Local Gifts with Impact!

Doylestown, PA—Can you put a price tag on history? Looking to purchase some holiday gifts with big purpose? Today, the creative and motivated board members at the Oscar Hammerstein Museum and Theater Education Center announced several holiday gift items that are all part of a targeted fundraising effort to preserve the Highland Farm property once owned by Broadway Legend Oscar Hammerstein II. History buffs, culture collectors and do-gooders will be thrilled with the selection of items now available. Purchases will support local artists, local businesses and help #SaveOscarsHome !

In partnership with a holiday collectibles company, the Hammerstein Museum joined forces with Byer's Choice Ltd, the local establishment responsible for bucolic and quintessential Christmas Caroler figurines that signal the start of every holiday season! The result is an adorable Maria doll listed for $80. Supplies are limited as only 150 of these dolls will be sold. Order your collectible Maria Doll here.

If you are looking to add some additional cheer to your home, the museum is also selling a limited edition print of the Hammerstein property by local artist Margie Perry entitled "Led By A Rainbow". The print is also available on the museum's website.

For those on your list that enjoy original music and art, local vocalist, musician and sketch artist Andrea Carlson will officially launch her newly recorded C-D entitled "Out of My Dreams" on November 27th. The C-D is a collection of ten songs dedicated to the musical poetry of Oscar Hammerstein ll and Richard Rodgers. It features songs from the great musicals created at Highland Farm such as "Oklahoma", "Carousel", "Allegro", "South Pacific", "The King and I" , and "The Sound of Music". Carlson stated, "I was greatly inspired to use my art to help #SaveOscarsHome. I spent a year studying the history and ground breaking musicals that were created at Highland Farm, and also spent many hours sketching the house and barn. The music is intimate and personal, just me an my guitar, as if I were sitting in his living room."

To purchase a piece of this wonderful homage to our local history, visit Andrea Carlson's website.

Looking for a performance-based holiday experience? Gerald Dickens, the great-great grandson of Charles Dickens, has been mesmerizing audiences for over 20 years with his live performance of the classic tale, A Christmas Carol. This unforgettable one-man show has recently been captured on film for all of his fans to enjoy this holiday season - streaming exclusively on Vimeo.com from November 26th – December 31st, 2020

Gerald will take you on the magical journey of Ebenezer Scrooge’s heartfelt transformation by acting out all 26 characters in this favorite holiday tale. For just $20, you can rent this inspirational performance in the comfort of your home — sure to become a treasured Christmas tradition presented by Byers' Choice Ltd. and sponsored by Oscar Hammerstein Museum and Theatre Education Center. Get your tickets here.

This holiday season will be challenging in so many ways, but at least we now have a great way to support our local community, invest in the restoration of an historic venue and land collectible gifts all at the same time!

To become part of the movement to #SaveOscarsHome, visit the organization's website.