Historic Holidays at Hallockville Museum Farm

Hallockville Museum Farm, a preserved 28-acre North Fork farm homestead, is hosting Historic Holidays at Hallockville on Sunday, Dec. 8 from noon to 4 p.m. This event will showcase old-fashioned holiday traditions from North Fork’s past. Here’s what to expect:

– Costumed docents will lead tours of the historic Hallock Homestead, which will be decorated for a Victorian Christmas. They will explain why Christmas celebrations were initially banned by early East End settlers and how they eventually arrived on the North Fork, primarily as a secular celebration.

– The Cichanowicz Farmhouse will recreate a Polish Christmas Eve celebration from the 1930s.

– The Hudson-Sydlowski House will host the Country Parlor Holiday Folk Art and Gift Show, featuring exclusively handcrafted items for holiday shopping.

– The Trubisz House will feature a charming dollhouse exhibit.

– Outside, there will be a demonstration and sampling of traditional bread-making, using a wood-fired outdoor hearth. Cassandra St. George, a traditional bread-maker, will be leading this activity.

– Strolling carolers will be present to add to the festive atmosphere.

– There will also be children’s activities and refreshments.

The event is open to the public and admission is free. The event is sponsored in part by Suffolk County.