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Simple
Victorian decorations grace the Christmas
tree in a manner families might have enjoyed
during the turn of the 20th century.
Crocheted ornaments, little dollies and a
wrap of red ribbon make this tree look so
gracious. It does include modern electrical
Christmas lights that would not have been
invented during that time. Such
modifications are done purely for safety
reasons, as candles once lit trees.
Experience a Victorian Christmas in
California as you tour the late 1800's home
of one of Huntington Beach's settler
families, the Newlands at the Newland House
Museum. The home and its operations are
funded by the city. Tours are offered weekly
on Saturdays and Sundays to this two story
home. There are some narrow staircases and
no elevator, so climbing is required to see
the entire house.
You can
tell it is Christmas at Newland House when
red bows drape from the signs outdoors to
announce the season. For holiday
celebrations, Newland House Museum offers
several special events. And for your own
special party, the Newland Barn behind the
house is rented through the City of
Huntington Beach Community Services
Department.
Newland House 19820 Beach Blvd.,
Huntington Beach CA 92648 (714)
962-5777
Where to
stay: For visitors seeking a Huntington
Beach or Orange County beach Christmas, one
option is the Best Western Regency Inn on
the same side of the street as the museum
and within walking distance of a few blocks
or less. See map below. Newland Center is
located adjacent to "Bartlett Park" on the
map.
Newland House 19820 Beach Blvd.,
Huntington Beach CA 92648 (714)
962-5777
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