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2013 Gingerbread House Display AT THE SHOPS AT FAIRMOUNT PARK LIBERTY PLACE 16TH & CHESTNUT STREETS Holiday Events WATER WORKS RESTAURANT FREE 2013 640 WATERWORKS DRIVE (OFF KELLY DRIVE) PHILADELPHIA, PA 19130 215-236-9000 • WWW.WATERWORKSRESTAURANT.COM NOVEMBER 4 – 22

Celebrate the holidays with mouthwatering cuisine, first-class service Prepare for the holiday season with HISTORIC HOUSE TOURS and breathtaking views! Enjoy a relaxing brunch, lunch or dinner at stunning gingerbread recreations of GINGERBREAD DISPLAY Philadelphia’s Landmark Dining Experience. A la carte and group dining Fairmount Park historic sites! Each (12 or more guests) options are available. Holiday House Tour visitors Gingerbread House is handcrafted by SPECIAL EVENTS receive 5% off food with a same day house tour ticket; may not be a Philadelphia chef. Marvel at these combined with any other offer. Enrich your experience with a tour of the Interpretive Center located onsite and learn about America’s first sweet structures then visit the historic municipal water pumping station. Make your reservation today online sites in real life during the holidays! or by phone. BELMONT MANSION MOUNT PLEASANT – Created by Denise’s Bakery – Created by R2L BELMONT MANSION HOLIDAY TOURS CEDAR GROVE ORMISTON 2000 BELMONT MANSION DRIVE (AT MONTGOMERY DRIVE) – Created by STARR Events – Created by 215-878-884 • WWW.BELMONTMANSION.ORG Town Crier Bakery HOLIDAY HOUSE TOUR LAUREL HILL CEMETERY JFK PLAZA/ LOVE PARK DECEMBER 7 – 21, NOON – 4 PM (RESERVATIONS SUGGESTED) – Created by Danish Bakers PLEASE TOUCH MUSEUM – Created by Brûlée Catering TROLLEY TOUR PICKUP Historic Belmont Mansion, decorated in its holiday finest, will offer docent- LAUREL HILL MANSION guided and self-guided tours of the historic site and Underground Railroad RYERRS MUSEUM Museum. Hear songs from carolers Fridays through Sundays. The mansion is – Created by Montco SITES OF INTEREST designated as a significant site of the Fairmount Park Historic District. Culinary Arts Institute AND LIBRARY The American Women’s Heritage Society (AWHS) was the first organization – Created by Filter Dining to operate Belmont Mansion as a historic site, and remains the only African LEMON HILL Room and Pub & Kitchen American women’s organization to administer a historic mansion in – Created by HOLIDAY HOUSE TOURS & Philadelphia’s Fairmount Park. Garces Catering SMITH MEMORIAL GINGERBREAD HOUSE DISPLAY PLAYGROUND PRESENTED BY – Created by The Art of Bread SMITH MEMORIAL PLAYGROUND & PLAYHOUSE STRAWBERRY MANSION – Created by Brûlée Catering 3500 RESERVOIR DRIVE, EAST FAIRMOUNT PARK PHILADELPHIA, PA 19121 THOMAS MANSION 215-765-4325 • WWW.SMITHPLAYGROUND.ORG – Created by Drexel University SATURDAY, DECEMBER 14, 10AM – 12PM Center for Hospitality Kids 10 and younger and their caregivers are invited to Winter Wonderland at Smith! Join us for an ice-carving demonstration, hot cocoa bar, crafts, WOODFORD MANSION activities, and fun in the 6 ½ acre Playground and 16,000 sq.-ft. Playhouse. – Created by This event is free for Smith members, $10 per child for non-members. Bredenbeck’s Bakery Become a member at www.smithplayground.org/membership, or get your tickets at http://smithplayground.ticketleap.com/winter2013 www.parkcharms.com www.facebook.com/parkhouses www.parkcharms.com PRESENTED BY Strawberry Mansion Cedar Grove HISTORIC STRAWBERRY MANSION Holiday Tours “HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS” “SIMPLE GIFTS” 2450 STRAWBERRY MANSION DRIVE THE HISTORIC HOUSES OF For the first time in five years, 215-228-8364 • [email protected] FAIRMOUNT PARK Delight in the naturalistic holiday FOR MORE INFORMATION Strawberry Mansion will be open for designs at newly-restored Cedar Grove, the Holiday Tours. Decorations will an early American home. Guests will ANNUAL HOLIDAY TEA CANDLELIGHT TOUR TOUR ON YOUR OWN highlight the beautifully restored rooms, have the opportunity to make a vintage DEC. 5 & 6 — 11 AM / $40 PP DEC. 11 — 5:30 PM / $40 PP and will welcome friends and guests ornament to take home. Cedar Grove is THURSDAY – SUNDAY, DECEMBER 5 – 8 & 12 – 15 “home” to Strawberry Mansion. Don’t open Thursday – Sunday, through December 29, There is plenty to do at Historic Strawberry Mansion this holiday season. Enjoy a traditional Holiday Tea in the splendor of Historic OPEN DAILY: 10 AM – 4 PM miss the newly installed mural in the Banquet Room. Purchase fresh and Monday – Wednesday, December 30 – January 1. greens and gifts at the 6th annual Greens Sale on Strawberry Strawberry Mansion, prepared by Brûlée Catering, with a silent PRICE: $5 PER PERSON PER HOUSE; Mansion’s grounds throughout the Holiday Tours. auction to benefit the preservation of the Mansion. Or step onto a CHILDREN 12 AND UNDER FREE private trolley at Lloyd Hall on Dec. 11 for a nighttime tour of Lemon Hill Woodford Mansion and Historic Strawberry Mansion, followed by Enjoy the Historic Houses at your own pace during their Open “HOLIDAY ENTERTAINING” Houses. Hosts are available at each house to answer questions and Laurel Hill light fare provided by Brûlée Catering. Step into Henry Pratt’s parlor and see highlight the uniqueness of each of these gems. Receive collectible “ANGELS AT LAUREL HILL” how Philadelphians entertained recipe cards featuring historically inspired recipes at each house – Experience angel decorations from the visit all six houses to complete your set! Reservations are not during the holidays. Enjoy a special Community Garden Club at Wayne required. FREE PARKING IS AVAILABLE AT ALL OF THE HOUSES. display featuring rarely-seen pieces LAUREL HILL CEMETERY incorporated into the sights and sounds from Lemon Hill’s collection and Visit www.parkcharms.com for directions. of your visit. Enjoy music on the historic fantastic views of Center City 3822 RIDGE AVENUE FREE pianoforte and partake in complimentary Philadelphia through the Oval Room’s 215-228-8200 WWW.THELAURELHILLCEMETERY.ORG GUIDED TROLLEY TOURS tea. Gingerbread men, women and floor-to-ceiling windows. angels baked by the Culinary Arts Institute of Montgomery Laurel Hill is America's first National Historic Landmark Cemetery, THURSDAY – SUNDAY, DECEMBER 5 – 8 & 12 – 15 Community College will be available for purchase. boasting art, architecture, nature and stunning river views. This final DAILY: 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM & 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM Mount Pleasant resting place of numerous historic notables is open Monday – Friday “VISIONS OF from 8 am – 4:30 pm and Saturday – Sunday from 9:30 am – 4:30 pm PRICE: $38 ($30 FOR MEMBERS OF THE TWELFTH NIGHT” with free admission for self-guided tours or recreation. Joggers, dog PHILADELPHIA MUSEUM OF ART AND Woodford Mansion walkers, bicyclists and photographers are welcome. Unique public THE FAIRMOUNT PARK CONSERVANCY) “WASSAILING AT WOODFORD” Holiday merry-making in colonial Celebrate the holidays from the British homes often featured a Twelfth tours and events are also offered throughout the year. Proceeds benefit the preservation of the Cemetery. Each guided trolley tour includes a stop in three of the six houses perspective with one of