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Christmas In Kings Mountain!
Kings Mountain Historical Museum will present a holday event, “Christmas in Kings Mountain” on Saturday, December 7, 2013.
 Celebrate the season with a full day of activities sure to get the whole family into the holiday spirit!
 10am-3pm: Experience the magic of the “Toys, Games & TRAINS” exhibit, and tour the historic Cornwell and Barber Houses decorated for the holidays.  Learn about the history of Christmas celebrations, and see traditional craft demonstrations such as Scherenschnitte, the historic German art of paper-cutting, presented by Linda Bell.
3pm-5pm: City of Kings Mountain’s annual Christmas Parade (Museum closed).
5pm-7pm: Enjoy extended evening hours of the “Toys, Games & TRAINS” exhibit, candlelight tours of the historic Barber House, and hot apple cider by the firelight.
Ongoing – Kings Mountain Historical Museum’s “Toys, Games & TRAINS” exhibit is on display now and will run through January 4, 2014.  Back by popular demand, this exhibit fills the museum with model train displays set up by the Piedmont “S” Gaugers, as well as historic railroad memorabilia, and antique toys and games.  An extensive interactive model train track provides hands-on fun for all ages.  The exhibit will be open Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm and Sunday 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm.  The Museum will be closed on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, & New Year’s Day.
ADMISSION IS FREE!  Donations are appreciated.  All donations go towards fulfilling the Museum’s mission to collect, preserve, and interpret history through exhibits, educational programs, tours, and other appropriate means, in order to foster a deeper understanding of the history of our community and the region.  To find out more about upcoming exhibits and events, please visit us at: www.kingsmountainmuseum.org or call (704) 739-1019.

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