It's a Great Day for Olderhouse Holiday Activities

With a hint of snow in the forecast, it's a great day for Olderhouse holiday activities, including Christmas at historic Stagville; followed by a visit to my Open House at 4811 Kendridge Dr. in North Durham.


Starting at 10 a.m. this morning, both Stagville’s 1787 Bennehan plantation house and the 1850s Holman slave quarters will be decorated for Christmas. Costumed historic interpreters will demonstrate how life during the holidays was for those living in the “Big House” and for the enslaved families in the other quarters. There will be fiber spinning, silversmithing, quiltmaking and blacksmithing. Plus, there will be horse-drawn wagon rides around the 71-acre site. Visiting children may play historic games and makes crafts from yesteryear on site. Fresh apple cider will be pressed for holiday refreshment. And vendors will be selling their wares in a country-fair holiday atmosphere. There will be soy candles, gourd art, quilled pictures, woven goods, terra-cotta wares and stained glass. Geneaologists and family historians will be there to chat with you, as well. Although the event is being advertised as “free,” suggested donations are $2 per individual or $5 per family, which goes to support the Historic Family Foundation. The plantation is located at 5828 Old Oxford Hwy. in Durham. www.historicstagvillefoundation.org


Of course while you are out, make sure to come by and visit my Open House at 4811 Kendridge Drive. I’ll be there today from 2-4 p.m. It’s located in the Easley Elementary school district within walking distance of the Eno River. You’ll love our quiet Heritage Heights neighborhood because that’s where I live! Check out my blog entry on this updated $123,900 one-level by clicking the link below:


http://ncolderhouse.blogspot.com/2009/11/open-house-tomorrow-at-my-neighbors.html


Let it snow! Let it snow! Let it snow!