Philadelphia’s Night celebration. Enjoy these visions (Cedar Grove, Laurel Hill, Lemon Hill, Mount Pleasant, Strawberry most prominent Loyalist socialites from and craft your own signature holiday Mansion and Woodford); the morning and afternoon tours feature the American Revolution! Meet Rebecca card to take home. Mount Pleasant is different houses – make a day of it and see all six houses! Tours Franks, daughter of Woodford’s former open to visitors Thursday – Sunday, through December 29, depart from the West Entrance of the Philadelphia Museum of Art. ORMISTON MANSION owner and a darling of the British and Monday – Wednesday, December 30 – January 1. HISTORIC HOLIDAY TOUR Visit www.philamuseum.org/historichouses to see the schedule occupiers, who will greet visitors and and reserve tickets or call 215-235-SHOW. share holiday stories from 11 am to 2 pm, December 6, 7, 13, 14 and 15. EAST FAIRMOUNT PARK, 2000 RESERVOIR DRIVE Visitor parking is available at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Woodford is open Tuesday – Sunday, 10 am – 4 pm, year-round. 215-763-2222 • WWW.ORMISTONRHS.ORG Reservations required. DECEMBER 6 – 8 & 12 – 15 10 AM – 4 PM GROUP TOURS HOLIDAY FOOD & Tour this beautifully decorated mansion, erected in 1798 by DECEMBER 4 – 15 HOLIDAY GIFT BASKET RAFFLE Edward Burd. The City of Philadelphia bought the mansion in 1869 TOY COLLECTION and it has been under the care of the Royal Heritage Society since PRICE: $8 PER PERSON PER HOUSE Enter to win customized gift baskets at each stop on the RESERVATIONS REQUIRED: 215-684-7863 OR 1982. Highlights include a historic Scottish kitchen and various Holiday House Tours, featuring food and gifts inspired Support the Strawberry Mansion community WWW.PHILAMUSEUM.ORG/GROUPVISITS reception rooms where guests can enjoy complementary tea and by the collections of each of these historic homes. and bring non-perishable food and unwrapped, cookies. Guides will be on hand to talk about the mansion and Groups of 15 or more who would like to provide their own bus new toys of any kind to the houses during this answer questions. transportation can reserve Philadelphia Museum of Art trained year’s holiday tours. All donations will go to the ADMISSION: $5 PP • CHILDREN FREE step-on guides. Cedar Grove, Mount Pleasant and Woodford will Strawberry Mansion Neighborhood Action be open to groups through December 29. Center (SMNAC) to assist local residents during the holiday season. PRESENTED BY Strawberry Mansion Cedar Grove HISTORIC STRAWBERRY MANSION Holiday Tours “HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS” “SIMPLE GIFTS” 2450 STRAWBERRY MANSION DRIVE THE HISTORIC HOUSES OF For the first time in five years, 215-228-8364 • [email protected] FAIRMOUNT PARK Delight in the naturalistic holiday FOR MORE INFORMATION Strawberry Mansion will be open for designs at newly-restored Cedar Grove, the Holiday Tours. Decorations will an early American home. Guests will ANNUAL HOLIDAY TEA CANDLELIGHT TOUR TOUR ON YOUR OWN highlight the beautifully restored rooms, have the opportunity to make a vintage DEC. 5 & 6 — 11 AM / $40 PP DEC. 11 — 5:30 PM / $40 PP and will welcome friends and guests ornament to take home. Cedar Grove is THURSDAY – SUNDAY, DECEMBER 5 – 8 & 12 – 15 “home” to Strawberry Mansion. Don’t open Thursday – Sunday, through December 29, There is plenty to do at Historic Strawberry Mansion this holiday season. Enjoy a traditional Holiday Tea in the splendor of Historic OPEN DAILY: 10 AM – 4 PM miss the newly installed mural in the Banquet Room. Purchase fresh and Monday – Wednesday, December 30 – January 1. greens