Manchester Merriment – 2022


“Christmas Eve in 1912” Hildene Holidays
Friday, December 2nd – Monday, January 2nd, 10 am – 4:30 pm
Celebrate the beauty of the holiday season by visiting Robert & Mary’s home during the month of December. The Georgian Revival mansion is decorated to evoke “Christmas Eve in 1912″—one of a handful of Christmas times that the Lincoln family spent in residence at their Vermont home. Visit Hildene Thursday – Monday, 10 – 4:30 pm through December to experience the special display.

Special Holiday Exhibition at curATE café
Starting Thursday, December 22
Starting December 22 we will be hosting a special holiday exhibition from SVAC’s permanent collection at curATE café. We will also offer Art Walks featuring Gail Winbury’s “The Girl Who Drew Memories” exhibition. Join us on December 22 or December 29 from 5:15 – 6:15 pm.

Taconic Music – New Year’s Family Concert
Friday, December 30th, 3pm- 4pm at the Manchester Community Library
Taconic String Band and String for Kids students perform side-by-side an engaging program for the whole family.
Suggested donation at the door; Adults $10; kids free

Taconic Music – New Year’s Celebration
Saturday, December 31st, 5:30pm- 6:45pm
Celebration Barn at the Inn at Manchester
Taconic String Band performs festive music from around the world, from Baroque to Broadway, jazz, tangoes and Viennese waltzes. Cash bar opens at 5, concert begins at 5:30.
General admission $30. Cash bar..

New Year’s Eve at the Union Underground
Saturday, December 31st, 10:00pm
Three of the biggest musicians of Southern Vermont’s music scene come together in a rare show to usher in the new year!