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Phelps Hatheway House at holiday time.
Experience the season’s splendor at the Phelps-Hatheway House where well-known designer Bob Whitney interweaves fresh floral art with family heirlooms, European accents with colonial charm. Children’s activities throughout the weekend. Light refreshments served. Open hours are Saturday and Sunday, December 3 and 4, 1 to 4 p.m. Admission fees are $15 for adults, $10 for Suffield residents, seniors and children 6-18, under 6 are free of charge.
Enjoy an opening night preview party and meet the designer for cocktails in the Hatheway House on Friday, December 2 from 6 to 9 p.m. Tour the historic rooms, sample hors d’oeuvres and wine, place your bid on local Silent Auction items and join us in a champagne toast to Bob! All proceeds benefit the Phelps-Hatheway House. Call today for tickets at 860-247-8996 Extension 23.
December is the perfect time to share your culinary talents! On Saturday, December 3, we will once again hold a Gingerbread House Competition in three age categories: youth (12 and under), teen (13-18), and adult (19 and up). Entries will be accepted on Saturday, December 3 from 10 to 11 a.m.
Arrangements will be available for sale both in the Visitor’s Center and in the museum.