Christmas Open House 2011 - Recap

Submitted by hollistonhs
on 12/15/2011

The Holliston Historical Society opened its doors to the public with "Christmas Throughout the Years."  Four time periods were featured in the Asa Whiting House:  Victorian Era; 1930's to 1940's; 1950's to 1960's; and 1970's to 1980's.  There was something for everyone! 


See Paul Saulnier's movie: http://www.hollistonhistoricalsociety.org/sites/holliston.drupalgardens.com/files/open%20house%202011.wmv


Read more to see photos!


Thank you to Mary Greendale for heading up the event, and thanks to committee members Arlene Abbott, Sheila Adams, Joanne Brown, Mary Curran, Judy Grosjean, Joanna Hilliard, Carol Kosicki, Shirley Melle, and Sylvia Stickney.  Thank you to the special contributors for the displays.  Thanks also goes to the many volunteers who decorated, baked, and greeted the public.  Well done!



Victorian Era - the tree decorations (candy, fruit) are part of the gifts...


 



1930's-1940's - Metal toys, real glass doll dishes, a tiny slinky...



1950's-1960's - Records, a Brownie camera, playing cowboys....



1970's-1980's -Star Wars, Hula hoops, Cabbage Patch dolls......