HHAHS EST. 1977 Hanover-Horton Area Historical Society
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Heritage Christmas

Two December afternoons at the old Hanover school, dressed for the season. Come see the decorated trees, say hello to Santa, and vote for your favorite. No registration needed. Just come.

Get directions Ways to join in
When
Saturday, December 5
and Sunday, December 6, 2026
Time
1 to 4 PM, both days
Where
Conklin Reed Organ & History Museum
105 Fairview Street, Hanover
Cost
Free, for everyone

What you’ll find inside

The museum is dressed for the season with Christmas trees, each one decorated by a local business, organization or family.

  • Santa ClausVisiting both days
  • Prism Flute GroupSaturday
  • Dulcimer and reed organ playersSunday
  • Decorated Christmas treesVote for your favorite
  • Children’s activities
  • Bake sale
  • Door prize drawingEnter online
  • Super Christmas BasketEnter to win
  • Newly renovated Gift ShopLast-minute Christmas gifts

Times coming soon. We’ll post the times for Santa, the music and the door prize drawing right here.

Vote for your favorite tree

Every visitor gets a say. Walk through, take your time, and pick the tree you like best. The winning tree takes home $200.

$200for the winning tree

Three ways to join in

  1. 1

    Come by

    Saturday or Sunday, 1 to 4 PM. It’s free, and there’s nothing to sign up for.

  2. 2

    Vote for a tree

    Every visitor picks a favorite. The winning tree takes home $200.

  3. 3

    Sponsor a tree

    $50 per tree. We provide the tree, you decorate it, and your logo goes on all our Christmas marketing. Sign up by November 20.

    Sponsor a tree
The red-brick museum building with white trim and a central front door, seen from the front walk
Look for the red-brick schoolhouse on Fairview Street. (Photo taken in summer.)

Plan your visit

Dates
Saturday, December 5 and Sunday, December 6, 2026
Time
1:00 to 4:00 PM both days
Admission
Free
Where
Conklin Reed Organ & History Museum
105 Fairview Street, Hanover, Michigan 49241
Parking
Parking at the rear of the building, with access from Tefft Street.
Next year
December 4 and 5, 2027

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Would your business, group or family like a tree?

$50 per tree. Decorate any time from October 15 to November 21. Sign up by November 20.

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