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Lauralton Hall's Historic Mansion Opens Up for Christmas Event
Visitors can shop for one-of-a-kind gifts, visit Santa's workshop, see student musical performances, and more.
From Lauralton Hall: It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas at Lauralton Hall! On Sunday, December 3, 2017 from noon – 5:00 p.m., the historic Mansion at Lauralton Hall will be open to the public. Visitors can shop from specialty vendors, stroll through the beautifully decorated mansion, enjoy holiday treats, and visit with Santa – there’s something for everyone!
Admission is $10 at the door and free for children 12 and younger. All proceeds benefit Lauralton Hall financial aid and scholarships.
More than 35 local vendors will offer a wide range of gift items including a special edition Lauralton-branded candle (“Merry Mansion"), decorative authentic sea glass found on the Connecticut shoreline, custom baby and toddler head wraps and bows, and all-natural Irish dog biscuits.
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“There is a wonderful history of Christmas at Lauralton Hall,” said Elizabeth Miller, President and Head of School. “This year we are bringing back some of the traditions long associated with Christmas in the Mansion, and we are so excited to welcome the greater Milford community back to campus,” added Miller.
Also featured at this year’s event will be a spectacular collection of Clothique Possible Dreams Santas first introduced in 1985. The Clothique Keltic Santas, on loan from Lauralton alumna and collector Kathy Donahue, will be on display for all to enjoy.
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The logo for this year’s event, a snow globe featuring Lauralton’s Mansion built in 1905, was designed by Lauralton student Johanna Angele-Kuehn, Cass of 2018.
For more information about the event, go to www.lauraltonhall.org/christmas2017.
About Lauralton Hall
Founded in 1905 by the Sisters of Mercy, Lauralton Hall is the first independent Catholic college-prep school for young women in Connecticut. More than 420 students from nearly 40 Connecticut towns attend. Inspired by the Mercy Tradition, Lauralton Hall’s mission is to empower young women to pursue their highest potential through lifelong learning, compassionate service, and responsible leadership in a global society. For more information, visit http://www.lauraltonhall.org. Lauralton Hall is located at 200 High Street, Milford, CT.
Lauralton Hall is a member of the Connecticut Association of Schools, Connecticut Association of Independent Schools, Mercy Secondary Education Association, National Association of Independent Schools, National Coalition of Girl’s Schools, National Catholic Education Association, Online School for Girls, and ICG (Independent Curriculum Group).
