The Very Unmerry Christmas Tour - members tour
- When
- America/New_York (EST)
- Where
- Falmouth Historical Society55 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA 02540
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The Very Unmerry Christmas Tour - members tour takes place on Thu, Dec 17, 2026 at 3:30 PM (EST) at Falmouth Historical Society in New Bedford, MA. Entry is free; the listing is on Eventbrite.
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The Falmouth Historical Society leads a tour of the c. 1790 Dr. Francis Wicks House, sharing stories about how New Englanders did not celebrate Christmas until the mid to late 19th century through literature from Charles Dickens and Katharine Lee Bates on Thursday, December 17th, 2026 at 3:30pm.
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Merry Christmas? I do not think so! The Very Unmerry Christmas Tour - members tour Thursday, December 17th, 2026 at 3:30pm Merry Christmas? I do not think so! Join the Falmouth Historical Society on an informative and comical journey to hear how New Englanders did not actually celebrate Christmas until the mid to late 19th century. Using the Society’s c. 1790 Dr. Francis Wicks House, as a backdrop, the pair will share stories about how Christmas evolved into the holiday we love today through literature from Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” and Falmouth’s own poet Katharine Lee Bates’ “Goody Santa Claus.” From Puritans outlawing Christmas to dubious 19th century Falmouth Congregational ministers frowning upon festivities but secretly supplying gifts for children, this tour is a fun and informative way to celebrate, and learn a little more about our New England predecessors. Tour participants are welcome to stay for our members day of 3 Days of Wicksmas, taking place that day, 3-5pm. Registration required as there is limited availability. Museums on the Green Members-Only. Recommended for children 12+, free.
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Details
- When
- Thu, Dec 17, 2026 · 3:30 PM (EST)
- Where
- Falmouth Historical Society
- Address
- 55 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA 02540
- Price
- Free
- Genre
- 103/tour
Questions
- When is The Very Unmerry Christmas Tour - members tour?
- Thu, Dec 17, 2026 at 3:30 PM EST.
- How much are tickets for The Very Unmerry Christmas Tour - members tour?
- Entry is free.
- Where is The Very Unmerry Christmas Tour - members tour?
- Falmouth Historical Society, 55 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA 02540, New Bedford, MA.
- Where can I buy tickets for The Very Unmerry Christmas Tour - members tour?
- Tickets are sold on Eventbrite. This page links straight to that listing; no tickets are sold here.