Cazenovia will once again host a Central New York holiday tradition, Christmas at Lorenzo, with the historic mansion decorated in gold and silver following the theme “Gilded Glamour.”
Lorenzo State Historic Site will offer extended hours opening for afternoon tours from 1 to 4 p.m. Monday, Dec. 4, through Sunday, Dec. 10. There will also be two special “Candlelight Night” openings, from 7 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 7 and Friday, Dec. 8.
During both “Candlelight Night” and weekend hours, live musical performances and seasonal refreshments will be offered.
Laine Gilmore will “tickle the ivories” as she plays holiday favorites on the piano Thursday evening, Dec. 7, in the Drawing Room. Friday evening and Saturday afternoon, the Belle Aire Handbell Trio will be on site ringing in the holidays. Also, Saturday afternoon, Joyful Noise children’s choir of St. James Catholic Church will be singing traditional holiday carols. On Sunday, John and Sondra Bromka of Bells and Motley will take center stage in the Mansion evoking the warmth and spirit of Christmas past and Merry Mischief’s “Mr. and Mrs. Claus” will be present to delight visitors of all ages.
Sleigh rides (weather permitting) will be offered Friday night and both weekend days with a trek to the Rippleton Schoolhouse on Sunday, Dec. 10, where “make and take” holiday crafts and refreshments will also be available.
Christmas at Lorenzo is made possible by the Friends of Lorenzo, several Cazenovia community organizations and local businesses, dozens of volunteer decorators and docents. The museum gift shop will also be open during public tour hours of Dec. 4 to 10, with all purchases benefitting the programs and activities at Lorenzo.
An admission price of $6 for adults and $2 for children, 12 and under, is charged for Christmas at Lorenzo.
For more information, call 315-655-3200 or visit friendsoflorenzo.org.
