Pre-Event Experience: Gaming for the Holidays: 1850s & 1950s Pastimes at Christmas Through the Eras Tour

$20.00

Friday, December 4 | 6:00–7:00 p.m.

Experience Christmas across the decades at The Castle!

About this Pre-Event Experience:

Step back in time for games and pastimes from two very different eras. Guests will have the opportunity to try games popular in the 1850s, when The Castle was built, including charades, The Minister’s Cat, Button, Button, and more. Then, jump 100 years forward to learn about Yahtzee, the popular dice game first introduced in 1956. Following your gaming experience, continue your evening with a self-guided walk through the house to explore the remaining rooms featured in our Christmas Through the Eras Tour.

About Christmas Through the Eras Tours:

This holiday season, step inside Christmas celebrations from 1888 through the 1970s with The Castle’s new Christmas Through the Eras Tour.

Explore the beautifully decorated historic house as four rooms transport you through four different eras of holiday traditions, decorations, entertainment, and everyday life. Discover how Christmas changed over time—and the traditions that continued to bring families together year after year.

Christmas Through the Eras is a self-guided, interactive experience featuring hands-on activities, tasting elements, sounds, scents, and other opportunities to engage your senses. Each evening features a special hands-on craft inspired by one of the four featured eras.

Tonight's Highlight: Christmas in the 1950s

  • Tonight's special activity: Create a 1950s-inspired holiday ornament to take home.

  • Guests are also welcome to dress in 1950s-inspired fashion!

Reservations

Pre-Event Experience & Tour

Advance reservations are required.

  • General Admission (ages 8+): $20

  • Castle Members: $18 — use code MEMBER at checkout

  • Ages 7 & under: Free

Friday, December 4 | 6:00–7:00 p.m.

Experience Christmas across the decades at The Castle!

About this Pre-Event Experience:

Step back in time for games and pastimes from two very different eras. Guests will have the opportunity to try games popular in the 1850s, when The Castle was built, including charades, The Minister’s Cat, Button, Button, and more. Then, jump 100 years forward to learn about Yahtzee, the popular dice game first introduced in 1956. Following your gaming experience, continue your evening with a self-guided walk through the house to explore the remaining rooms featured in our Christmas Through the Eras Tour.

About Christmas Through the Eras Tours:

This holiday season, step inside Christmas celebrations from 1888 through the 1970s with The Castle’s new Christmas Through the Eras Tour.

Explore the beautifully decorated historic house as four rooms transport you through four different eras of holiday traditions, decorations, entertainment, and everyday life. Discover how Christmas changed over time—and the traditions that continued to bring families together year after year.

Christmas Through the Eras is a self-guided, interactive experience featuring hands-on activities, tasting elements, sounds, scents, and other opportunities to engage your senses. Each evening features a special hands-on craft inspired by one of the four featured eras.

Tonight's Highlight: Christmas in the 1950s

  • Tonight's special activity: Create a 1950s-inspired holiday ornament to take home.

  • Guests are also welcome to dress in 1950s-inspired fashion!

Reservations

Pre-Event Experience & Tour

Advance reservations are required.

  • General Admission (ages 8+): $20

  • Castle Members: $18 — use code MEMBER at checkout

  • Ages 7 & under: Free