There isn’t a more elegant place to celebrate the season than the Howard County Museum located inside the Seiberling Mansion, and its holiday celebration begins on Nov. 26 and will continue through Dec. 31, 2022.
The Victorian elegance of the Seiberling Mansion is a perfect setting for a stunning collection of beautifully decorated trees, wreaths and garlands, and more. Inside, take in all the holiday beauty, get some ideas for your own tree, and marvel at the dozens of trees in 20 rooms on all three floors of the mansion. Vote for your favorite tree and help pick the People’s Choice! This year’s theme is “A Symbolic Christmas.”
The Seiberling will be closed in the run-up to the holiday season to let the decorators do their magic. In the meantime, mark your calendar to start the holidays with your family at the Christmas at the Seiberling Opening Night Lighting Ceremony on Saturday, Nov. 26, from 6 to 9 p.m. Santa will arrive at 6 p.m. on Opening Night to help flip the switch and light up the mansion and grounds. Tickets can be purchased on the website at hchistory.org.
Christmas at the Seiberling regular hours will be Tuesday-Sunday from 1-4 p.m. starting Nov. 27 through Dec. 31, 2022. Tickets can be purchased online for contact-less payment. Admission during Christmas at the Seiberling will be $10 for adults and $5 for children (free admission is a benefit of HCHS membership.)
In addition, Free Sponsored Evenings will be offered on December 1-2, 8-9, and 15-16 from 4-8 p.m. with limited, timed tickets required for all evening tours. Tickets are available on www.hchistory.org. Free Evenings are sponsored by generous local community sponsors.
Also, on Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022 from 4-8 p.m., guests will enjoy a special “candlelight” evening at the Seiberling with the opportunity to explore the museum in the softer light of a bygone era. Limited, timed tickets for $10 are required and will be available online.
The Seiberling Mansion and Elliott House are located in the 1200 block of West Sycamore Street in Kokomo. The mansion is home to the Howard County Museum. Parking lots are accessible via Walnut Street, behind the mansion. Christmas at the Seiberling will continue through Dec. 31, from 1-4 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday. Non-member admission is $10 adults and $5 for students ages 18 & under, with all proceeds supporting the museum and mansion. For more information, call 765-452-4314 or visit their website and Facebook page.
