Saturday, December 14, 2024, 2pm
Join us for an evening of festivities with music, giving, carols and a toy giveaway.
2pm – WHCC concert in the Sanctuary
3-8pm – toy giveaway begins
4:30pm -Sunset – Tree lighting and carols
We are accepting donations. Drop off a new toy at the church or you can give finacially via the give tab on the website.
Join us at Morris-Jumel Mansion’s January Family Day for a fun and creative journey into the past! Families will learn about the history of silhouette art, a popular craft in the 1700s and 1800s, and create their own paper silhouettes using simple materials. Whether you trace a loved one’s profile or design a unique shape, this activity is perfect for kids and adults alike. Decorate your creation with colorful frames and take home a keepsake inspired by history. Don’t miss this chance to make memories and connect with early American traditions! Materials provided on a first come first served basis.
Join us at Morris-Jumel Mansion’s January Family Day for a fun and creative trip down memory lane! Families will learn about the history of silhouette art, a popular craft in the 18th and 19th centuries, and create their own paper silhouettes using simple materials. Whether you trace the profile of a loved one or design a unique shape, this activity is perfect for kids and adults alike. Decorate your creation with colorful frames and take home a keepsake inspired by history. Don’t miss this opportunity to create memories and connect with early American traditions! Materials are provided on a first-come, first-serve basis.
September, 1890. The Morris-Jumel Mansion, then a private residence, was poised to be the site of the public exhibition of the first motion picture. There was one problem, however. The man who was to show his moving picture, Louis Le Prince, had gotten on a train in Dijon, France en route to Paris, and disappeared. He never made it to the Morris-Jumel Mansion, where his wife and children were residing, to show off his invention. He was never seen again.
Join the Morris-Jumel Mansion staff as we take a deep dive into the life story and disappearance of Louis Le Prince, a pioneer of the film industry, often credited as the Father of Cinematography, and one of the most mysterious facets of the Mansion’s history.
See work by 16 artists and a special exhibition of work by guest artist Soren Glassing in Cornerstone’s Gallery178. There is an Advent Fair and tree sale the same day, downstairs. Hot cider and snacks will be provided and all are welcome. (Did we mention it’s free?)
Local artisans and craftmakers offer their goods for sale at this annual event. Details to follow.
