1775: A Colonial Christmas

Journey back in time at 1775: A Colonial Christmas! Experience the sights, sounds, and flavors of an 18th-century holiday season.

Watch a colonial feast being prepared, try your hand at baking traditional gingerbread, and join in the festive spirit with Wassailing and old-fashioned games.



Explore a selection of local food and craft vendors, and don’t forget to find the perfect stocking stuffer in our charming store. Bring the whole family for a hands-on, historic holiday celebration!



Tasty food and drink vendors make this a full day experience, this event is sponsored by the Americana Corner’s Preserving America Partners program, and generous community partners.

You may also like the following events from Conococheague Institute:

• This Saturday, 6th September, 10:00 am, Revolutionary Homestead in Mercersburg
• This month, 25th September, 10:30 am, Little Learners in Mercersburg
• Next month, 30th October, 10:30 am, Little Learners in Mercersburg