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Christmas — 1890s style — will be able to be viewed Dec. 9 and 16, when the Sanford Springvale Historical Society's Goodwin House at 503 Main St., will be open for tours. COURTESY PHOTO/Sanford Springvale Historical Society
Christmas — 1890s style — will be able to be viewed Dec. 9 and 16, when the Sanford Springvale Historical Society’s Goodwin House at 503 Main St., will be open for tours. COURTESY PHOTO/Sanford Springvale Historical Society
SPRINGVALE — Sanford Springvale Historical Society is hosting a number of events — from tours of an 1890s home decorated for the Christmas holiday, to a Christmas concert  and later,  a Christmas party.

The Edmund E. Goodwin House, at 503 Main St.,  owned by the Sanford Springvale Historical Society will be open to the public on two Saturdays, Dec. 9 and 16, 10 a.m.  to 1 p.m.

This historic house, which is on the National Register of Historic Places and was honored one year ago by Maine Preservation as one of the outstanding restoration projects in Maine, shows life as it was in the 1890s. Some of the original furniture is in place. The original wall paper from the 1890s has survived in two rooms in perfect condition, while the pantry boasts a dumb waiter to the basement. In the barn, you will find original horse stalls, a buggy used by Dr. Trafton of Newfield, a sleigh made in Newfield, and a just acquired “surrey with the fringe on top.”  The house will be decorated for Christmas. There is no charge for entry,  though donations are appreciated.

On Dec.  9, at 7:30 p.m., Renaissance Voices, an a capella choir of 21 voices directed by Harold Stover, will sing music for the season from the 16th to the 21st centuries by Victoria, Lasso, Rheinberger, Praetorius, and others at the Sanford Springvale Historical Museum, 505 Main St. Tickets are $15 for adults and seniors. There is no charge for those 18 and younger.  The museum is accessible.  For tickets and further information call 207-324-2797. 

The historical society’s annual Christmas party will take place Thursday, Dec.14 from 5 to 7:00 p.m. at the museum. Sanford High School’s Chorus, directed by Jane Kirton, will sing Christmas music commencing at 5:30 p.m.  The chorus will be accompanied by Dr. Morton Gold on the Museum’s 1886 Bechstein grand piano.  Society president Harland Eastman said tables will be groaning with refreshments and the traditional punch bowl will be overflowing.  Everyone is welcome, society members and non-members alike, and there is no charge. 


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