November 19, 2012

A Holiday Ramble

Winter at the Wanton-Lyman-Hazard House in Newport

The holidays are often a time that makes us appreciate long-held family traditions and remind us of our childhood. It is a wonderful time to share those traditions with our children and explore what our ancestors did to celebrate the season. 


More than a dozen sites participating in the Rhody Ramble are offering special programs for families which help bring Rhode Island's historic places to life. These events are a great way to take time during this busy season to spend with your family and experience a little old-fashioned Christmas magic!


Fridays & Saturdays, November 16 - December 29
Thursday, December 6-29
Holiday Lantern Walking Tour
Tour departs from Museum & Shop at Brick Market, Newport

Fridays, November 23 – December 28
Blithewold’s Christmas Sparkle
Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum, Bristol

Saturday, December 1
Winter at the Wanton-Lyman-Hazard House: 1795
Tour departs from Museum & Shop at Brick Market, Newport

Saturday, December 1
Holiday Open House FREE! 
Colony House, Newport

Saturday, December 1 & Sunday, December 2
Christmas Sale
Coggeshall Farm, Bristol

Saturday, December 1 & Sunday, December 2
Christmas at the Castle
Smith’s Castle, Wickford

Saturdays, December 1, 8 & 15
Friday, December 28
UnDecked Halls
Rough Point Mansion, Newport

Sunday, December 2
Christmas with Santa and Mrs. Claus at the Smith-Appleby House
Smith-Appleby House Museum, Smithfield

Sunday, December 2
Christmas Open House
Paine House, Coventry

Sunday, December 2
An Old-Fashioned Christmas
Hearthside House Museum, Lincoln

Mondays, December 3, 10 & 17
Children’s Holiday Tea
Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum, Bristol

Wednesdays, December 5, 12 & 19
A World of Christmas Magic – Children’s Holiday Stories
Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum, Bristol

Thursday, December 6
Family Sing-Along with Santa: Christmas with Keith Munslow
Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum, Bristol

Saturday, December 8
Lucy Aldrich's WWII Christmas FREE!
Aldrich House, Providence

Saturday, December 8
An Old-Fashioned Christmas by Candlelight
Hearthside House Museum, Lincoln

Daily, December 8 – 15
Sunday, December 9: Special guest Santa
A Celebration of Trees
Babcock-Smith House

Sunday, December 9
American Girl Doll Christmas Party
Hearthside House Museum, Lincoln

Thursday, December 13
Family Sing-Along with Santa: Seasonal Celebration with Christopher Carbone
Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum, Bristol

Saturday, December 15
A Winter Concert for Fairies and Elves FREE!
Providence Athenaeum, Providence

Saturday, December 15
Family Gingerbread House Workshop
Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum, Bristol

Sunday, December 16
Family Holiday Open House FREE!
Governor Henry Lippitt House, Providence

Thursday, December 20 – Sunday, December 23
A Christmas Carol Play with Music
Linden Place Mansion, Bristol

Friday, December 21 & Saturdays, December 22 & 29
Discover Colonial Newport in Winter Walking Tour
Tour departs from Museum & Shop at Brick Market, Newport

Monday, December 24
Christmas in the Barnyard
Coggeshell Farm, Bristol

Monday, December 24
Discover Colonial Newport in Costume Walking Tour
Tour departs from Museum & Shop at Brick Market, Newport

Wednesday, December 26
Rogues & Scoundrels Walking Tour
Tour departs from Museum & Shop at Brick Market, Newport

Thursday, December 27
Holiday History Stroll
Tour departs from Museum & Shop at Brick Market, Newport

Friday, December 28 & Saturday, December 29
Home for the Holidays Candlelight Tour
Hearthside House Museum, Lincoln