A Visit From Santa at Williams Ordinary
Saturday Santa from 10a.m. - 4p.m.
FREE
Pictures with Santa: $5.00 for 4x6 or $10.00 for 8x10
In December of 1862, artist Thomas Nast made one of the first known illustrations of Santa Claus. Santa was shown giving gifts to soldiers in the field at Fredericksburg, Virginia during the American Civil War. This year, Santa will dust off that old suit he wore back then and make an appearance at Williams Ordinary in Dumfries.
Guests can make old-time holiday decorations and Pomander balls with citrus fruit and cloves for their trees at home.
Williams Ordinary, 17674 Main St., Dumfries, VA 22026. 703-792-4754.
December 7
Santa Comes to Rippon Lodge
Noon-3pm; $2 per child
Santa Claus will be visiting Rippon Lodge on Sunday afternoon. Learn about Christmas traditions of the past. Be on your best behavior so he will have you on the nice list. Bring your wish list for him. Parents will be given special “Things Santa Should Know” cards upon arrival. Bring your camera for pictures! Dress for the weather some activities are outside.
Rippon Lodge Historic Site, 15520 Blackburn Road, Woodbridge, VA 22192, 703-499-9812.
December 7
Holiday on the Home Front – WWII Christmas Candle Tours
5 pm-8pm; $5 per person, children under 6 free
Its 1943 and World War II is in full swing. What was Christmas like for Wade and Dessie Ellis at their Rippon Lodge home? WWII artifacts and decorations will be on display throughout the house. Listen to a holiday fireside chat with FDR or a Bob Hope Special. Try your hand at making ornaments using what materials were on hand due to rationing.
Rippon Lodge Historic Site, 15520 Blackburn Road, Woodbridge, VA 22192, 703-499-9812.
December 13
Brentsville Holiday Concerts
Site Open 5pm to 8pm; Concert begins at 6pm; FREE
Join the Brentsville community Saturday evening for a Holiday concert filled with seasonal music performed by the Brentsville District High School Choir at the beautiful and historic Brentsville Union Church. Enjoy hot cider and cookies by a warm bonfire.
Brentsville Courthouse Historic Centre 12229 Bristow Rd., Bristow, Va. 703-365-7895.
December 13
Enslaved Holiday
5pm- 7pm, $7 per person, six and under free
Take a candle lit tour of the main house and slave quarter to learn how the enslaved community celebrated the holidays and how they resisted the institution that kept them enslaved. Living history vignettes will allow some of the enslaved workers at Ben Lomond to come to life, giving you a unique perspective into this period of American history. Ben Lomond Historic Site, 10321 Sudley Manor Dr., Manassas, VA 703-367-7872.
For more information on Prince William County Historic Preservation please visit www.pwcgov.org/history or call 703-792-4754.
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