Limited Spots Still available for The Christmas Ship Holiday Tea

Start a family holiday tradition with our themed historical holiday teas at Colonel Palmer House. Limited spots are still available in both seating for this year's special theme: The Christmas Tree Ship.

Join Crystal Lake Historian, Diana Kenney as she portrays Barbara Schuenemann, telling the story of her husband Herman, Captain of the Christmas Tree Ship. Schuenemann, fondly known as Captain Santa, brought shiploads of Christmas trees from northern Michigan to Chicago each year until his ship sunk in 1912. Barbara kept his tradition for years after his death. This is a true story of faith, hope and love for the holiday season. Vegan options available.

2 seatings: Sat and Sun, Dec 14 & 15, 2-4 pm

$35 res/$46 non-res

Ages 5+

Colonel Palmer House, 660 Terra Cotta Ave, Crystal Lake

click on the program code on page 8 in the digital guide to register online

https://view.publitas.com/clpd/programs/page/10-11

The Colonel Palmer House was built c.1858 by settlers Gustavus and Henrietta Palmer. Located on its original site, the home was entered in the National Register of Historic Places in 1985. Currently the home is maintained by the Crystal Lake Park District and is home to the Crystal Lake Historical Society.

For more information or questions, contact Sarah Taylor, staylor@crystallakeparks.org.