Blogger's Note: The following was provided by the Historic Preservation Trust of Berks County.
The Historic Preservation Trust of Berks County has announced a new holiday event in Morlatton Village.
On Dec. 16, from 1 to 5 p.m., the trust will celebrate Christmas as it would have been celebrated in the eighteenth century with music, caroling, dancing, and refreshment in the festive atmosphere of the White Horse Inn.
Families can enjoy crafts for children and a visit from the Belsnickel.
Visitors will delight in the festive, holiday ambiance of the White Horse Inn.
Families can enjoy crafts for children and a visit from the Belsnickel.
Visitors will delight in the festive, holiday ambiance of the White Horse Inn.
The rooms will be decorated with fresh greenery and visitors can partake in a variety of activities.
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| The White Horse Inn |
The Amity Colonial Dancers will demonstrate several colonial and early American dances and visitors will even have the chance to join in on the fun with some audience participation. We will be joined by a harp and cello duo who will lead us in singing some traditional Christmas carols.
In the Tavern Room, visitors can relax with some complimentary mulled cider and play some fun tavern games like cards and dice.
In the Tavern Room, visitors can relax with some complimentary mulled cider and play some fun tavern games like cards and dice.
Families and children will want to make sure to visit the Belsnickel as well in his “workshop” where kids can enjoy a variety of Christmas crafts.
The Belsnickel, part of eighteenth century rural Pennsylvania German Christmas lore, is much different from today’s jolly, old Santa Claus. Bring the whole family and learn more about how Christmas was celebrated in eastern Pennsylvania almost 300 years ago.
Admission for A Tavern Christmas is a $5 per person suggested donation. Trust members and children 12 and under are free.
Admission for A Tavern Christmas is a $5 per person suggested donation. Trust members and children 12 and under are free.
Complimentary light refreshments will be available and fresh baked goods can be purchased.
Visit the website for additional event information. Cash or check only for payments. Event
is rain or shine.
The Historic Preservation Trust of Berks County is a non-profit organization that acquires, preserves, and maintains historically and architecturally significant properties in Berks County, Pennsylvania and educates Berks County and its’ visitors about the role these sites played in Pennsylvania and American history.
is rain or shine.
The Historic Preservation Trust of Berks County is a non-profit organization that acquires, preserves, and maintains historically and architecturally significant properties in Berks County, Pennsylvania and educates Berks County and its’ visitors about the role these sites played in Pennsylvania and American history.
The Trust seeks to foster community involvement and support in promoting awareness and appreciation of historic structures and encouraging their adaptive reuse.
The Trust currently owns and maintains eight historically significant buildings in the greater Reading/Berks County area.
The office is located in the White Horse Inn on Old Philadelphia Pike in Douglassville.
Anyone interested in donating to the Trust should call 610-385- 4762 or visit www.historicpreservationtrust.org.
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