Hearthside - The House That Love Built

VICTORIAN HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE

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Hearthside dining room

Lavishly decorated in the Victorian style, the dining room is done all in gold, including the lighting on the chandelier.

Even the bedrooms are decorated with trees and poinsettias.

Even the bedrooms are decorated with trees and poinsettias.
Francine Scanlon

Visitors are greeted by the sight of red poinsettias gracing the front staircase and volunteers dressed in Victorian finery. Shown here is Francine Scanlon.

Luminaries light the path and front porch as guests arrive for the candlelight tour.

Luminaries light the path and front porch
The front parlor is a gathering spot

The front parlor is a gathering spot for enjoying Christmas cookies and treats.

Traditional carols add to the merriment of the holidays. Victorian carolers, Maria Tavarozzi, Dominique Dorion and Louise Tetreault harmonize along with accompanying violinist Paul Pelletier (not shown).

Traditional carols add to the merriment of the holidays.
Richard Blue, as he presents “The Polar Express.”

These children are mesmerized by storyteller (and conductor), Richard Blue, as he presents “The Polar Express.”

The Friends of Hearthside volunteers help visitors experience a “step back in time” when they are greeted by costumed hosts. Shown (L to R and front to back): Dennis Przybyla, Francine Scanlon, John Scanlon, Angela Thomson, Kathy Hartley, Patricia St. Germain, Gwendolyn Ricci, Peg Lariviere and Lori Gormley.

Friends of Hearthside volunteers help visitors experience a “step back in time”
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