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Christmas Memories at the Museum of the San Ramon Valley

Christmas Memories at the Museum of the San Ramon Valley

Now through December 31

 

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            Start your celebration of the holidays with the opening of Christmas Memories at the Museum of the San Ramon Valley.  This delightful exhibit runs through December 31. Christmas Memoriesis an annual tradition at the Museum and captures Christmas' past with a display of a Christmas tree as it would have looked in the 1890's.  Nestled under the tree and in a Santa's Workshop are toys and keepsakes from earlier generations, along with the Museum's special model train.    There will also be a beautiful outdoor tree with carolers.

            Activities include matching a picture with a Christmas Carol.  There will also be Treasure Hunt to match a popular toy, one that "everyone" had to have or give, with the year or era it was introduced.  Many other nostalgic items on display are on loan from local Valley residents and include a Winnie the Pooh collection, doll houses, and different Christmas Village scenes.    

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    Santa will be making a special visit to the Museum on Saturdays December 10 and 17.  On Friday, November 25, an Open House will be held immediately following the lighting of the Danville Oak Tree.  All are welcome to stop by.

              Make Christmas Memories one of your family’s annual traditions.  The Museum of the San Ramon Valley (in the restored Danville Train Depot) is located at 205 Railroad Avenue, Danville.  Hours are Tuesday through Friday 1-4.  Saturdays the Museum is open 10-1. Admission is only $3 for guests, free for Museum members.    The Museum Store offers unique gifts, including Vintage Danville, a wonderful book chronicling the history of the San Ramon Valley for over 150 years.  Please call 925-837-3750 or go to www.museumsrv.org  for additional information.

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