Page Farm & Home Museum Holding Traditional Holiday Party
Contact: Patty Henner, 581-4100; George Manlove, 581-3756
ORONO — The Page Farm and Home Museum at the University of Maine is inviting all members of the university and surrounding communities to its annual, old-fashioned holiday party Dec. 1 at 6 p.m., a time to experience the spirit of trimming the tree, making ornaments, decorating gingerbread cookies and carolling.
Refreshments will be served and children are welcome, says museum Director Patty Henner. The event is free.
Additionally, this is the time of the year when the museum’s Maine-made crafts and gift shop becomes a “holiday shoppe,” with discounts on traditional toys and games, clothes, books, artwork and pottery. The holiday shoppe will be open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Nov. 28 through Dec. 2.
Pottery includes 17th -19th century reproduction pottery by Ken Henderson of Henderson Redware in Frankfort and a wide selection of table pottery in natural colors by former Orono potter Sandy Houtman. Houtman’s pottery is being discounted 25-50% off regular prices.
For details and further information, the farm and home museum can be reached by telephone at 581-4100. The museum website (www.umaine.edu/pagefarm) has information about exhibits, events and hours.