Submitted by Jan O’Sullivan
(November 7, 2023) — The Killingworth Historical Society will hold its Annual Christmas Fair on Saturday, December 2, 2023 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at KHS’s new Barn behind the Parmelee Farmhouse, 465 Route 81, Killingworth.
The Barn has electric lighting now (last year’s inaugural event was powered by battery-operated lanterns), and we are planning our biggest Christmas Fair ever. Don’t miss it! There will be lots of handmade items crafted by our members, including live arrangements, baked goods, jams and jellies, holiday ornaments and decor, gift baskets, handknit sweaters and accessories, and many other gift items. Do you need hostess gifts or something special for coworkers, family, or friends? KHS members have been busy again this year so that you will be able to find it all here.
Besides all the handmade items available for sale, the Historical Society was given a beautifully intricate Christmas quilt (above photo) to raffle off; it was featured at our recent quilt show. Raffle tickets will be available at the fair, and the drawing will be held at 2:00 p.m. that day.
The stars will shine again all over Killingworth this winter. Our beautiful handmade lighted stars will be available the day of the fair.
In addition to the sale going on in the Barn, the Parmelee Farmhouse will be decorated for the holidays. Come visit our historic home and enjoy the vintage decor.
All proceeds from the sale support the maintenance of KHS properties, our ongoing preservation projects, and programs for KHS members, local schools, and the community. More information about the KHS can be found on our website: www.killingworthhistorical.org.
Photos by Jan O’Sullivan and Cynthia Rich
