A few days ago I posted a blog with all (OK, most) of the details about this weekend’s Winter Wonderland festival in the Village of Webster. But I’d like to pull out for special attention a few things that are going on at the Webster Museum that day.
See, what I’ve discovered is that even though the Webster Museum has been around for many, many years, a lot of people still don’t know it even exists. And they’re especially surprised to learn that the museum is only about 20 steps off East Main Street on Lapham Park.
So if you’re one of those people, here’s your personal invitation to stop by the Webster Museum this Saturday Dec. 7 during Winter Wonderland. Here’s what they have going on:
- The Museum’s Festival of Trees begins when the museum opens at 2 p.m. Continuing through the end of the year, visitors can vote for their favorite decorated mini-Christmas tree among 17 creative entries. (Online voting will also be available on the museum website.)
- New this year, the museum will also feature a Memory Tree, where you can add an ornament with the name of a lost loved one or pet.
- The Kittelberger “Bouquet a Month for a Year” flower cards will be available. For just $40, the card entitles you to one fresh bouquet every month for a year.
- The holiday raffle returns with all sorts of wonderful prizes donated by Webster merchants. Cost is three tickets for $5.
- And finally, you have to stop by the museum if just to see the beautiful and historic Burkardt Family Crèche in person. Each piece was meticulously carved between World War I and World War II, beginning in 1918 and completing the final piece in 1944. It offers more than a view of the nativity; it also tells a story of craftsmanship, survival, and family devotion. Read the whole story here, then see it for yourself at the museum.
The Webster Museum will be open on Saturday Dec. 7, during Winter Wonderland, from 2 to 6 p.m. It’s located at 18 Lapham Park in the Village of Webster.
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(posted 12/3/2024)
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Missy,
So happy to have Mary Wee open!! You were just leaving as we arrived today.
in regards to the museum I believe the crèche on display is the Burkart crèche spelled with no d even though that is what pops up in auto correct.
Thanks
Mary Alice Moore
Hmmm… I got that spelling from the recent Pennyfarthing newsletter!
Missy- thanks so much for featuring the Webster Museum in your blog. You are SO correct in your description of local people not being aware of our existence! Your features of our exhibits and activities has become one of the key ways to spread the word! We always appreciate a mention.
Oh, it’s always my pleasure! More people should know about this gem in the community. Thanks so much for your nice comment.