Lippitt House Museum’s Amazing Holiday Celebrations

Wednesday, November 16, 2016

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Attend a holiday program at the festively decorated Lippitt House Museum and step back into Providence’s Golden Age. Choose from a holiday tea, a family day with hands-on activities or an evening of scotch tasting. Explore the elegant Victorian interior at this National Historic Landmark which was the home of Rhode Island Governor Henry Lippitt and his family.

Holiday Tea

Sundays, November 27, December 4, 11 & 18 | Seatings at 1:00 & 4:00

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Tickets are $45-65 per person and reservations are required.

Enjoy a relaxed, elegant afternoon tea provided by Delsie Catering and Events featuring sweet and savory delights, a signature cocktail, and a variety of freshly brewed teas from around the world. Tea is served at the festively decorated Lippitt House Museum where visitors will enjoy a feast for both their eyes and palates as they explore one of the best preserved Victorian interiors in America.

Christmas Scotch Tasting Party

Thursday, December 1 | 6:00-8:00 pm

$75 per person

Enjoy an evening at the festively decorated Lippitt House Museum sampling a variety of single malt whiskys. Enjoy artisan hors d’oeuvres while you stroll through one of the best preserved Victorian houses in America. Kick off the holiday season in style at this elegant holiday party!

Holiday Lippitt Lab

Saturday, December 17 | 2:00-4:00 pm

Admission: $10 Adults, $5 Students, Free for children under 12 and active military personnel

The holiday season is filled with fun traditions – many of which originated in the Victorian era such as presents, trees and stockings. Explore Victorian Christmas traditions during a festive afternoon with music and tasty treats. Make decorations such as paper cornucopias and paper chains. See Governor Henry Lippitt’s Thanksgiving proclamation which kicked off the holiday season and write your own holiday proclamation (you can even make up a new holiday!) Join the festivities at this final Lippitt Lab of the year, presented with support from the Thayer Street District Management Authority.

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