Brookfield Historical Society Plans 4th Annual Christmas Open House

From Gene Roberts: Publicity Director:

The Brookfield Historical Society is planning 4th annual Christmas Open House. The event will take place Saturday, December 13 and Sunday, December 14, 2014 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Santa will be stopping by with his helpers bearing complimentary treats for the kids. The sight of operating Model trains in a winter display, will entertain children of all ages, while the sound of antique music boxes will fill the air with well-known Christmas musical classics. Boy and Girl mannequins from Macy’s New York store front, displayed in the 1940s, will be on exhibit.

Also, antique toys dating back from the turn of the century to the 1950s, along with old time Christmas decorations will bring back memories of holidays past. It’s all free and attendees will be treated to complimentary homemade Christmas cookies and assorted pastries, as well as hot chocolate and mulled cider. In addition some hand crafted items will be on sale from our gift shop.

The Brookfield Museum is located at 165 Whisconier Road (junction of Routes 25 and 133) in Brookfield Center. This event is must see visit for adults and children that is guaranteed to get everyone into the spirit of the season.

For more information on future events of the Brookfield Museum and Historical Society log onto ww.brookfieldcthistory.org.

Photo: Barbara Golde, Exhibit Director for the Brookfield Historical Society, holds up a vintage Howdy Doody Puppet, one of the many classic , dolls, toys and other items reminiscent of Christmas’s gone by that will be on display at the Brookfield Museum’s 4th annual Traditional Christmas Open House.