The Cherry Hill Farmhouse (Photo: Gary Mester)

5 Ideas for a Victorian St. Patrick’s Day

St. Patrick’s Day is just around the corner, and if you’re fresh out of party ideas this year, never fear! Here … Continue reading

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Victorian Valentines: Gotta Love ‘Em

While Valentine’s Day has its origins in early Christian Rome, it was the Victorians who made it the holiday what … Continue reading

Photo by Jaimee Itagaki.

Antique Artificial Christmas Trees

Holiday decoration in the Banning Museum’s girls’ bedroom draws questions year after year. Rather than being the center of attention … Continue reading