These special 90-minute docent led tours of the Clarke and Glessner House Museums will highlight the holiday customs and decorations of earlier eras.  Learn about the origins of the Christmas tree, and how it evolved from a small table-top version into large trees covered with paper and glass ornaments.  Hear about the types of decorations used throughout the house including holly and mistletoe, and learn about the toys and gifts that would be exchanged.  Lastly, explore the extensive eight-course Christmas feast, taken directly from Frances Glessner's personal menu book, that features everything from oysters on the half shell to plum pudding.

Tours start at 5:30, 6:00, 6:30, and 7:00pm each evening

Starting Point:  Glessner House Museum 1800 S. Prairie Avenue (use 18th Street entrance)

$18.00 per person, $14.00 for children ages 8 to 12
Museum members - $14.00 per person, $10.00 for children ages 8 to 12