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The Poe House Showcases a Different Era by ERINN CRIDER In simpler time and place, Christmas trees were not décor, with a slightly modern twist. "We will also be adorned with lights and glitter, but with ribbons and cooking, in the Poe kitchen, some traditional Victorian bows and handmade decorations. Locally, during the foods, so if you have never seen anyone cook on a wood Victorian era, Christmas looked a bit different than what burning or coal burning 1902 Glenwood stove this is a most experience today. North Carolina has a long and great opportunity. We will also have a hands-on craft rich history as a state. One of the many ways that this for kids; they will be able to make either a bracelet or a history is celebrated and shared is through the Museum of bookmark. There will also be a Victorian Santa visiting and the Cape Fear. Every year the Museum of the Cape Fear Christmas stories," says Maxwell. Additionally the house offers a peek into the Christmas traditions and life of the will be open and tour guides available during the entire past with Poe House Tours. Holiday Jubilee. The Poe House was built in 1897 for Josephine There will be plenty of holiday spirit to go aroud at the Montague Poe, who is no relation to the author Edgar Poe House this Christmas season. It is the passion for Allan Poe. This home housed the successful local business the season and the history that makes the decoration and man Edgar Allan Poe and his family for many years. Now festivities so astounding. Maxwell shares the excitement the beautiful house is a museum that provides a unique that the volunteers and employees of the Poe House view into the early twentieth century. Beginning Nov. 26, possess "I love Christmas! I have this gorgeous house and the grand Victorian architecture of the Poe House will be my own, so I get to go crazy twice. This is an opportunity transformed into a beautiful example of a Victorian era to share history and the Christmas spirit with the public," The Museum of the Cape Fear pulls Christmas. Megan Maxwell, the education coordinator of she said. out all the stops during the holiday the Poe House, and local volunteers decorate the entire Free tours will be offered of the Poe House that will season and showcases what ChristPoe House in a single day of hard work. "It is a great further explain the beautiful decorations and Christmas holiday tradition. It is a beautiful house — especially with mas was like in North Carolina in the traditions of the time. Decorations will stay up until Jan. 5. 1800s. Above, carolers perform on the For more information visit http://www.ncdcr.gov/ncmcf/ these Christmas decorations" Maxwell said. porch of the festively decorated Poe In addition to the beautiful decorations the Museum of Events.aspx. Admission to the Holiday Jubilee on Dec. 8 House. the Cape Fear will also host the Annual Holiday Jubilee. from 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. is free. Tours of the decorated Poe The Holiday Jubilee takes place Sunday, Dec. 8, on the House are also free and take place Tuesdays front porch of the Poe House and brings many of the Victorian traditions through Fridays at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3 p.m. Saturdays to the public. "The focal point of this event is the Coventry Carolers. They the tours are from 10 a.m. until 4 are Victorian era carolers and they sing the traditional carols in acapella. p.m. beginning on the hour. On ERINN CRIDER, Staff Writer. COMMENTS? Editor@upandcomThey will perform at 1:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. The event is free. Sundays tours are from 1p.m. ingweekly.com. The Poe House will be decked out in the traditional Victorian Christmas until 4 p.m. on the hour. Spring Registration Now Under Way Through January 8 Classes begin January 13. Register at these locations Nov. 18 - Dec. 17 and Jan. 3-8. 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Mon-Fri Fayetteville campus General Classroom Building (Room 119) 2817 Fort Bragg Rd., Fayetteville Spring Lake campus 171 Lake Tree Blvd., Spring Lake Fort Bragg Center Bragg Training and Education Center Web Advisor Registration Available Nov. 6 - Dec. 17 and Dec. 26-Jan. 8 FTCC (910) 678-8400 www.faytechcc.edu FTCC is a military friendly college offering over 189 programs in occupational, technical and general education leading to an associate degree, certificate or diploma! Many classes 100% online. WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM NOVEMBER 20-26, 2013 UCW 11