Holidays at Manor Mill!
Father Christmas will be at Manor Mill Dec 18-19. See the schedule to the right and register now!
OCEAN Celtic Quartet
“SONG OF SOLSTICE” : A Celtic Christmas Celebration
“Nothing short of spellbinding…”- The Washington Post
The OCEAN Celtic Quartet will transport you to the Yuletide celebrations of yore in a program featuring traditional carols, foot-stomping Irish fiddle tunes, 19th century broadside songs, original seasonal compositions, and even an appearance by Father Christmas of the old mummers plays! With their soaring vocals and high-energy Celtic instrumentals, OCEAN is known for marrying lighthearted exuberance with great spiritual depth in a program that appeals to all faiths and wisdom traditions. Come in good voice, as you’ll be invited to sing along!
The OCEAN Celtic Quarter will playing just a few shows at Manor Mill!
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 18
11:00 AM
Outdoor caroling + crafts in the Mill with Ms. Claus!
Children’s Carol Sing with OCEAN orchestra and Holiday Crafts with Ms. Claus and a few of her elves, including ornament making and cookie decorating!
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2:00 PM
“SONG OF SOLSTICE” Concert
with remarks from Father Christmas
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4:30 PM
“SONG OF SOLSTICE” Concert
with remarks from Father Christmas
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SUNDAY, DECEMBER 19
11:00 AM
Hear from Father Christmas and enjoy crafts in the Mill with Ms. Claus!
Ocean Quartet's Steve Winick, in the guise of Father Christmas, will tell stories of the characters Father Christmas and his cousin, Santa Claus, in a program that will delight both parents and kids. We'll delve into English and American history with side trips into German and Dutch traditions to see how the characters changed through the years. Steve's talk will feature readings of some classic Christmas stories and poems. We'll hear an adventure story from one of J.R.R. Tolkien's "Father Christmas Letters" (which he wrote to read to his children in the 1930s), and Clement Clark Moore's "A Visit from St. Nicholas," also known as "'Twas the Night Before Christmas." So bring your kids and enjoy a visit from Father Christmas! Followed by crafts with Ms. Claus and a few of her elves, including cookie decorating and ornament!
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We have lots of holiday workshops throughout December, too. Come learn something new in a beautiful historic mill.
Tuesday, December 21, 7:00 PM
Jazz Christmas as Manor Mill
Join us for a holiday treat of Christmas jazz by the band Monkton. Combining the classic sounds of Vince Guaraldi with a twist of modern harmonies, the band will take a journey through both traditional carols and less familiar Christmas tunes. Q & A with the band between songs, and chats about arrangements and inspirations.
Hand-turned bowls, pens, ice cream scoops and more, made with local wood
Incredible stained glass
Quilts, stockings and pillows made by members of the Baltimore Heritage Quilt Guild
Felt ornaments and decorations
Original fine art by Richard Roth, Ken Warwick and Michael Economos
Fun metal figures and “shovel heads” created with found objects
Beautiful, hand-made jewelry
Prints and cards by local artists
Holiday Hours
Thursday, Friday and Saturday 11AM - 7:00 PM
Sunday, 12:00PM-6:00 PM
Our shop on the first floor features amazing and one-of-a-kind products made by local artists and craftsmen, including:
