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SUMMARY:Holiday Open House at Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the season with festive décor\, holiday displays\, and a visit with Santa and his elf\, who will greet children and hear their Christmas wishes. Guests can also tour the exhibition Unwrapping Christmas Past: From Puritans to Pop Culture and enjoy complimentary refreshments at the Pop-up Café. The open house takes place Sunday\, December 6\, 2026\, from 12 pm to 4 pm. Admission is $5. Proceeds benefit the museum’s educational and cultural programs. \nLockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum is located at 295 West Ave.\, Norwalk\, CT. See the museum website for the full schedule and tickets.
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SUMMARY:The Gilded Age Christmas Cookbook Talk & Book Signing at Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum
DESCRIPTION:Food historian Becky L. Diamond returns to the Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum for a holiday presentation and book signing exploring the culinary traditions of Christmas during America’s Gilded Age. The event takes place Sunday\, December 13\, from 2 to 4 pm and is based on Diamond’s book\, The Gilded Age Christmas Cookbook: Cookies and Treats from America’s Golden Era. \nThe illustrated talk explores the history behind beloved holiday traditions\, including Christmas trees\, Santa Claus\, and Christmas cards\, along with festive foods and celebrations ranging from debutante parties and teas to New Year’s gatherings and grand balls. Guests can also learn about historic holiday delicacies such as sugar plums and discover inspiration for adding a historical touch to their seasonal recipes. \nDiamond is a writer\, librarian\, and research historian who has published five books on food history. Her other titles include The Gilded Age Cookbook\, City Tavern: The Founding Table\, The Thousand Dollar Dinner\, and Mrs. Goodfellow: The Story of America’s First Cooking School. A tasting and additional refreshments will follow the presentation. \nThe event will be held at the Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum\, 295 West Avenue\, Norwalk\, CT. Admission is $15 for museum members and $20 for nonmembers. \nTickets can be reserved through the Events page at https://www.lockwoodmathewsmansion.com/.
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