Holiday Open House and Winter Solstice Workshop Kickoff:

Date: December 06, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Venue: Alexander Black House & Cultural Center
Description: The Alexander Black House & Cultural Center presents Holiday Open House and Winter Solstice Workshop Kickoff on Saturday, December 6, 2025.

Schedule of Events:
• 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM: Winter Solstice Workshops
• 12:00-4:00 PM: Santa and Photos

Kick off the holiday season with a Victorian Christmas celebration at one of Blacksburg's oldest houses. Sip wassail punch while creating one of a kind handmade gifts during our Winter Solstice Workshops, pass you list to Santa and strike a pose for a winter holiday worthy photo!

Join us for the first of our Winter Solstice Workshops occurring on the first three Saturdays of December. Enjoy a day of creativity and festive cheer!

Workshops include:
• String popcorn & cranberries
• Make Victorian pin prick cards
• Upcycled Christmas Cards: Turn Christmas cards into gift boxes
• Craft your own Christmas cracker (small toy & joke included)

In addition, gather around the tree for photos and a Victorian Santa Claus from 12:00-4:00 PM

Admission is free and no reservation required.

Bring a friend, bring the children or simply bring your festive spirit. We can’t wait to make some winter magic with you!

The Alexander Black House & Cultural Center is located at 204 Draper Road in Blacksburg, VA.

To view the event flyer, visit: https://i.postimg.cc/QN9Cwdzp/image.png or https://blacksburgmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Holiday-2025-Event-Flyer.png.

For more information, visit: https://blacksburgmuseum.org/winter-solstice-events/ or https://www.facebook.com/blacksburgmuseum/ or https://www.instagram.com/blacksburgmuseum/ or call 540-558-0746.