Historic Holidays at Hallockville

Sun Dec 8, 2024
12:00pm to 4:00pm ET
Age: 9+
Price: Free admission
Location:
Hallockville Museum Farm

Hallockville Museum Farm invites visitors to experience old-fashioned North Fork holiday traditions during the Historic Holidays at Hallockville event. Holiday displays in three historic residences on the 28-acre preserved farm will be staffed by costumed docents welcoming guests and sharing stories of past holiday celebrations.

Historic Holidays at Hallockville is free and open to the public as the Museum Farm’s holiday gift to the community. 

The Trubisz House will feature a charming dollhouse exhibit. Outside, there will be a demonstration and sampling of traditional bread-making, using a wood-fired outdoor hearth, strolling carolers, children’s activities and refreshments. 

At the Cichanowicz Farmhouse, guests can enjoy a Christmas Eve celebration as it would have been experienced by Polish immigrants to the North Fork in the 1930s when the house was built. In Polish culture, Christmas Eve is a major holiday, highlighted by a special dinner, gift-giving and other traditions. 

The Hudson-Sydlowski House features a display of dollhouses from the museum’s collection decked-out for the holidays. The exhibit includes two Victorian dollhouses, as well as a Christmas dollhouse, a miniature farmstand and several room vitrines. The Hudson-Sydlowski house is also home to Hallockville’s Gift Shop, where visitors may browse for unique handmade items.

** Activity dates/times are subject to change. Please click through to the activity website to verify.