Every two years, the Kellogg Historical Society presents its annual holiday celebration “Down Home Christmas” to give back to the community and museum guests. The free open house celebration this Saturday and Sunday will include breakfast, Christmas music, Santa and a fully decorated museum.
“It’s our way of saying thank you to the public and friends of the museum for their donations and help,” KHS board member Betty Steenhoek said.
The organization, along with various groups like the Kellogg Grange, UAW, Kellogg Garden Club and churches, decorate every room in the Kellogg Museum and barn. More than 30 trees will be on display as guests are invited to celebrate the season with a look back in time.
“We love decorating all the rooms and we hope many people can come see all the work we’ve done the last three months,” Steenhoek said.
Down Home Christmas begins with the Lions Club Breakfast at 7 a.m. Saturday at Holmdahl Park cabin in Kellogg. Free will donations will be accepted, and breakfast will be served until 9 a.m.
The museum and barn will be open for viewing of Christmas decorations and a tea table will be in main building from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The Bethel Church program of music by “The Accord 2” will be at 1 p.m. and a School House Museum program presented by Mary Ann Van Maaren will occur at 2:15 p.m.
As promised, Santa will arrive at the museum complex with treats at 3 p.m. The Santa visit is arranged and sponsored by the Kellogg Fire Department.
On Sunday, the museum will be open again at 11 a.m. for viewing of Christmas decorations and tea in the main building; the Bethel Church program with sounds by “The Sounds of Inspiration” at 1 p.m.; and the School House Museum program presented by Mary Ann Van Maaren once again at 2:15 p.m.
There will be a table in main museum building with baked goods and flea market items for sale that have been donated on both Saturday and Sunday.
Local businesses Partner Communications Cooperative, Cooperative and la la la help sponsor the event as well.
Kellogg Historical Society members include president David Faircloth and board members Betty Steenhoek, Mary Parsons, Gary Clever and Elda Clever. KHS would also like to thank its “faithful helpers” and everyone who supports the Kellogg Museum.
For more information, call the Kellogg Museum at 641-526-3430.
Contact Kate Malott at 641-792-3121 ext. 6533 or kmalott@newtondailynews.com.