Museum to host annual Holiday Open House on Sunday

The High Point Enterprise, N.C.
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Nov. 30—HIGH POINT — The High Point Museum will host its 51st annual Holiday Open House on Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m.

People of all ages are invited to enjoy an entertaining day at the museum, 1859 E. Lexington Ave., showcasing High Point's history while simultaneously helping the community get into the holiday spirit.

The open house presents a fun-filled day featuring holiday-themed musical performances from local groups, historical demonstrations and interpreters, arts and crafts, candle-dipping, refreshments that include hot apple cider and cookies, an outdoor exhibit, and a visit from Santa Claus.

Entertainment for the afternoon will include strolling High Point Community Theatre carolers and the High Point University Brass and String quartets from 1 to 1:30 p.m.; the First Presbyterian Church Handbell Choir from 1:45 to 2:15 p.m.; the Penn-Griffin Vocal Music Ensemble from 2:30 to 3 p.m.; and holiday karaoke from 3 to 4 p.m.

In addition, steel drummer Tracy Thornton will be in the Historical Park from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., and mountain dulcimer player Joe Shelton will be in the Haley House from 1 to 4 p.m.

Santa Claus will be in the Little Red Schoolhouse from 1 to 4 p.m.

Crafts and refreshments will be available for the entirety of the event, and historical demonstrations, candle-dipping and an outdoor exhibit titled "Winter Holidays Around the World" will be in the Historical Park.

"We enjoy hosting this event for our community each year," Museum Director Edith Brady said. "It's a fun and relaxed way to kick off the holiday season with our neighbors."

Attendees will also get to start their holiday shopping at the High Point Museum Store, which sells a variety of local merchandise, including Seagrove pottery, jewelry, books, miniature furniture, games, puzzles, novelties, T-shirts, CDs and much more. Proceeds from museum store purchases support the ongoing acquisition, care and preservation of museum artifacts and other special museum projects.

Admission and all activities are free and open to the public.