All ages are invited to this free community event
MILAN, Tenn. – Step back in time this holiday season and explore festive traditions of years past during Christmas at the Cabin. This free, family-friendly community event will take place on December 8 and 15 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the West Tennessee Agricultural Museum, located at the AgResearch and Education Center at Milan.
Both evenings, attendees can enjoy old-timey seasonal music by local musician Steve Mallard at 5 p.m. and 6 p.m., as well as storyteller Celeste Scott sharing Tennessee’s history of holiday celebrations at 5:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. From 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., the Milan Center will welcome a very special guest: Santa Claus, who will meet with children and be available for photos.
“This time of year is all about family, community and giving back, and what better way to celebrate than by honoring Tennessee’s holiday heritage?” says Jason Williams, director of the AgResearch and Education Center at Milan. “In addition to offering free activities for all, we will be accepting canned food donations for the Mustard Seed food pantry in Milan, as well as donations for Toys for Tots. We will have something for everyone to enjoy at this two-night celebration!”
Upon arrival, guests will be greeted by festive lights and old-timey decorations around the museum and the Center entrance. The musician and storyteller will perform on the porch of the on-site cabin, and a decorated agricultural wagon will be available for visitors to take holiday photos.
Inside the West Tennessee Agricultural Museum, children can write and mail letters to Santa and participate in holiday crafts led by local family and consumer sciences Extension agents. Guests can also enjoy complimentary cider, cocoa and cookies sponsored by Gibson County Farm Bureau Women on December 8 and Gibson County Future Farmers of America on December 15. Museum tours will also be available, highlighting West Tennessee’s agricultural heritage.
The AgResearch and Education Center at Milan is located at 3 Ledbetter Gate Road in Milan, Tennessee. For more information about the West Tennessee Agricultural Museum, visit milan.tennessee.edu/ag-museum.
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