The Heritage Museum of Northwest Florida presents Yule of Yesteryear - A Traditional Holiday Festival and special Okaloosa Centennial Christmas Celebration, Saturday, December 12 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
The Spirit of Christmas will fill the air with musical performances from local choirs, musicians, dancers, and a Christmas tree lighting including bells and a sing-a-long from the First Baptist Church of Niceville beginning at 4 p.m. Enjoy free Museum admission and play in the “Discovery Room” for kids, stroll in “Paradise Gardens”, and view special Centennial exhibits. There will be a holiday bake sale, ornament making for children, and free picture taking with Santa Claus inside the Museum. With an array of fabulous Food Vendors to keep you going, you can shop for unique one-of-a-kind gifts and presents from our areas talented Art & Craft Vendors and find affordable stocking stuffers in the Museum’s awesome Gift Shop.
Okaloosa County was formed in 1915 from portions of Walton and Santa Rosa Counties, and this year marks the 100th Anniversary of Okaloosa County. The Museum will feature special exhibits commemorating this unique time in our communities history including; “1915: Early Transportation”, “Okaloosa County’s VivaFL500 Time Capsule”, “Northwest Florida County Lines: The Evolution” and “Pieces of the Past: Okaloosa’s Centennial."
The Walton Guard Civil War Re-enactors will portray a living history of the Christmas of 1861 during a time when Okaloosa was still part of Walton County.
Mark your calendar for Dec. 12, gather your family and friends and come experience the Spirit of Christmas during Yule of Yesteryear at the Heritage Museum of Northwest Florida in old downtown Valparaiso. Remember, dress for the weather!
Art & Craft Vendor spaces still available. Visit www.heritage-museum.org.
Date and Time
Saturday Dec 12, 2015
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM CST
Saturday, December 12
10 a.m. – 5 p.m
Location
Heritage Museum of Northwest Florida
115 Westview Ave
Valparaiso, FL 32580
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Contact Information
(850) 678-2615
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