. 

On Sunday, December 9, 1-4 pm, we will again play host to Santa when our faithful friend Kevin Rawlings, of Hagerstown , Md. , reprises his role as a 19^th Century version of Saint Nick. Last year the weather was so warm, we put him out on the lower front porch so even passersby would be encouraged to stop. Kevin will either be there, or inside the lower kitchen next to the fire. He informs us that he may be debuting as an 1830-1850-period Santa this year, in contrast to his Civil War portrayals here in the past. We know Kevin is a thorough historian, and we are looking forward to this new twist. Bring the children and their wish lists! Tours of the Manor will also be available, again with special talks in the Victorian parlor, the colonial cooking demonstration, and perhaps a few Civil War soldiers in their dress uniforms. No fee is charged for these programs, but donations are gratefully received by the Friends of Shippen.

 

Friends Seek Old Photos

Do you have old photographs of Oxford that have never been seen outside the family? The Friends of Shippen hope you do! They are hoping to publish a book of Oxford scenes (buildings, streets, industries) from private collections. The Friends are not seeking your originals, however!

They would be very grateful for copies or disks. The museum now has a scanner as well. Please visit on a first or second Sunday afternoon, or call the museum office at (908)-453-4381 if you can help!



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