and gifts at the 6th annual Greens Sale on Strawberry Strawberry Mansion, prepared by Brûlée Catering, with a silent PRICE: $5 PER PERSON PER HOUSE; Mansion’s grounds throughout the Holiday Tours. auction to benefit the preservation of the Mansion. Or step onto a CHILDREN 12 AND UNDER FREE private trolley at Lloyd Hall on Dec. 11 for a nighttime tour of Lemon Hill Woodford Mansion and Historic Strawberry Mansion, followed by Enjoy the Historic Houses at your own pace during their Open “HOLIDAY ENTERTAINING” Houses. Hosts are available at each house to answer questions and Laurel Hill light fare provided by Brûlée Catering. Step into Henry Pratt’s parlor and see highlight the uniqueness of each of these gems. Receive collectible “ANGELS AT LAUREL HILL” how Philadelphians entertained recipe cards featuring historically inspired recipes at each house – Experience angel decorations from the visit all six houses to complete your set! Reservations are not during the holidays. Enjoy a special Community Garden Club at Wayne required. FREE PARKING IS AVAILABLE AT ALL OF THE HOUSES. display featuring rarely-seen pieces LAUREL HILL CEMETERY incorporated into the sights and sounds from Lemon Hill’s collection and Visit www.parkcharms.com for directions. of your visit. Enjoy music on the historic fantastic views of Center City 3822 RIDGE AVENUE FREE pianoforte and partake in complimentary Philadelphia through the Oval Room’s 215-228-8200 WWW.THELAURELHILLCEMETERY.ORG GUIDED TROLLEY TOURS tea. Gingerbread men, women and floor-to-ceiling windows. angels baked by the Culinary Arts Institute of Montgomery Laurel Hill is America's first National Historic Landmark Cemetery, THURSDAY – SUNDAY, DECEMBER 5 – 8 & 12 – 15 Community College will be available for purchase. boasting art, architecture, nature and stunning river views. This final DAILY: 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM & 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM Mount Pleasant resting place of numerous historic notables is open Monday – Friday “VISIONS OF from 8 am – 4:30 pm and Saturday – Sunday from 9:30 am – 4:30 pm PRICE: $38 ($30 FOR MEMBERS OF THE TWELFTH NIGHT” with free admission for self-guided tours or recreation. Joggers, dog PHILADELPHIA MUSEUM OF ART AND Woodford Mansion walkers, bicyclists and photographers are welcome. Unique public THE FAIRMOUNT PARK CONSERVANCY) “WASSAILING AT WOODFORD” Holiday merry-making in colonial Celebrate the holidays from the British homes often featured a Twelfth tours and events are also offered throughout the year. Proceeds benefit the preservation of the Cemetery. Each guided trolley tour includes a stop in three of the six houses perspective with one of Philadelphia’s Night celebration. Enjoy these visions (Cedar Grove, Laurel Hill, Lemon Hill, Mount Pleasant, Strawberry most prominent Loyalist socialites from and craft your own signature holiday Mansion and Woodford); the morning and afternoon tours feature the American Revolution! Meet Rebecca card to take home. Mount Pleasant is different houses – make a day of it and see all six houses! Tours Franks, daughter of Woodford’s former open to visitors Thursday – Sunday, through December 29, depart from the West Entrance of the Philadelphia Museum of Art. ORMISTON MANSION owner and a darling of the British and Monday – Wednesday, December 30 – January 1. HISTORIC HOLIDAY TOUR Visit www.philamuseum.org/historichouses to see the schedule occupiers, who will greet visitors and and reserve tickets or call 215-235-SHOW. share holiday stories from 11 am to 2 pm, December 6, 7, 13, 14 and 15. EAST FAIRMOUNT PARK, 2000 RESERVOIR DRIVE Visitor parking is available at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Woodford is open Tuesday – Sunday, 10 am – 4 pm, year-round. 