Drop-in History: Victorian Christmas Traditions

John Wornall House Museum 6115 Wornall Road, Kansas City, MO, United States

When Christmas trees gained popularity in the Victorian era, they were commonly decorated with lit candles. From cards to presents, many of the Christmas traditions we celebrate today started in the Victorian Era. Learn about the origins of Christmas customs in the beautifully decorated Victorian-era John Wornall House Museum. Each room in the house will…

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Hearthside Holiday Story Time

John Wornall House Museum 6115 Wornall Road, Kansas City, MO, United States

Bring your littles to cozy up for holiday story time at the John Wornall House Museum. Our costumed interpreter will read stories in the beautiful and decked-out parlor. Included in this year’s readings will be the 1987 Little Golden Book version of The Night Before Christmas—which was illustrated using the Wornall House as inspiration! Craft…

Drink Your History: Wine Wonderland

John Wornall House Museum 6115 Wornall Road, Kansas City, MO, United States

Missouri once ranked second in wine production in the United States. Explore the history of wine at festive event in the Alexander Majors Barn. Tickets include wine tastes in a happy hour setting, a short talk on the history of wine as well as a talk on how to taste wine and select wine for…

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Hearthside Holiday Story Time

John Wornall House Museum 6115 Wornall Road, Kansas City, MO, United States

Bring your littles to cozy up for holiday story time at the John Wornall House Museum. Our costumed interpreter will read stories in the beautiful and decked-out parlor. Included in this year’s readings will be the 1987 Little Golden Book version of The Night Before Christmas—which was illustrated using the Wornall House as inspiration! Craft…