Page Farm & Home Museum Planning Old-Fashioned Holiday Party Dec. 7

Contact: Patty Henner, 581-4100; George Manlove, 581-3756

ORONO — The Page Farm & Home Museum at the University of Maine is inviting members of the university and surrounding communities to its annual old-fashioned holiday party Dec. 7, from 6-8 p.m.

It is a time to experience the spirit of trimming the tree, make ornaments, decorate gingerbread cookies and do some carolling, says museum Director Patricia Henner.

Refreshments will be served and children are welcome. The event is free.

“This one of our most popular events that is chance for the whole family to come together during the holiday season,” Henner says. “Kids will have a chance to make their own crafts and enjoy a variety of sweets.”

The Page Farm & Home Museum collects, documents preserves, interprets and disseminates knowledge of Maine history relating to farms and farming communities between 1865 and 1940, providing an educational and cultural experience for the public and a resource for researchers of this period.

For details and information, the farm and home museum can be reached at 581-4100. The museum website ( www.umaine.edu/pagefarm ) has information about exhibits, events and hours.