LENOX, Mass — Ventfort Hall Gilded Age Mansion & Museum is offering free tour admission now through Dec. 31, 2024 to First Responders and their immediate families as a thank you for keeping us safe during the recent fires in drought conditions.
Free admission is open to any First Responders including (but not limited to) EMTs, fire, police/sheriffs and line crews. Just show credentials at reception. The historical mansion is located at 104 Walker Street in Lenox.
Ventfort Hall is open daily 10 am to 4 pm, except Dec. 25. The last tour arrival time is 3:15 pm.
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Lenox Winterland Festival Set Saturday
LENOX, Mass. — The Lenox Chamber of Commerce is hosting the annual Winterland event this Saturday from 10 to 2 on Church Street.
It will include eight to 10 artisan craft vendors, food, doughnuts with Santa and music on upper Church Street.
Attendees can shop with local merchants as they offer holiday specials or browse the artisan crafters present for gifts for friends and family. Products include handcrafted jewelry, candles, maple syrup products, alpaca hats and mittens, glassworks and more.
Kids can meet with Santa from 10 to noon and receive specially crafted doughnuts from Shire Donuts for $5. Live entertainment will be provided by Christine Bilé from noon to 2 at 51 Church St., where Antimony Brewing and Charlie's Bistro trucks will serving food and beer. Restaurant Cello will have hot cocoa and cookies at its spot along with brunch service.
The Lenox Chamber will be a raffling off a basket valued at $250. Raffle tickets are $10 and all proceeds will be donated to the Elizabeth Freeman Center as will the proceeds from Doughnuts with Santa. Attendees can also enjoy the Holiday Tree Walk where businesses have individually decorated trees complete with a hidden pickle for the kids to hunt for. Maps will be available at the chamber table at the event.
The local downtown merchants will also have holiday specials and plenty of gift ideas for the season. Some will be offering other treats to enjoy while shopping. Clothing, blankets, home goods, toys and even great artwork can be found at sale prices.
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