215-763-2222 • WWW.ORMISTONRHS.ORG Reservations required. DECEMBER 6 – 8 & 12 – 15 10 AM – 4 PM GROUP TOURS HOLIDAY FOOD & Tour this beautifully decorated mansion, erected in 1798 by DECEMBER 4 – 15 HOLIDAY GIFT BASKET RAFFLE Edward Burd. The City of Philadelphia bought the mansion in 1869 TOY COLLECTION and it has been under the care of the Royal Heritage Society since PRICE: $8 PER PERSON PER HOUSE Enter to win customized gift baskets at each stop on the RESERVATIONS REQUIRED: 215-684-7863 OR 1982. Highlights include a historic Scottish kitchen and various Holiday House Tours, featuring food and gifts inspired Support the Strawberry Mansion community WWW.PHILAMUSEUM.ORG/GROUPVISITS reception rooms where guests can enjoy complementary tea and by the collections of each of these historic homes. and bring non-perishable food and unwrapped, cookies. Guides will be on hand to talk about the mansion and Groups of 15 or more who would like to provide their own bus new toys of any kind to the houses during this answer questions. transportation can reserve Philadelphia Museum of Art trained year’s holiday tours. All donations will go to the ADMISSION: $5 PP • CHILDREN FREE step-on guides. Cedar Grove, Mount Pleasant and Woodford will Strawberry Mansion Neighborhood Action be open to groups through December 29. Center (SMNAC) to assist local residents during the holiday season. PRESENTED BY Strawberry Mansion Cedar Grove HISTORIC STRAWBERRY MANSION Holiday Tours “HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS” “SIMPLE GIFTS” 2450 STRAWBERRY MANSION DRIVE THE HISTORIC HOUSES OF For the first time in five years, 215-228-8364 • [email protected] FAIRMOUNT PARK Delight in the naturalistic holiday FOR MORE INFORMATION Strawberry Mansion will be open for designs at newly-restored Cedar Grove, the Holiday Tours. Decorations will an early American home. Guests will ANNUAL HOLIDAY TEA CANDLELIGHT TOUR TOUR ON YOUR OWN highlight the beautifully restored rooms, have the opportunity to make a vintage DEC. 5 & 6 — 11 AM / $40 PP DEC. 11 — 5:30 PM / $40 PP and will welcome friends and guests ornament to take home. Cedar Grove is THURSDAY – SUNDAY, DECEMBER 5 – 8 & 12 – 15 “home” to Strawberry Mansion. Don’t open Thursday – Sunday, through December 29, There is plenty to do at Historic Strawberry Mansion this holiday season. Enjoy a traditional Holiday Tea in the splendor of Historic OPEN DAILY: 10 AM – 4 PM miss the newly installed mural in the Banquet Room. Purchase fresh and Monday – Wednesday, December 30 – January 1. greens and gifts at the 6th annual Greens Sale on Strawberry Strawberry Mansion, prepared by Brûlée Catering, with a silent PRICE: $5 PER PERSON PER HOUSE; Mansion’s grounds throughout the Holiday Tours. auction to benefit the preservation of the Mansion. Or step onto a CHILDREN 12 AND UNDER FREE private trolley at Lloyd Hall on Dec. 11 for a nighttime tour of Lemon Hill Woodford Mansion and Historic Strawberry Mansion, followed by Enjoy the Historic Houses at your own pace during their Open “HOLIDAY ENTERTAINING” Houses. Hosts are available at each house to answer questions and Laurel Hill light fare provided by Brûlée Catering. Step into Henry Pratt’s parlor and see highlight the uniqueness of each of these gems. Receive collectible “ANGELS AT LAUREL HILL” how Philadelphians entertained recipe cards featuring historically inspired recipes at each house – Experience angel decorations from the visit all six