Tate House Celebrates a Colonial Christmas

The Tate House Museum is the 18th Century Georgian Colonial home of the British Mast Agent, George Tate. Built in 1755 and owned by the National Society of Colonial Dames in the State of Maine, the Tate House Museum is a National Historic Landmark located in the Stroudwater Historic District. To learn about the museum and it's mission go to www.tatehouse.org.You can contact us at info@tatehouse.org or 207-774-6177

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Get ready to step back in time and experience the magic of a Colonial Christmas at Tate House - it's going to be unique!

<p>The Tate House Museum is hosting A Colonial Christmas on Saturday, December 14 from12:00 noon to 5:00 PM with Christmas-themed interpretations in the Tate House from 12 noon- 3:00 pm. During this 3-hour Open House, visitors will experience the Tate House seasonally decorated for the period, hear performers in 18 th century attire describing colonial customs and traditions around the holidays in a merchant-class British colonial household, and participate in colonial games. New this year: LIVE harp and lute music by the Colonial Troubadours and photos under the Tate House door arbor with dressed performers. Visitors will hear about the special foods and drinks made for Christmas, New Years, and Twelfth Night celebrations and enjoy colonial-inspired refreshments in our Visitors Center, the Means House, at 1267 Westbrook Street, Portland throughout the event.From 3:00-3:30 pm, enjoy a visit from Tate family neighbors in the Means House, and from 3:30-4:30 pm, join our colonial tavern keeper as he prepares and shares the popular colonial drink “FLIP” in 18 th century fashion. Enjoy a tree lighting with carol singing at 4:30 pm.</p><p>Our Gift Shop will be open with unique colonial-themed gifts offered at a 10% discount that day only!</p>

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