The Bradford County Historical Society
Holiday Celebrations
at the Museum

The Bradford County Historical Society has planned several exciting days at the museum in Towanda to celebrate the upcoming holidays. The four day event (Dec. 6 – Dec. 9) will begin Thursday evening and conclude Sunday afternoon. All of the activities will be held at the Bradford County Historical Museum (the old jail building on Pine Street.). There will be something to entertain all museum patrons and their guests from party-goers to families with children. Please check out the schedule of Christmas events and mark your calendar so you are sure not to miss any of the festivities. If you have questions about any of the planned activities you can call Lynn Pliske, event chairperson at 265-0216 or the museum at 265-2240.

Christmas Tree Gala
Thursday, December 6th
6:00 - 8:30 PM

Come to see the Museum decorated for the Holidays and enjoy a delightful time with friends and neighbors. Joel and Sue Christian will provide the musical entertainment for the evening. There will be a selection of tasty food, beer, wine, soft drinks, and an array of festive cookies and sweets. Tours of the museum will feature the season’s special exhibit - Toys and Winter Fun from Generations Past. There will be a chance to win prizes throughout the night. The evening’s events will include the much anticipated Christmas Tree Auction offering many fine decorated Christmas trees and holiday items for you to bid on. Advance tickets and are available at the Museum, C&N Bank in Towanda, and Sturzen Furniture in Towanda and Sayre. $8 in advance /$10 at the door

Brown Bag Lunch at the Museum
Friday, December 7th
10:00 – 2:00

Bring your “brown bag” lunch and enjoy a well deserved break at the museum. The Great Room will be the perfect place to spend your lunch-hour as we welcome you with festive holiday decorations, music and the aroma of hot cider and cookies (available free of charge). Make sure to tour the museum and visit the gift shop!
Free admission

Kids at the Museum
Saturday, December 8th
10:00 -2:00

Bring the family to the museum and watch as your children marvel at the many items displayed in the exhibit Toys and Winter Fun from Generations Past! All of the children will have fun playing games and making their own ornaments with Santa’s elves. Tour the museum while the holiday decorations are up and visit the gift shop. Holiday refreshments will be served
Free admission

Christmas Book Sale
Sunday, December 9th
11:00 – 3:00

Browse the many titles on display in the reference library on the third floor of the museum. Choose the perfect gift for that someone special and take advantage of the once a year pricing on some popular items. Be the first to take home a signed copy of BCHS’s new book “BARCLAY MOUNTAIN – A History”. After shopping stop down to the Great Room and enjoy yummy cookies and punch. Save time to tour the museum!
Free admission