houses to complete your set! Reservations are not during the holidays. Enjoy a special Community Garden Club at Wayne required. FREE PARKING IS AVAILABLE AT ALL OF THE HOUSES. display featuring rarely-seen pieces LAUREL HILL CEMETERY incorporated into the sights and sounds from Lemon Hill’s collection and Visit www.parkcharms.com for directions. of your visit. Enjoy music on the historic fantastic views of Center City 3822 RIDGE AVENUE FREE pianoforte and partake in complimentary Philadelphia through the Oval Room’s 215-228-8200 WWW.THELAURELHILLCEMETERY.ORG GUIDED TROLLEY TOURS tea. Gingerbread men, women and floor-to-ceiling windows. angels baked by the Culinary Arts Institute of Montgomery Laurel Hill is America's first National Historic Landmark Cemetery, THURSDAY – SUNDAY, DECEMBER 5 – 8 & 12 – 15 Community College will be available for purchase. boasting art, architecture, nature and stunning river views. This final DAILY: 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM & 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM Mount Pleasant resting place of numerous historic notables is open Monday – Friday “VISIONS OF from 8 am – 4:30 pm and Saturday – Sunday from 9:30 am – 4:30 pm PRICE: $38 ($30 FOR MEMBERS OF THE TWELFTH NIGHT” with free admission for self-guided tours or recreation. Joggers, dog PHILADELPHIA MUSEUM OF ART AND Woodford Mansion walkers, bicyclists and photographers are welcome. Unique public THE FAIRMOUNT PARK CONSERVANCY) “WASSAILING AT WOODFORD” Holiday merry-making in colonial Celebrate the holidays from the British homes often featured a Twelfth tours and events are also offered throughout the year. Proceeds benefit the preservation of the Cemetery. Each guided trolley tour includes a stop in three of the six houses perspective with one of Philadelphia’s Night celebration. Enjoy these visions (Cedar Grove, Laurel Hill, Lemon Hill, Mount Pleasant, Strawberry most prominent Loyalist socialites from and craft your own signature holiday Mansion and Woodford); the morning and afternoon tours feature the American Revolution! Meet Rebecca card to take home. Mount Pleasant is different houses – make a day of it and see all six houses! Tours Franks, daughter of Woodford’s former open to visitors Thursday – Sunday, through December 29, depart from the West Entrance of the Philadelphia Museum of Art. ORMISTON MANSION owner and a darling of the British and Monday – Wednesday, December 30 – January 1. HISTORIC HOLIDAY TOUR Visit www.philamuseum.org/historichouses to see the schedule occupiers, who will greet visitors and and reserve tickets or call 215-235-SHOW. share holiday stories from 11 am to 2 pm, December 6, 7, 13, 14 and 15. EAST FAIRMOUNT PARK, 2000 RESERVOIR DRIVE Visitor parking is available at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Woodford is open Tuesday – Sunday, 10 am – 4 pm, year-round. 215-763-2222 • WWW.ORMISTONRHS.ORG Reservations required. DECEMBER 6 – 8 & 12 – 15 10 AM – 4 PM GROUP TOURS HOLIDAY FOOD & Tour this beautifully decorated mansion, erected in 1798 by DECEMBER 4 – 15 HOLIDAY GIFT BASKET RAFFLE Edward Burd. The City of Philadelphia bought the mansion in 1869 TOY COLLECTION and it has been under the care of the Royal Heritage Society since PRICE: $8 PER PERSON PER HOUSE Enter to win customized gift baskets at each stop on the RESERVATIONS REQUIRED: 215-684-7863 OR 1982. Highlights include a historic Scottish kitchen and various Holiday House Tours, featuring food and gifts inspired Support the Strawberry Mansion community WWW.PHILAMUSEUM.ORG/GROUPVISITS reception rooms where guests can enjoy complementary tea