19th century holiday traditions are brought to life during 'Folkways of the Holidays' at Minnesota R
Tom Knisely
Media Relations Specialist
763/694-7617
tknisely@threeriversparkdistrict.org
41st ANNUAL FOLKWAYS OF THE HOLIDAYS
THE LANDING - MINNESOTA RIVER HERITAGE PARK
The holidays are a time of deeply-rooted traditions. During Folkways of the Holidays at The Landing Minnesota River Heritage Park, Shakopee, we bring to life the 19th century holiday cultural traditions of the Minnesota River Valley. Youll see how the traditions of the past can still be found today in our decorations, celebrations and even the foods we eat. Each weekend in December (prior to Christmas), guests can enjoy horse-drawn trolley rides along snowy lanes of candlelit homes. Attractions include trolleys pulled by Percheron horses, costumed interpreters, and tours of homes with culturally distinct decorations, crafts, and folk art performances. Food is available for purchase each weekend day. Dress for the weather.
Cost is $5 for adults, $3 for children and seniors. Hours are Saturdays from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., and Sundays from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. The last entry is one hour before close. Folkways of the Holidays includes the following live performances:
Schedule of Entertainment
December 1 Larry Greenstein
December 7 Terry Kennedy-Lares/Sacred Harp
December 8 Lara Swanson
December 15 St. Paul Czech and Slovak Dancers
December 21 Village Christmas Pageant, Santa Claus and Live Reindeer Display noon-4 p.m.
December 22 Curtis and Loretta.
About Three Rivers Park District
Three Rivers Park District is a natural resources-based park system that manages park reserves, regional parks, regional trails and special-use facilities in the Twin Cities metropolitan area. The Park District offers facilities for every season, including picnicking, swimming, creative play, boating, fishing, downhill skiing,
snowboarding, golf, camping and sledding; extensive trails for hiking, biking, in-line skating, horseback riding, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing, as well as program sites for nature, recreation, historic and farm education.
Three Rivers Park Districts mission is to promote environmental stewardship through recreation and education in a natural resources-based park system. The Park District owns and operates more than 27,000 acres and serves more than 9 million visitors a year.
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