Ellington Museum Plans Holiday Shopping And Winterfest Events

ELLINGTON, CT — Holiday shopping, a local author visit and a cookie pop-up are on the calendar at the Nellie McKnight Museum, where the Ellington Historical Society will also host Winterfest on Dec. 5.

The events take place at the museum, 70 Main St., according to the Historical Society’s holiday schedule.

The Holiday Boutique and Nellie’s Mercantile will be open Saturday, Nov. 21, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The boutique features secondhand holiday decorations, while the mercantile offers local artisan goods, gifts and Ellington-themed items.

“Bring a friend, find a treasure, and enjoy holiday shopping while supporting the preservation and sharing of Ellington’s history!” the society wrote in its Nov. 21 announcement.

On Friday, Nov. 27, Ellington author Sarah Whelan will visit from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. to discuss her book, Humbug, Scrooge Before the Ghost. The author event will include a discussion of her writing experience and advice about self-publishing. Holiday shopping hours that day are 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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Kearcher’s Cookies for a Cure will hold a pop-up Saturday, Nov. 28, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Offerings will include cookie decorating kits, Christmas cookie platters and personalized holiday cookies.

Holiday preorders will be accepted, with an advertised $10 discount on orders of $25 or more, according to the event announcement.

The museum’s Winterfest celebration is scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 5, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Plans include holiday shopping, visits inside the historic house museum, a bonfire and the Peppermint Pub.

Food truck service begins at 4 p.m., with Chick-fil-A and the MK Bakes cupcake truck listed among the offerings.

The society also lists additional holiday shopping dates in December. Visitors can check its events calendar for individual listings.

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