and by the collections of each of these historic homes. and bring non-perishable food and unwrapped, cookies. Guides will be on hand to talk about the mansion and Groups of 15 or more who would like to provide their own bus new toys of any kind to the houses during this answer questions. transportation can reserve Philadelphia Museum of Art trained year’s holiday tours. All donations will go to the ADMISSION: $5 PP • CHILDREN FREE step-on guides. Cedar Grove, Mount Pleasant and Woodford will Strawberry Mansion Neighborhood Action be open to groups through December 29. Center (SMNAC) to assist local residents during the holiday season. PRESENTED BY Strawberry Mansion Cedar Grove HISTORIC STRAWBERRY MANSION Holiday Tours “HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS” “SIMPLE GIFTS” 2450 STRAWBERRY MANSION DRIVE THE HISTORIC HOUSES OF For the first time in five years, 215-228-8364 • [email protected] FAIRMOUNT PARK Delight in the naturalistic holiday FOR MORE INFORMATION Strawberry Mansion will be open for designs at newly-restored Cedar Grove, the Holiday Tours. Decorations will an early American home. Guests will ANNUAL HOLIDAY TEA CANDLELIGHT TOUR TOUR ON YOUR OWN highlight the beautifully restored rooms, have the opportunity to make a vintage DEC. 5 & 6 — 11 AM / $40 PP DEC. 11 — 5:30 PM / $40 PP and will welcome friends and guests ornament to take home. Cedar Grove is THURSDAY – SUNDAY, DECEMBER 5 – 8 & 12 – 15 “home” to Strawberry Mansion. Don’t open Thursday – Sunday, through December 29, There is plenty to do at Historic Strawberry Mansion this holiday season. Enjoy a traditional Holiday Tea in the splendor of Historic OPEN DAILY: 10 AM – 4 PM miss the newly installed mural in the Banquet Room. Purchase fresh and Monday – Wednesday, December 30 – January 1. greens and gifts at the 6th annual Greens Sale on Strawberry Strawberry Mansion, prepared by Brûlée Catering, with a silent PRICE: $5 PER PERSON PER HOUSE; Mansion’s grounds throughout the Holiday Tours. auction to benefit the preservation of the Mansion. Or step onto a CHILDREN 12 AND UNDER FREE private trolley at Lloyd Hall on Dec. 11 for a nighttime tour of Lemon Hill Woodford Mansion and Historic Strawberry Mansion, followed by Enjoy the Historic Houses at your own pace during their Open “HOLIDAY ENTERTAINING” Houses. Hosts are available at each house to answer questions and Laurel Hill light fare provided by Brûlée Catering. Step into Henry Pratt’s parlor and see highlight the uniqueness of each of these gems. Receive collectible “ANGELS AT LAUREL HILL” how Philadelphians entertained recipe cards featuring historically inspired recipes at each house – Experience angel decorations from the visit all six houses to complete your set! Reservations are not during the holidays. Enjoy a special Community Garden Club at Wayne required. FREE PARKING IS AVAILABLE AT ALL OF THE HOUSES. display featuring rarely-seen pieces LAUREL HILL CEMETERY incorporated into the sights and sounds from Lemon Hill’s collection and Visit www.parkcharms.com for directions. of your visit. Enjoy music on the historic fantastic views of Center City 3822 RIDGE AVENUE FREE pianoforte and partake in complimentary Philadelphia through the Oval Room’s 215-228-8200 WWW.THELAURELHILLCEMETERY.ORG GUIDED TROLLEY TOURS tea. Gingerbread men, women and floor-to-ceiling windows. angels baked by the Culinary Arts Institute of Montgomery Laurel Hill is America's first National Historic Landmark Cemetery, THURSDAY – SUNDAY, DECEMBER 5 – 8 & 12 – 15 Community College will be available for purchase. boasting art, architecture, nature and stunning