2022 Holiday Tours at Laurel Hill Mansion
The 2022 Holiday Tours at Laurel Hill Mansion are 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Wednesday through Sunday, from December 1st through December 23rd. After Christmas there will still be opportunities to see Laurel Hill Mansion dressed for the Holidays on Wednesday December 28th, Thursday, December 29th and Friday December 30th.
Steven Page will be playing the fortepiano on Saturday, December 10th
from 1:00 P.M. to 1:45 P.M. in the historic octagonal music room of Laurel
Hill Mansion. Don’t miss a rare opportunity to hear this English pianoforte
from 1808 by Broadwood played.
Then at about 2:30 P.M. approximately 35 members of Philomusica Choral will
stop by Laurel Hill Mansion to sing.
Steven Page is a graduate of the Creative Arts and Performing Arts High
School and is a native of Philadelphia. He specializes in Gospel and R&B
music, in addition to Classical and Jazz. He recently recorded the music
of 19th century Philadelphia Black composer and musician Frances Johnson
on Laurel Hill Mansion's fortepiano for an exhibit at the Museum of the
American Revolution.
Philomusica Choral is a chorus from Chestnut Hill and Montgomery County
who perform all types of choral music from all periods of music history.
This a free event, with free parking, ( though donations are very much appreciated
) walk-in or get your free ticket on Eventbrite.
Tickets
Learn more about Frances Johnson and listen to his music at this link.
The holiday gift shop will be open.
Admission for the holiday tours at Laurel Hill Mansion is “pay what
you want” although a $5 donation is encouraged. Children under age 12 are
always free. Parking is also free.
Special 2022 Holiday Events at Laurel Hill Mansion
| December 1st | Laurel Hill Mansion opens for the Holidays Tours |
| December 3rd & 4th | Tea will be served on and the Gift Shop open |
| December 10th & 11th | Tea will be served on and the Gift Shop open |
| December 10th 1:00P.M. | Steven Page plays the fortepiano |
| December 10th 2:30P.M. | Philomusica Choral sings |
| December 17th & 18th | Tea will be served on and the Gift Shop open |
| December 28th, 29th & 30th | Last chance to see the 2022 Holiday decorations at Laurel Hill Mansion |
Three other East Park mansions are also open for Holiday
tours:
Ormiston Mansion,
www.ormistonmansion.org
Historic
Strawberry Mansion, www.historicstrawberrymansion.org
Woodford Mansion,
www.woodfordmansion.org.
To view a map showing the locations of each house
visit this link.
Volunteers on November 3, 2022 making ornaments at Laurel Hill Mansion for the winter holiday decorations.
Anyone who would like to take part in the holidays at Laurel Hill Mansion
by helping to decorate or acting as a host / hostess for the tours or both
please email events@wfgp.org. Your participation would be very much
appreciated.
Gatherings to decorate will take place at Laurel Hill Mansion on Thursday,
November 17th, Saturday November 19th. They will all start at 10:30 A.M..
If you would like to help us decorate please email
events@wfgp.org to let us know which
day / days you are available.
Holidays Past at Laurel Hill Mansion
The themes for the 2021 Holiday Displays were
A Winter Wonderland and 19th Century Chess Master
Because of Covid-19 concerns, Laurel Hill Mansion was closed for the entire 2020 tourism season.
The 2019 Holiday theme was Philadelphia, City of neighborhoods
The names of the neighborhoods and streets we live in and on come to us from the Peoples and people who have lived in this place we call Philadelphia before us. We celebrate their traditions and their history as we create our own.
Posters created for the 2019 Holiday theme, Philadelphia City of neighborhoods.
Click the an image to see a PDF of the Poster
The 2018 Holidays at Laurel Hill Mansion
Our theme for the 2018 Holiday season was “A Fun Philly Christmas” focusing on recreation and amusements in Philadelphia over the centuries.
Our Christmas Shop was open and Complimentary Tea served by Laurel Hill Mansion Hostesses in period dress.
