Findlay museum having free Christmas open house

FINDLAY — The Hancock Historical Museum has decked the halls for its annual Christmas open house from 5–8 p.m. Saturday. Families will enjoy the sounds of the holidays with live music by the Findlay String Factor, capture memories with photos alongside Father Christmas and Mrs. Claus, and taste complimentary seasonal refreshments. Children can take part in a variety of holiday-themed crafts and games, with the first 100 families to arrive receiving a free children's book courtesy of the Richard P. Barchent Jr. Educational Fund. Guests of all ages can explore activities hosted by community partners including (but not limited to) the Findlay-Hancock County Public Library, Children's Mentoring Connection, 50 North, the Children's Museum and Hancock Parks District, while adults are invited to craft ornaments at the historic Davis Learning Institute. The museum's gift shop will be open with one-of-a-kind holiday gifts featuring tickets to the Historic Homes Tour: Holiday Edition on Dec. 14, vintage German nutcrackers from the private collection of Waltraud Mullinger, local history books, apparel, children's toys and unique Findlay Glass pieces. This year's event is open to the public free of charge, thanks to the support of Hancock Federal Credit Union. The museum is located at 422 W. Sandusky St. Visit HancockHistoricalMuseum.org or call 419-423-4433 for more information.