Courthouse Tavern Museum Holds Annual Open House 2015
On Sunday, December 6th, the King and Queen Historical Society Courthouse Tavern Museum held its annual open house on a glorious sunny, crisp day. In cooperation with the King and Queen School System a music program conducted by Mr. Fielding, music director, was the highlight of the event with approximately 24 seventh grade students from both Marriott-Lawson and King & Queen Elementary Schools participating. Visitors were treated to delicious refreshments by the King and Queen Ruritan Club and the Tavern Museum Council. Visitors toured the Museum and were treated to additional exhibits created especially for the event: on display a train and Christmas village, toys from long ago, and quilts handmade by local residents. Brownie Bevan’s miniature horse JJ, pulled cart rides for the children. Vendors provided a variety of selections for Christmas shopping. Santa was also available to hear Christmas wishes. Holiday music played by Mr. Fielding echoed throughout the venue. The well-attended event was a wonderful prelude for the holiday season with the cheerful voices of the young and old heard throughout the afternoon.
Historical Society President Dr. A. W. Lewis presented the King and Queen schools music director, Mr. Fielding, a $150 check for the school system’s music program.
