Holiday Sing-Along In Bucks To Celebrate Oscar Hammerstein's Musical Legacy

DOYLESTOWN, PA – A special holiday sing-along will celebrate Oscar Hammerstein's musical legacy and the holiday season with "Happy Christmas Little Friend" on Saturday, Dec. 12 at 11 a.m. at the Aldie Mansion, 85 Old Dublin Pike, Doylestown.

The event will feature favorite songs with lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II, along with beloved Christmas classics, offering families an opportunity to share the joy of music and celebrate the season together.

Organizers said the event will also highlight a fascinating piece of Bucks County history: members of the real von Trapp family, known as the Trapp Family Singers, performed in Doylestown in 1941, before their story became internationally famous through "The Sound of Music."

The musical, with lyrics by Hammerstein and music by Richard Rodgers, brought the family's remarkable story to Broadway and later to the big screen.

The December sing-along offers a special opportunity to connect that beloved musical legacy with the history of the Doylestown community.

“Happy Christmas, Little Friend” reflects Hammerstein Museum’s mission to preserve and celebrate Oscar Hammerstein’s legacy while bringing people together through music and theatre. Whether singing familiar Hammerstein favorites or joining in traditional holiday songs, participants of all ages are welcome.

Admission is pay-what-you-can, making this a welcoming and accessible holiday experience for the entire community. The event is sponsored by Bucks Country Gardens. For additional information and registration, click here.

The Oscar Hammerstein Museum & Theatre Education Center (OHMTEC) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving the legacy of legendary lyricist and librettist Oscar
Hammerstein II at Highland Farm, his former home in Doylestown. Through historic preservation, educational programming, and community events, OHMTEC celebrates Hammerstein’s contributions to American musical theatre and inspires future generations through the performing arts.