by gwffoundation | Jan 6, 2022 | Daily Life in the 1700s, Historic Kenmore, Holiday History, Lives & Legacies, Washington family
Usually, at this time of year preparations are well underway for our annual Twelfth Night at Kenmore: A Dramatic Performance. The play takes place in January 1776, during the first Christmas season celebrated at Kenmore. Unfortunately, this year’s celebration of...
by gwffoundation | Dec 23, 2020 | Holiday History, Lives & Legacies
Eggnog is a staple drink during the holiday season. Historians debate the exact ancestry of eggnog but most agree that it originated from early medieval “posset”, a hot, milky, ale-like drink. Eventually, expensive and rare ingredients like eggs, sherry, brandy...
by gwffoundation | Dec 22, 2019 | Holiday History, Lives & Legacies
As Christmastime approaches again, it’s time to focus attention on two more forgotten favorites from the 18th century dessert table: ribband jelly and blancmange. Ribband Jelly Our first dessert is a simple Ribband Jelly that descends from an ancient dessert called...
![33rd Annual Gingerbread House Contest & Exhibit at Ferry Farm [Photos]](https://kenmore.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/deck-the-halls-by-king-george-co-schools-preschool-1-1024x675.jpg)
by gwffoundation | Dec 19, 2019 | George Washington's Ferry Farm, Holiday History, Lives & Legacies
It’s the 33rd year of a a long-standing holiday tradition: the Gingerbread Contest & Exhibit at George Washington’s Ferry Farm! This year’s theme is “Holiday Songs.” Winners Level 1: Age 2-5 First Place Ribbon ~ “Let it Snow” by Samantha Wainwright Level...
![6th Annual “A Wee Christmas at Kenmore” [Photos]](https://kenmore.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/peggy-severson-1024x675.jpg)
by gwffoundation | Dec 10, 2019 | Historic Kenmore, Holiday History, Lives & Legacies
Visit Kenmore this holiday season for an exhibit of highly detailed, replica dollhouses – including the mansion – and miniatures in the Crowninshield Museum Building. Share memories of your dollhouse with your family as you explore life in miniature! Put your mind and...
