The High Point Museum is hosting its 46th annual Holiday Open House Sunday, December 2 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. People of all ages are invited to enjoy an entertaining day at the Museum, located at 1859 East Lexington Avenue. It will highlight and showcase High Point’s history, while helping the local community to get in the holiday spirit.
The Open House presents a fun-filled day featuring holiday-themed musical performances from local groups, arts and crafts, refreshments include hot apple cider and cookies, historical demonstrations such as a blacksmith and spinning and of course a visit from the one and only Santa Claus.
The Heart & Soul Singers from the Arc of High Point will be performing at 1:30 p.m. Once again Joe Shelton will perform with his dulcimer in the John Haley House throughout the afternoon. Members of the Andrews Band will be performing between 3 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. Santa Claus will make a special appearance from 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. The Beta Omicron Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma will be reading holiday stories throughout the afternoon.
"This event has something for all ages," Edith Brady, Museum Director, said. "It's a festive way to come together with other High Pointers and kick off the holiday season."
This is the last week to see the traveling exhibit “North Carolina in the Great War,” from the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.
It's the perfect time to shop for everyone on your gift list at the High Point Museum Store. The store sells a variety of local merchandise including Seagrove pottery, jewelry, books, miniature furniture, games, puzzles, novelties, T-shirts and CDs. Free gift wrap and gift certificates are available. Proceeds from Museum Store purchases support the ongoing acquisition, care and preservation of our artifacts and other special Museum projects.
High Point Museum is hosting this event in partnership with students from High Point University. Five event management students have been assisting Teresa Loflin, Community Relations Director, with planning and marketing this event. The students have worked with Loflin to plan event activities, secure entertainment and attract media coverage. The students will be assisting the day of the event by helping coordinate games, food and volunteers.
Admission and all activities are free.
The High Point Museum, a division of the High Point Public Library, shares Greater High Point’s history, provides perspective for current issues, and strengthens the sense of community.
The City of High Point aims to serve as the catalyst for bringing together the community’s human, economic and civic resources for the purpose of creating the single most livable, safe and prosperous community in America. For more information on the City, visit www.highpointnc.gov