From Christmas cards to decorated trees and Christmas crackers, many of our best-known Christmas traditions are products of the Victorian era.  The East Hampton Historical Society invites the community to discover the origins of many of today’s holiday customs, brought to life at Victorian Christmas and Aglow: A Holiday Experience at the Thomas & Mary Nimmo Moran Studio, on Main Street in East Hampton Village. Victorian Christmas at Moran Studio: Wednesdays through Sundays, December 1 – December 19, 2021. Wednesday and Thursday, December 22 and 23, 2021; 11am – 3pm

Victorian Christmas at the Moran Studio 

Be transported back to the 19^th century at Victorian Christmas, a very special holiday exhibition featuring festive décor, period clothing, antique postcards, beautiful silver, and period toys.  “Join the East Hampton Historical Society as we explore how so many of the holiday traditions that we associate with Christmas were popularized by Victorian-era families such as Mary Nimmo and Thomas Moran, and their children. Come see how the Morans decorated their tree and home, sang carols, sent greeting cards, and helped transform Christmas into the holiday we know and celebrate today,” said Steve Long, Executive Director of the East Hampton Historical Society.   Let your imagination wander to Christmas past as you tour the historic Moran Studio (circa 1884), and be inspired by the simple pleasures of the holiday season. Pre-registration is preferred. Please bring confirmation of your ticket purchase to the door. Tickets are $5 per person.

To purchase tickets, please visit the East Hampton Historical Society’s Events page at www.easthamptonhistory.org Limited street parking is available at the Moran Studio.  Recommended parking on James Lane or the south side of Main Street. Please follow posted parking regulations. *Please note: Tickets for the Aglow: A Holiday Experience do not cross over to this event*

Aglow: A Holiday Experience at the Thomas & Mary Nimmo Moran Studio; Saturday, December 11, 2021; 5pm – 7pm

For one night only, the Thomas & Mary Nimmo Moran Studio will be transformed into a Victorian holiday celebration. Please join us for Aglow: A Holiday Experience, on Saturday, December 11 from 5pm – 7pm.  Tour the historic Thomas & Mary Nimmo Moran Studio, decorated for a festive Victorian Christmas.  Visit with Santa Claus, enjoy live Christmas music, and a make a small children’s craft.  “Meet Old Saint Nick, who will be making a ‘Guest Appearance’ at the Moran Studio.  We hope that you will bring your Christmas list, take a photo with him, and enjoy the beauty and splendor which is the Moran Studio decorated for the holidays!” said Marianne Della Croce, Director of Visitor Experience.

Pre-registration is required. No drop-ins permitted; Tickets: $10 per adult/$8 per EHHS member, $5 for children under 16. To purchase tickets, please visit the East Hampton Historical Society’s Events page at www.easthamptonhistory.org. This event is made possible by the generous support of Ben Krupinski Builder

Photo Credit: Courtesy of the East Hampton Historical Society.