Fairmount Park House Tour 2018 special events
Sound of the Season, Saturday, December 1, 2018
Minas (Brazilian Music Duo) will be featured at Laurel Hill Mansion
Performances at: 12:00-12:30pm, 12:45-1:15pm, 1:30-2:00pm and 2:15-2:45pm
Primavera Fund Students
10:30am-11:30am
Christopher Wise-flute, Sofiya Solomyanskaya- violin, Noah Dharmawirya-cello,
Janae Horn-violin
Clef Club of Jazz and Performing Arts Faculty Quartet
3:00-3:45pm
Kenny Gates-piano /vocals, Webb Thomas-drums, Kenny Davis-bass, Pete
Chavez-sax
Family Day, Sunday, December 2, 2018
Complimentary Tea will be served by Laurel Hill Mansion Hostesses in
period dress
Gingerbread cookies for sale
Neighbor's Day, Saturday, December 8, 2018
Weez the Peeples Collective
10:00am-4:00pm
Flavors of the Season, Sunday, December 9, 2018
featured at Laurel Hill Mansion, John and Kira's Chocolates
Trolley Tour: A Festive Tradition—Strawberry Mansion, Laurel Hill, and Ormiston
Meet in Lenfest Hall (Philadelphia Museum of Art West Entrance) 15
minutes prior to trolley departure time.
Thursday, December 13, 2018, 1:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Friday, December 14, 2018, 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Saturday, December 15, 2018, 1:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Sunday, December 16, 2018, 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
For the 2017 holidays Laurel Hill Mansion celebrated 250 years of creative women
The 2017 Christmas tree at Laurel Hill Mansion
Tree mannequins were used as part of the Holiday decorations at Laurel Hill Mansion celebrating the 250 years since Rebeca Rawl built the house.
Holiday Candlelight Tour
November 30 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm
December 7 5:30 to 8:30
Tour festively decorated Laurel Hill, Woodford, and Historic Strawberry
Mansion on this exclusive tour lit softly by candlelight, evoking the
past in a unique and lovely way. Friendly and knowledgeable guides share
the rich and interesting history of Fairmount Park and the life of the
residents who called each of these magnificent buildings home. The tour
concludes with assorted hors-d’oeuvres and desserts at Historic Strawberry
Mansion. Transportation to each house is included on a private trolley
car. Pick up is at Lloyd Hall (1 Boathouse Row, Philadelphia, PA 19130)
at 5:30 pm.
SOUNDS OF THE SEASON, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2017 10AM-4PM
Performing at Laurel Hill Mansion
Opera Philadelphia Excerpts from Handel's Messiah, 2pm-2:45pm
The historic houses showcase some of the best regarded music organizations
in Philadelphia including the Clef Club of Jazz and the Performing Arts,
the Black Pearl Chamber Orchestra, and more. Each house will host
a premier Philadelphia musical organization as well as some of the most
talented Philadelphia area student musicians. Participating historic
houses include Cedar Grove, Laurel Hill Mansion, Lemon Hill Mansion,
Historic Strawberry Mansion and Woodford Mansion. All houses are
located within east and west Fairmount Park in Philadelphia.
Purchase discounted passes for $35 for Sounds of the Season which include
entry to all 5 participating houses as well as house to house transportation
via the Holiday Houses Loop powered by PHLASH. Tickets to individual
houses may also be purchased.
FAMILY DAY, SUNDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2017 10AM-4PM
Giambri's gourmet candy canes for the first 50 children, 12 years
old and under to visit Laurel Hill Mansion
Lemon Hill Mansion welcomes you for a picture perfect visit with Santa
and fun children activities. Stop by the other houses for hot cocoa
and delicious treats. Free admission to all the houses for all children
under 12.
Purchase discounted $30.00 Family Day pass for entry to all five participating
houses, Cedar Grove, Laurel Hill Mansion, Lemon Hill Mansion, Historic
Strawberry Mansion, Woodford Mansion for Family Day, Sunday, December
3, 2017. Tickets to individual houses may also be purchased.
NEIGHBOR'S DAY, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2017 10AM-4PM
Stop by the houses as we celebrate the many talents of our nearby
neighbors! Enjoy wonderful local music and food.
