The Little Traverse Historical Society will be holding their annual Christmas Open House on Friday, December 12 from 6:00 to 8:00 in the evening. The museum will be open to all and cocoa and cookies will be served. The Historical Society is kicking off the celebration of America's 250th Anniversary, our Semiquincentennial, just a little early with this event, as the large Christmas tree will be decorated in red, white, and blue. There will also be a display of official White House Christmas ornaments.

Howard Richards will return to play carols on the Hemingway piano and there will also be a group carol sing. Happy the Horse, formerly from the Circus Shop, will be on display as the perfect backdrop for your Christmas photos. St. Francis fourth graders will share a history lesson and "Mrs. Cushman" will share what it is like to prepare for the holidays at the Cushman Hotel. And, of course, there will be a visit from Santa Claus.

Petoskey Museum Executive Director Jane Garver says, "Our Christmas Open House is one of our favorite traditions. It’s a chance for everyone to visit the museum, enjoy the season, and connect with the stories that shaped Petoskey." Take advantage of this opportunity to visit the museum and learn a bit about the past this holiday season. The evening is free of charge and all exhibits will be open.