Gibson House Museum to hold Holiday Open House on Dec. 14
The Gibson House Museum, located at 137 Beacon St., will offer its Holiday Open House on Sunday, Dec. 14, from 1 to 4 p.m.
Come see the Gibson House Museum dressed in its holiday best. Families and visitors of all ages will learn about 19th-century Christmas traditions, enjoy light refreshments, and find a warm welcome from the winter weather.
A raffle to receive a holiday wreath, courtesy of the Garden Club of the Back Bay, will also be drawn at the end of the event.
There is a suggested donation of $5 per guest while children are admitted free of charge. Reservations are not necessary.
Nichols House Museum offers holiday events
The Nichols House Museum, located at 55 Mt. Vernon St., offers Candlelight Tours on Dec. 17 at 5:30 and 6:30 p.m.
Experience the Nichols House by (electric) candlelight on one of our evening tours. Each room is bedecked with seasonal trimming inspired by Nichols family traditions and turn-of-the-20th-century styles.
The museum also offers the Beacon Hill Holiday House Tour on Dec. 14 from noon to 4 p.m.
Be a part of the 30th annual Beacon Hill Holiday House Tour with the Nichols House Museum. A celebration of our historic neighborhood’s festive best, the Tour offers the rare opportunity to experience private homes decorated for the holiday season. This fundraiser showcases outstanding examples of historic preservation, as well as creative modern interpretations and adaptations in a broad range of architectural and interior design styles throughout Beacon HillTickets are available now.
Also, the museum will be decorated with seasonal trimmings from Thanksgiving through New Year’s. In November and December, tours are offered Thursday through Saturday, at 10 and 11 a.m., and noon, and on Sunday at 11 a.m., noon, and 1 p.m. During tour hours, visit the museum shop and view the current exhibit.
Visit nicholshousemuseum.org for more information on the Nichols House Museum.
Events continue at MGH Blum Center in December
The Blum Patient and Family Learning Center (Blum Center) at Massachusetts General Hospital is hosting a number of in-person educational and wellness sessions at the Blum Center (MGH Main Campus, White 110), including Surgery 101: What to Expect When Your Loved One Has an Operation on Monday, Dec. 15, from 4 to 5 p.m.
All sessions are free. For more information, call the Blum Center at 617-724-7352.
Come play Mah Jongg at the West End Community Center
Whether you are a beginner or an experienced player, you are invited to join the friendly Mah Jongg group. Instructors will be available to help new players, and everyone is welcome. Come meet new people, socialize, and play the game.
The group meets on the first and third Wednesdays of each month from 1:30-3:30 p.m. at the West End Community (within the West End Neighborhood Center), 75 Blossom Court (entrance on Thoreau Path).
To sign up or for more information, email Audrey Tedeman([email protected]) or Sandy Connor([email protected]).