Three site Ticket

A 3-site ticket for Bingham-Waggoner Estate, Vaile Mansion, and the 1859 Marshal's Home and Museum is available for $15.00 per person.



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Bingham-Waggoner Estate Bingham-Waggoner Estate

"Twas the Night Before Christmas" and all through the home delight in an abundance of twinkling trees, decorated wreaths and boughs of greenery.  Savor sweet holiday treats, spiced tea and coffee served in the third floor tea room. Stop by the Carriage House Gift Shop for beautiful one-of-a-kind gifts.

313 W. Pacific, (816) 461-3491

www.bwestate.org




Vaile Mansion Vaile Mansion

Elegant wreaths, garland, beads, and greenery with touches of shiny silver enhance the beauty of the mansion as "A Victorian Silver Christmas" is celebrated. 


1500 N. Liberty, (816) 325-7430

www.vailemansion.org




1859 Marshal’s Home & Museum 1859 Marshal’s Home & Museum

A simple 1850s Christmas is shown at the Marshal's Home with homemade wreaths of berries, pinecones,and greenery, and also by the use of ornaments and ribbons. 

217 N. Main, (816) 461-1897

www.jchs.org




Christmas at the Chicago & Alton Depot Christmas at the Chicago & Alton Depot

Open November 27 & 28; December 4, 5, 11, 12, 18 & 19 (closed Dec. 23-25). Sat. 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; Sun. 12:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. A display of snowmen entitled  "Let It Snow...Men, Let It Snow" will be featured throughout the Chicago & Alton Depot during the holidays. Call (816) 325-7955 for details.

318 W. Pacific, (816) 325-7955

Donations welcomed.

www.chicagoalton1879depot.org




Twilight Tours – Bingham-Waggoner Estate, Marshal’s Home, and Vaile Mansion December 4 Twilight Tours – Bingham-Waggoner Estate, 1859 Jail & Marshal’s Home Museum, and Vaile Mansion

A special evening of twilight tours of the historic holiday homes: Bell ringers will be on hand at Vaile, and complimentary refreshments and music will be presented at Bingham.

(816) 461-3491

Hours: 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Admission: $15.00 for the three sites




National Frontier Trails Museum National Frontier Trails Museum

Enjoy the sights and sounds of “A Frontier Christmas” during December.  Christmas events are listed under "Heritage Holiday Events"

318 W. Pacific, (816) 325-7575


www.frontiertrailsmuseum.org




Community of Christ Temple & Auditorium Community of Christ Temple & Auditorium

Tour the Temple and Auditorium during the Christmas season. Free Sunday organ recitals are presented at 3pm November-December. December 12 "Dome and Spire Concert Series" Advent Service at 7 p.m. Music will be provided by the Voices of Peace Chamber Choir and the Emporia State Faculty Brass Quintet.


201 S. River

December 1 - 31: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mon. - Sat.;
1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sun.


www.cofchrist.org







Truman Home Truman Home

President Harry Truman called Christmas the “Great Home Festival” and he called Independence home. Visit the Truman Home to see the simple lifestyle and the simple Christmas of this plain-talking president and learn about the beautiful sentiments the first family had for this special holiday. 

Enjoy the Truman Holiday Exhibit at Harry S Truman National Historic Site Visitor Center, featuring Truman Christmas memorabilia. The small gift shop offers Christmas ornaments and other gifts.

223 N. Main (ticket center), (816) 254-9929

8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Daily.
Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day,
Closed Mondays Labor Day  through Memorial Day

www.nps.gov/hstr




Harry S. Truman Library & Museum Harry S. Truman Library and Museum

Enjoy the holidays at the festively lit Truman Library with the “Memories of Korea" exhibit through December 31, 2010. The Museum shop will have abundant ideas for holiday gift giving.

On December 11th at 11 a.m., Archivist David Clark gives a peek at the Truman family's celebration of Christmas at the White House  with photos, letters, Christmas cards and sound recordings.

President Truman will visit Thanksgiving weekend, November 26 & 27 from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.   Plus he will be home for the holidays and visiting his Library on December 26th from 1:30-3:30 p.m..

