Glimpse the traditional Christmas festivities of the early 1800s in a Federal-style Newport mansion. Meet the two Whitehorne daughters who are preparing for a Christmas meal. Learn about the history of the holiday and why some less tolerant colonies had outlawed holiday celebrations. Visitors can sample Mrs. Whitehorne’s gingerbread and take away a booklet of authentic colonial recipes.

Holiday Schedule: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm on Sat, Dec 8 & Sun, Dec 9; Sat, Dec 15 & Sun, Dec 16; and Sat, Dec 22.  Tickets cost $5/adult and $2/child under 16 and are available at the door.