I’ve always wanted to host a Civil War Christmas educational event, but December always gets so crazy busy. This year McGuire Home Winchester, Virginia, Civil War Living History hosted “Christmas in July” – a tea and educational event.
We had a lot of fun decorating the room with items which might have been used in a Civil War Christmas celebration.
The dramatic presentation “Christmas in Winchester” took our guests through five Christmases at the McGuire Home (1861-1865) and emphasized the importance of courage and family love.
Here’s a few photos of the event – and Happy Christmas (in July)!
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- Christmas in July Tea and Educational Event
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- Christmas in July Tea and Educational Event
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- Christmas in July Tea and Educational Event
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- Photographs of Hugh and Sallie McGuire, Christmas in July Tea and Educational Event
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- Wooden Sleigh and Photographs of Hunter and Mary McGuire, Christmas in July Tea and Educational Event
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- Civil War Era Christmas Tree (Re-creation)
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- The Union Soldier Table, Christmas in July Tea and Educational Event
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- The Jackson Table, Christmas in July Tea and Educational Event
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- The Jones Family Table, Christmas in July Tea and Educational Event
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- Cornelia P. McDonald Table, Christmas in July Tea & Educational Event
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- Sarah Kay Bierle & Susan C. Bierle – McGuire Home Winchester Virginia Civil War Living History