river views. This final DAILY: 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM & 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM Mount Pleasant resting place of numerous historic notables is open Monday – Friday “VISIONS OF from 8 am – 4:30 pm and Saturday – Sunday from 9:30 am – 4:30 pm PRICE: $38 ($30 FOR MEMBERS OF THE TWELFTH NIGHT” with free admission for self-guided tours or recreation. Joggers, dog PHILADELPHIA MUSEUM OF ART AND Woodford Mansion walkers, bicyclists and photographers are welcome. Unique public THE FAIRMOUNT PARK CONSERVANCY) “WASSAILING AT WOODFORD” Holiday merry-making in colonial Celebrate the holidays from the British homes often featured a Twelfth tours and events are also offered throughout the year. Proceeds benefit the preservation of the Cemetery. Each guided trolley tour includes a stop in three of the six houses perspective with one of Philadelphia’s Night celebration. Enjoy these visions (Cedar Grove, Laurel Hill, Lemon Hill, Mount Pleasant, Strawberry most prominent Loyalist socialites from and craft your own signature holiday Mansion and Woodford); the morning and afternoon tours feature the American Revolution! Meet Rebecca card to take home. Mount Pleasant is different houses – make a day of it and see all six houses! Tours Franks, daughter of Woodford’s former open to visitors Thursday – Sunday, through December 29, depart from the West Entrance of the Philadelphia Museum of Art. ORMISTON MANSION owner and a darling of the British and Monday – Wednesday, December 30 – January 1. HISTORIC HOLIDAY TOUR Visit www.philamuseum.org/historichouses to see the schedule occupiers, who will greet visitors and and reserve tickets or call 215-235-SHOW. share holiday stories from 11 am to 2 pm, December 6, 7, 13, 14 and 15. EAST FAIRMOUNT PARK, 2000 RESERVOIR DRIVE Visitor parking is available at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Woodford is open Tuesday – Sunday, 10 am – 4 pm, year-round. 215-763-2222 • WWW.ORMISTONRHS.ORG Reservations required. DECEMBER 6 – 8 & 12 – 15 10 AM – 4 PM GROUP TOURS HOLIDAY FOOD & Tour this beautifully decorated mansion, erected in 1798 by DECEMBER 4 – 15 HOLIDAY GIFT BASKET RAFFLE Edward Burd. The City of Philadelphia bought the mansion in 1869 TOY COLLECTION and it has been under the care of the Royal Heritage Society since PRICE: $8 PER PERSON PER HOUSE Enter to win customized gift baskets at each stop on the RESERVATIONS REQUIRED: 215-684-7863 OR 1982. Highlights include a historic Scottish kitchen and various Holiday House Tours, featuring food and gifts inspired Support the Strawberry Mansion community WWW.PHILAMUSEUM.ORG/GROUPVISITS reception rooms where guests can enjoy complementary tea and by the collections of each of these historic homes. and bring non-perishable food and unwrapped, cookies. Guides will be on hand to talk about the mansion and Groups of 15 or more who would like to provide their own bus new toys of any kind to the houses during this answer questions. transportation can reserve Philadelphia Museum of Art trained year’s holiday tours. All donations will go to the ADMISSION: $5 PP • CHILDREN FREE step-on guides. Cedar Grove, Mount Pleasant and Woodford will Strawberry Mansion Neighborhood Action be open to groups through December 29. Center (SMNAC) to assist local residents during the holiday season. 2013 Gingerbread House Display AT THE SHOPS AT FAIRMOUNT PARK LIBERTY PLACE 16TH & CHESTNUT STREETS Holiday Events WATER WORKS RESTAURANT FREE 2013 640 WATERWORKS DRIVE (OFF KELLY DRIVE) PHILADELPHIA, PA 19130 215-236-9000 • WWW.WATERWORKSRESTAURANT.COM NOVEMBER 4 – 22