SPRINGVALE – The historic Edmund E. Goodwin at 503 Main St., adjacent to the Sanford Springvale Historical Museum, will be open to the public 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturdays through Dec. 22. The Christmas tree is up in the parlor surrounded by toys for the little ones. Christmas decorations fill the mantelpiece, cover the dining room table and ornament the furnishings throughout the house. The sleigh in the stable is filled with packages ready for Santa to deliver them. This historic house, now on the National Register of Historic Places, has been restored to its 1890s appearance. While donations are welcome, there is no charge for admission.

On Thursday Evening, Dec. 13, the Sanford-Springvale Historical Society will host its annual Christmas party at the museum, 505 Main St. The Sanford High School Chorus under the direction of Jane Kirton will bring Christmas magic to the occasion. The Chorus will be accompanied by Dr. Morton Gold on the Museum’s 1886 Bechstein grand piano. Tables will be loaded with goodies to munch on and best of all there is no charge to attend. Everyone is welcome. The event is 5 to 7 p.m. Organizers urge folks to come early, as the High School Chorus will commence its program at 5:30 p.m.

There is a handicapped entrance on the side of the building and there is parking behind the museum, on Main Street and there are signs pointing the way to the parking lot of the former Hamlin School, said historical society president Harland Eastman.