Eustis Estate to host family-friendly events throughout December

Santa Claus Is Coming to Town
Where: Eustis Estate, 1424 Canton Avenue, Milton
When: Sunday, December 3rd, 2017 at 12:00 p.m.- 3:00 p.m.

Santa Claus is coming to the Eustis Estate. Take a photo with Santa and see the 1878 mansion decorated for Christmas. Enjoy cookies and cider in our cozy kitchen.

Before or after meeting Santa, join us for a drop-in craft workshop beginning at 10:00 a.m. Historic New England educators will show you how to make your own wrapping paper and pop-up cards. Craft activities recommended for families with children ages 5 to 12.

Reduce your wait time by booking a time slot in advance online. All children must be accompanied by a ticketed adult. Extra adult tickets can be purchased at the door. This event is free for Historic New England members, $15 for nonmember adults, and $5 for children 12 and under.

Please call 617-994-6600 for more information or go here: http://shop.historicnewengland.org/EUS-SANTA-MTX-12-1c-1a-10765/

Christmas Cheers at the Eustis Estate
Where: Eustis Estate, 1424 Canton Avenue, Milton
When: Sunday, December 3rd, 2017 at 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Enjoy a magical evening of music and holiday cheer at the Eustis Estate. Explore the 1878 mansion, which has been lavishly decorated for Christmas, while live holiday music fills the halls. Light refreshments, including wine and cider, will be served.

This event is $20 for Historic New England members, $25 for nonmembers, and $15 for students. Registration is required. Students must call to register. Please call 617-994-6600 for more information or go here: http://shop.historicnewengland.org/EUS-CHRISTMAS-1-10555/

Christmas Crafts at the Eustis Estate
When: Tuesday December 5th, 2017 at 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Where: Eustis Estate, 1424 Canton Avenue, Milton

Step back to the Victorian era with a Christmas craft workshop at the Eustis Estate. Create holiday gifts in the beautifully decorated 1878 mansion. At this workshop, create handmade Victorian tree ornaments from intricate folded paper, lace, and natural materials. Your workshop fee includes materials and admission to the museum and the special exhibition, Mementos: Jewelry of Life and Love from Historic New England. Because the museum is closed on Tuesday, you will have it all to yourself.

This event is $20 for Historic New England members and $25 for nonmembers. Registration is required. Suitable for children over ten years old accompanied by an adult. Please call 617-994-6600 for more information or go here: http://shop.historicnewengland.org/EUS-CHRISTMAS-2-10556/

Christmas Tea at the Eustis Estate
When: Wednesday December 6th, 2017 at 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Where: Eustis Estate, 1424 Canton Avenue, Milton

Celebrate the season with a Victorian afternoon tea at the Eustis Estate. Relax in the beautifully decorated parlors and enjoy tea sandwiches, scones, and other treats. Your ticket includes admission to the museum and the special exhibition, Mementos: Jewelry of Life and Love from Historic New England.

This event is $38 for Historic New England members and $45 for nonmembers. Seating is limited and registration is required. Please call 617-994-6600 for more information or go here: http://shop.historicnewengland.org/EUS-CHRISTMAS-3-10557/

Holiday Crafts and Storytime at the Eustis Estate
When: Saturday December 9th, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Where: Eustis Estate, 1424 Canton Avenue, Milton

Families can enjoy extra holiday cheer with special activities while they tour the Eustis Estate, which is decorated for a Victorian Christmas celebration. Join Historic New England educators in the kitchen for drop-in craft workshops to make snowman ornaments. Head upstairs to the library for holiday storytime at 12:30 p.m.

Included with museum admission. Recommended for families with children ages 5 to 12. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Please call 617-994-6600 for more information or go here: http://shop.historicnewengland.org/EUS-CHRISTMAS-4-10558/

Christmas Cheers at the Eustis Estate
When: Sunday, December 10th, 2017 at 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Where: Eustis Estate, 1424 Canton Avenue, Milton

Enjoy a magical evening of music and holiday cheer at the Eustis Estate. Explore the 1878 mansion, which has been lavishly decorated for Christmas, while live holiday music fills the halls. Light refreshments, including wine and cider, will be served.

This event is $20 for Historic New England members, $25 for nonmembers, and $15 for students. Registration is required. Students must call to register. Please call 617-994-6600 for more information or go here: http://shop.historicnewengland.org/EUS-CHRISTMAS-5-10559/

Homeschool Program, Deck The Halls: A Celebration Of Christmas
When: Monday, December 11th, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Where: Eustis Estate, 1424 Canton Avenue, Milton

Many of the Christmas customs we take for granted today were invented or popularized during Victorian times. In fact, they were flourishing when the Eustis Estate was built in 1878. We invite you to learn the history of Christmas while exploring the lavishly decorated mansion. Participants will create a holiday wreath, enjoy seasonal refreshments, and receive a small wrapped gift.