500 West 24 Highway, (816) 268-8200

9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Mon. - Sat.; Noon - 5 p.m. Sun.
Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s

www.trumanlibrary.org







11/3/2012
Christmas Pioneer Style
Description: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm.  $10 per person.  Children's art workshop - Create Christmas with cookie ornaments, a monogramed cloth napkin, pretty paper, wall hanging & autograph album - all creations are based around the art of our ancestors.  Advance reservations required.
Location: National Frontier Trails Museum, 318 W. Pacific
11/23/2012
     to
12/30/2012
Spirit of Christmas Past Heritage Homes Tour
Description: See the Vaile Mansion, 1500 N Liberty (A Fashionable Victorian Christmas); Bingham-Waggoner Estate, 313 W Pacific, and the 1859 Jail & Marshal's Home Museum, 217 N Main all decorated for the holidays.

Monday thru Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Sunday 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
CLOSED December 23-25
$15 for all three homes or $6 per home for adults, $3 children if homes toured individually

Location:
11/23/2012
     to
12/30/2012
Vaile Mansion: Fashionable Victorian Christmas
Description: Fashionable Victorian Christmas
Friday, November 23 thru Sunday, December 30, 2012
Monday - Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Sunday, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
$6 Admission

Location:
12/1/2012
Holiday Kickoff at NFTM
Description: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm.  Regular museum admission rates.  Welcome the holidays at NFTM with free covered wagon rides, refreshments, festive decorations and great deals in the museum store!
Location: National Frontier Trails Museum, 318 W. Pacific
12/1/2012
     to
12/22/2012
The Gingerbread Man's Christmas
Description:

Puppeteer Peter Allen of Parasol Puppets performs in this show.  When Mrs. Claus  bakes a special cookie for Santa, the Gingerbread Man decides he doesn't want to be eaten!  He hops off the cookie sheet and begins his sing-along adventure.

Saturdays, December 1, 8, 15 and 22
11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
$5 includes admission and a finger puppet


Location: Puppetry Arts Institute, 11025 E. Winner Road
12/2/2012
Twilight Tours
Description: Enjoy a special tour of three historic homes decorated for Christmas with live music and complimentary refreshments at the Vaile Mansion and Bingham-Waggoner.

Tours: early evening hours
Vaile Mansion, 1500 North Liberty
Bingham-Waggoner Estate, 313 West Pacific
1859 Jail & Marshal's Home Museum, 217 North Main

Sunday, December 2
4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Location:
12/6/2012
Christmas in the West
Description: 2:00 pm.  Regular museum admission rates.  Explore how pioneers celebrated the holidays in the 19th century during this 30-minute guided tour.
Location: National Frontier Trails Museum, 318 W. Pacific
12/8/2012
Holiday Cheer at NFTM
Description: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm.  Regular museum admission rates.  Welcome the holidays with refreshments, music (at 2:00 pm) festive decorations and great deals in the museum store!
Location: National Frontier Trails Museum, 318 W. Pacific
12/9/2012
Advent Worship
Description: All are invited to celebrate the season of Advent with music and the spoken word in a special Christmas concert.

FREE
Sunday, December 9
7 p.m.
For more information:
(816) 833-1000 or www CofChrist.org

Location: Community of Christ Temple. 201 S. River
12/13/2012
Christmas in the West
Description: 2:00 pm.  Regular museum admission rates.  Explore how pioneers celebrated the holidays in the 19th century during this 30-minute guided tour.
Location: National Frontier Trails Museum, 318 W. Pacific
12/15/2012
Holiday Cheer at NFTM
Description: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm.  Regular museum admission rates.  Welcome the holidays with refreshments, music (at 2:00 pm) festive decorations and great deals in the museum store!
Location: National Frontier Trails Museum, 318 W. Pacific
12/20/2012
Christmas in the West
Description: 2:00 pm.  Regular museum admission rates.  Explore how pioneers celebrated the holidays in the 19th century during this 30-minute guided tour.
Location: National Frontier Trails Museum, 318 W. Pacific
12/22/2012
Holiday Cheer at NFTM
Description: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm.  Regular museum admission rates.  Welcome the holidays with refreshments, music (at 2:00 pm) festive decorations and great deals in the museum store!
Location: National Frontier Trails Museum, 318 W. Pacific
12/27/2012
Christmas in the West
Description: 2:00 pm.  Regular museum admission rates.  Explore how pioneers celebrated the holidays in the 19th century during this 30-minute guided tour.
Location: National Frontier Trails Museum, 318 W. Pacific



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