On Saturday, December 20, Friends of Wilderness Battlefield (FoWB) will host the 6th annual holiday event entitled : A 19th Century Christmas at Ellwood Manor and an Open House for Future Volunteers.
The doors will open at 9 AM and guests may visit until closing at 2 PM. The 18th century home will be decorated for the Christmas season by the Fawn Lake Garden Club and FoWB’s volunteer Historic House Guides will be on hand to welcome all visitors and share the history of Ellwood Manor.
A schedule of activities is listed below. For those of you hoping to visit with Santa please note the times.
9 AM- 11 AM
Visits with Santa
Children are invited to join in the fun of making seasonal arts and crafts
Refrehments
Interpretation of the house
11 AM – 2PM
Period Music performed by Evergreen Shade
Readings of Christmas letters to and from soldiers of the Civil War
Interpretation of the house
Volunteer Recruitment
11 AM – 2 PM:
An opportunity for those interested in volunteering for various FoWB activities to come out and learn about the possibilities. Once a month; once a week; special events: there is something for everyone. Contact us or better yet come to the Volunteer Open House and let us share the options.
Once a month; once a week; special events: there is something for everyone. Contact us or better yet come to the Volunteer Open House and let us share the options. 
As always, the event at Ellwood is free to the public and donations are always welcome.
For additional information contact Robin Nimmo at ellwood@fowb.com
Ellwood Manor is owned by the National Park Service. Friends of Wilderness Battlefield is pleased to steward the property in partnership with the Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park.