This event is $20 for Historic New England members and $25 for nonmembers. Advance registration required. No registrations will be accepted on the day of the program. One adult per family admitted free, additional adults pay full price. The program is limited to 30 people. Ages 5-15 The appropriate age range for each program differs and may not be suitable for younger siblings. Strollers and backpack carriers are not permitted in the house museums.

Email [email protected] for more information or go here: http://shop.historicnewengland.org/EDU-HS10-2017-10875/

The Spirit of Christmas Past: Four Centuries of Christmas in New England
When: Tuesday December 12th, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Where: Eustis Estate, 1424 Canton Avenue, Milton

For many people today, Christmas is the most important holiday of the year. But many of the customs that we take for granted as part of today’s holiday festivities and religious celebrations are actually a product of more recent history. This illustrated lecture traces the development of the celebration of Christmas, from when it was outlawed in seventeenth-century New England through the beginning of the twentieth century, when all the trappings of a traditional Christmas were in place.

Kenneth C. Turino, manager of community engagement and exhibitions at Historic New England, tells the story of how Christmas was transformed from a rowdy celebration to a family-centered event. Learn how Christmas trees became popular, halls were decked, and Santa Claus came to town. Refreshments will be served following the presentation.

This event is $10 for Historic New England members and $15 for nonmembers. Registration is required. Please call 617-994-6600 for more information or buy online: http://shop.historicnewengland.org/EUS-CHRISTMAS-6-10560/

Christmas Crafts at the Eustis Estate
When: Wednesday, December 13th, 2017 at 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Where: Eustis Estate, 1424 Canton Avenue, Milton

Step back to the Victorian era with a Christmas craft workshop at the Eustis Estate. Create holiday gifts in the beautifully decorated 1878 mansion. At this workshop, draw inspiration from the intricate tiles throughout the mansion and create your own unique decorative tile. Your workshop fee includes materials and admission to the museum and the special exhibition, Mementos: Jewelry of Life and Love from Historic New England. Because the museum is closed on Wednesday, you will have it all to yourself.

This event is $20 for Historic New England members and $25 for nonmembers. Registration is required. Suitable for children over ten years old accompanied by an adult. Please call 617-994-6600 for more information or go here: http://shop.historicnewengland.org/EUS-CHRISTMAS-7-10561/

Merry Historic Milton: Progressive Tasting Trolley Tour
When: Friday, December 15th, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
Where: Forbes House Museum, 215 Adams Street, Milton // Wakefield Estate, 1465 Brush Hill Road, Milton // Eustis Estate, 1424 Canton Avenue, Milton

Join an exclusive progressive tasting event through three historic mansions in Milton: Forbes House Museum, the Wakefield Estate, and the Eustis Estate. Each house will be decorated for the holidays and feature one course and one beverage, drawing inspiration from the Christmas traditions of New England.

Begins at Forbes House with appetizers and a discussion of the history of Christmas in America. Continue with a cozy stop by the fireside at the Wakefield Estate for a savory dish, then on to the Eustis Estate for a nightcap and dessert.

Meet at the Forbes House Museum, 215 Adams Street, Milton. A trolley will take you between each site and return you to Forbes House at the end of the tour. This event is $90 for members of Historic New England, Forbes House, or Wakefield Estate and $100 for nonmembers. Limited tickets available and advance purchase is required. Buy tickets online or call 857-317-2511. In the event of a snow storm, the tour will be held Saturday, December 16th. View more info here: http://shop.historicnewengland.org/EUS-MERRY-MTX-600-10882/

Holiday Crafts and Storytime at the Eustis Estate
When: Saturday December 16th, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. — 2:00 p.m.
Where: Eustis Estate, 1424 Canton Avenue, Milton

Families can enjoy extra holiday cheer with special activities while they tour the Eustis Estate, which is decorated for a Victorian Christmas celebration. Join Historic New England educators in the kitchen for drop-in craft workshops to make snowman ornaments. Head upstairs to the library for holiday storytime at 12:30 p.m.

Included with museum admission. Recommended for families with children ages 5 to 12. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Please call 617-994-6600 for more information or go here: http://shop.historicnewengland.org/EUS-CHRISTMAS-8-10562/

Christmas Cheers at the Eustis Estate
When: Sunday, December 17th, 2017 at 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Where: Eustis Estate, 1424 Canton Avenue, Milton

Enjoy a magical evening of music and holiday cheer at the Eustis Estate. Explore the 1878 mansion, which has been lavishly decorated for Christmas, while live holiday music fills the halls. Light refreshments, including wine and cider, will be served.

This event is $20 for Historic New England members, $25 for nonmembers, and $15 for students. Registration is required. Students must call to register. Please call 617-994-6600 for more information or go here: http://shop.historicnewengland.org/EUS-CHRISTMAS-9-10563/