Civil War Santa Visits Chatham

Old Saint Nick will be taking time out of his busy schedule to meet with children at Chatham Manor this weekend.

As a special favor to the National Park Service, the Jolly Old Elf will be dressed in the patriotic clothes he wore when visiting children during the Civil War.

In addition to a visit from Santa Claus, children will learn what Christmas was like in the 1860s, make decorations for the Chatham Christmas Tree, and participate in games and a special holiday scavenger hunt. 

Members of the Friends of Chatham will serve punch and cookies in the kitchen building.  The free Dec. 16 program is from 1 to 4 p.m.

Chatham is located at 120 Chatham Lane in Stafford County, directly across the Rappahannock River from Fredericksburg.  To reach the house from the downtown area, take Route 3 (William Street) east across the Rappahannock River, turn left on Chatham Heights Road (Route 212), and left again onto Chatham Lane.  Brown colored National Park Service signs mark the way. 

The National Park Service provided this information.

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