Trees & Trimmings at Remick Museum

We’ve decked the halls and more…
Join us for a nostalgic celebration of the season! Sip on mulled cider as you enjoy a festive holiday-time visit to Remick Country Doctor Museum & Farm.

Each area in the Museum Center features a uniquely trimmed Christmas tree inspired by the exhibit surrounding it, illuminated by candles or twinkling lights. Adorned with its own tree display, The Hearth Room is a cozy space to surround yourself in holiday glow and historical Christmas touches. Overall, the tree decorations range from handcrafted to mid-century, rustic to sparkle-lovers’ delights.

Additional trimmings include festive and fun holiday touches, plus…

+ view decorating traditions, such as decorative blow molds, ceramic Christmas trees, holiday village displays and more;

+ take part in handcrafting at the make-and-take ornament station (while supplies last);

+ see a display of vintage Christmas ornaments from the Remick collection;

+ learn about the design and marketing of glass tree ornaments from the 19th century to today;

+ participate in a Victorian Christmas Card Making Workshop presented by the Arts Council of Tamworth (preregistration is strongly suggested; participation preference will be provided to preregistered attendees);

+ enjoy a blooming display of winter bulbs and flowers — potted paperwhite bulbs for sale;

+ listen to seasonal music as it plays in the background;

+ sit for a moment (or more) to watch “The House Without A Christmas Tree,” a heartwarming movie, set in 1946;

+ stop by the Apothecary to learn about the Tamworth Community Nurse Association, which was started in 1921 and is the only free skilled nursing service in the country, and has a historical ties to Remick (plus, their 2025 collectable, hand-screened wooden Christmas ornaments by NH artist Jessica Fligg and featuring a Chinook dog sled team are for sale, while supplies last);

+ add a few pieces to a vintage-imagery puzzle featuring Santa Claus;

+ savor a gingerbread cookie — recipe from the Remick-Made Cookbook (while supplies last);

+ chat about Christmas memories stirred up by your visit;

+ wish our newly-arrived animals a Merry Christmas — stop by the outdoor pens of a pair of goats and two working steers;

+ receive discounts in the store — 15% for members, 10% for nonmembers!

This event is FREE and open to the public.
NOTE: For seating and supply purposes, preregistration is strongly suggested for the Arts Council of Tamworth activity. If you have any questions or would like additional information about this activity specifically, please contact the Arts Council of Tamworth at executive.director@artscounciltamworth.org or (603) 584-2712.

While on-site, purchase tickets to our uniquely special Christmas event presented by Portsmouth New Hampshire’s Pontine Theatre: A New England Christmas, Thursday, December 18, 6:30-7:30 p.m., suitable for ages 14+. $10 | $5 for members. Seating is limited and may sell out before the Trees & Trimmings event — PURCHASE NOW. Members: All ticketing falls under the $10 registration fee, member discount will be applied at checkout.

MAKE A FESTIVE DAY OF IT IN TAMWORTH VILLAGE!

Same-day village happenings…

+ Tamworth Bakery | 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Special: Traditional Lucia Buns for St. Lucia Day (Swedish yeasted saffron buns), plus gingerbread cake and loaves, brick-oven breads, pastries, tea, coffee, and light lunch.

+ Christmas Craft Fair at the Tamworth Town House, Tamworth Village Handcrafters | 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

+ Tamworth Farmers’ Market | 10 a.m. to Noon
The fall market is held in the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of the Eastern Slope parking lot (30 Tamworth Road). While there, purchase the Tamworth Community Nurse Association’s 2025 hand-painted fundraiser ornament, featuring a Chinook dog sled team, while supplies last; Jessica Fligg, artist.

+ Holiday Open House at Cook Memorial Library | 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Make a simple craft, find a treat to eat, and listen to poems for the season beginning at 12 noon.

+ Tamworth Bakery | 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Special: Traditional Lucia Buns for St. Lucia Day (Swedish yeasted saffron buns), plus gingerbread cake and loaves, brick-oven breads, pastries, tea, coffee, and light lunch.

+ Take a photo with the newly-installed Chinook statue on the front lawn of the Tamworth History Center  |  The Center is closed for the season  Named New Hampshire’s official state dog in 2009, the Chinook was bred to be an ideal expedition dog by Arthur Treadwell Walden of Wonalancet (Wonalancet is an unincorporated community of Tamworth). The clay model for the sculpture was designed and created by Tamworth painter and animal sculptor Andrea Kennett.

Just outside the village…

+ Holiday Makers Market, The Barn at The Preserve at Chocorua | 11 a.m.-3 p.m.