The Luzerne County Historical Society will once again host a holiday program. On Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 6-7, the Society will host “Christmas at the Historic Swetland Homestead,” 885 Wyoming Avenue in Wyoming. The event will feature both modern and historic takes on the holiday season.
Inside the house, guests will be transported to 1825 and will learn all about the holiday season 200 years ago. See what passed for decorations, and learn all about the traditions of this new celebration, Christmas Day.
Outside the house, present day Christmas will be featured heavily, with Santa Claus and his helper, a choice of on site crafts for the kids, and a selection of local food trucks. Bring your letters for Santa, and get a present from his helper, and after making your craft and taking photos, visit the Darling House (onsite) for a wide array of last-minute gift ideas in our gift shop. Finally, grab lunch at one of the food trucks onsite, featuring Belgian waffles, Caribbean cuisine, and more.
The event runs from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. each day. Tickets for LCHS members are $5 and nonmembers are $10 each – children under 5 are free. Tickets include tours of the house, visits with Santa, and the children’s crafts. For more info, call 570-823-6244 ext. 3 or email [email protected]. No reservations are required, tickets can be purchased at the door
Founded in 1858, the Luzerne County Historical Society is Pennsylvania’s oldest county historical society. LCHS preserves and promotes the collective history and heritage of Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, at the Bishop Library and the Museum in Wilkes-Barre, the Denison House in Forty Fort and the Swetland Homestead and Darling House in Wyoming.