New in 2015, Barker Mansion staff is inviting the public to decide upon their 2015 Christmas décor theme. The theme will provide a framework for decorating the mansion this season; previous motifs have focused on children’s Christmas stories, holiday movies, and yuletide traditions around the world.
Mansion staff began brainstorming on theme ideas over the summer and ultimately chose three that will be voted upon by the public. Choices include Songs of the Season, featuring each room of the mansion decorated around a different Christmas carol, A Storybook Christmas, based upon classic Christmas stories, or A Woodland Christmas, featuring the mansion decorated in natural elements. Cast your vote by Monday, September 21 by visiting https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SHCRDVF or www.facebook.com/barkermansion.
The Barker Mansion is located at 631 Washington Street in Michigan City, IN. The 38-room mansion was built by freight car industrialist and philanthropist John H. Barker in 1905. The mansion is currently open for tours at 1 pm, Tuesday through Saturday through October. The official holiday grand opening will be December 6. Those interested in assisting with Christmas decorating can contact the Director at (219) 873-1520. Visit www.barkermansion.com for details.
