Historical society to hold holiday open house

FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Historical Society is proud to hold it fourth annual Open House to celebrate an Old-Fashioned Christmas. The Open House will be Sunday, Dec. 3 from 12 to 3 p.m. at 1730 Hill Ave.

The open house will feature the Pittenger House all decorated in historical fashion, the main museum with many attractions, the Gem and Mineral Museum, the Ford Room with Model T cars, and the Barn which now includes the recently renovated 19^th century Ladies Afternoon Carriage.

Vendors will be present for holiday shopping, and classic cars will be on display.

The Open House will include tours of all the facilities and opportunities for children to learn about Fallbrook History. The Fallbrook Wood Carvers will present demonstrations, the Madrigal Singers will entertain with Christmas music, and an information area will tell about the upcoming Heritage Railroad Park. Children are invited to participate in old-fashioned arts and crafts, some of which can be used to decorate the Barn Christmas tree.

And, of course, there will be free refreshments.

To top off the Open House, Santa will arrive at 2 p.m. to meet the children. Parents are encouraged to bring their cameras as there will be opportunities for photos both with Santa and in front of the historic Ladies Carriage.

For more information, contact (760) 723-4125.