Participating houses include Cedar Grove, Laurel Hill Mansion, Lemon
Hill Mansion, Historic Strawberry Mansion, and Woodford Mansion. Children
12 and under admitted free.
Discounted Neighbor's Day passes available for $35 which include entry
to all 5 participating houses as well as house to house transportation
via the Holiday Houses Loop powered by PHLASH. Tickets to individual
houses may also be purchased.
FLAVORS OF THE SEASON, SUNDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2017 10AM-4PM
Birchtree Catering will be at Laurel Hill Mansion
Bring your appetite and culinary curiosities to the houses when we
celebrate some of the best local food purveyors such as GARCES Restaurants,
Shane Confectionery, Birchtree Catering, Whole Foods Market, and more!
Flavors of the Season Pass for entry to participating houses include
Cedar Grove, Laurel Hill Mansion, Lemon Hill Mansion, Historic Strawberry
Mansion, and Woodford Mansion. $35.00. Tickets to individual houses
may also be purchased.
Philadelphia Museum of Art Trolley Tours: A Festive Tradition—Laurel Hill, Lemon Hill, and Woodford
Meet in Lenfest Hall (West Foyer) 15 minutes prior to trolley departure
time.
Thursday, December 14, 2017, 1:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Friday, December 15, 2017, 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Saturday, December 16, 2017, 1:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Sunday, December 17, 2017, 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Holiday Houses Loop by PHLASH
The 2016 theme was The Sights and Sounds of Philadelphia
The Women for Greater Philadelphia will be serving tea and selling gingerbread men and women. Enjoy our live Christmas tree, beautiful decorations, Gingerbread house created by the Culinary Arts Department at Montgomery Community College and our volunteers dressed in colonial garb.
Laurel Hill Mansion Holiday press release
Laurel Hill Mansion Holiday Calendar
December 1st
Tea will be served by costumed volunteers 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Candlelight Tour 5:30 to 8:30 (sold Out)
December 2nd
Tea will be served by costumed volunteers 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
December 3rd SOUNDS OF THE SEASON
Theresa Klinefelter, forte piano 11am-12
Quiet Storm, “do-wop” singers 12:30 pm-1:30pm
Benjamin Berman, forte piano 2:25 pm-3 pm
December 4th FAMILY FUN DAY
11:30am-2:00pm
MAKE A PUPPET with SPIRAL Q PUPPET THEATER
10:00-4:00pm
Colonial Yarn Spinning
December 8th
Tea will be served by costumed volunteers 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Candlelight Tour 5:30 to 8:30 (sold Out)
December 9th
Tea will be served by costumed volunteers 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
December 10th NEIGHBOR'S DAY
10:30-11:30am
Scott Shaffner (piano) and Jean Lenke (vocals)
12:30pm-1:30pm
Scott Shaffner (piano), Karen Smith (percussion) and Justin Sekelewski
(bass)
2:30pm-3:30pm
Scott Shaffner (piano), Karen Smith (percussion) and Justin Sekelewski
(bass)
December 11th FLAVORS OF THE SEASON
10:00-4:00pm
HOLIDAY MARSHMALLOW HEAVEN with JOHN AND KIRA'S CHOCOLATES
11:00am-12:00pm
Lance Wiseman - forte piano and Alexander Spivak-violin
12:45-1:30pm
Ezgi Yargici -cello
December 15, 16, 17 & 18
Guided Tours 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
The Twelve Days of Christmaswas the 2015 theme for the holiday decorations of the historic houses of Fairmount Park.
There were demonstrations of the spinning of fibers into yarn on a spinning,
music and volunteers in period costumes. will be on hand to give tours
The Charms of Yesteryear was our 2014 theme for the historic houses of Fairmount Park holiday tours Chamber music, the sounds of the holidays on our historic fortepiano, marvelous decorations created by the Community Garden Club at Wayne including a live 14 ft. Frazier fur Christmas tree were featured at Laurel Hill Mansion during the 2014 holiday season. Complimentary tea was served costumed guides. Gingerbread men and women prepared by the Culinary Arts Institute of Montgomery County Community College were be for sale and will be again during the 2015 holiday tours.
