Tá an Geimhreadh Tagtha: Winter Has Come — The Winter Solstice

Sunday, December 21 • 2:00 PM

Mark the Winter Solstice with an evocative program blending Irish history, folklore, language, and seasonal music. Lecturer Elizabeth Hannan Kading explores the symbolism of darkness and returning light, tracing how communities in Ireland have honored the solstice from ancient times through the Christian era and into modern celebration. Tenor-historian Richard Franklin Donohue enriches the experience with traditional musical selections—including Don Oíche Úd i mBeithil, the Wexford Carol, and the Kilmore carols.

Together, the presenters illuminate how winter observances served as moments of communal reflection, storytelling, and renewal. Warm, reflective, and beautifully performed, this program invites audiences to enter the quiet turning of the year with deeper meaning and cultural insight.

Suggested Donation: Non-Members $20 • Members $15 • Pay What You Can • Free Registration Available

To keep our programs open to all, Stanley-Whitman House offers Suggested Donation / Pay-What-You-Can pricing. The suggested amount reflects the real cost of the program, but you are welcome to contribute any amount—including more if you wish to support access for others. Your generosity helps sustain our presenters, educational initiatives, and the ongoing care of this National Historic Landmark. If cost is a hardship, please register at no charge. All are welcome here.

Directions
Stanley-Whitman House, 37 High Street, Farmington, CT.
Located off Route 4 in historic Farmington Village. Parking is available in the museum lot, across the street, and at the Barney Library.

About Stanley-Whitman House
A National Historic Landmark, Stanley-Whitman House is a living history museum interpreting 17th–19th century Farmington, Connecticut. Operated under the auspices of the nonprofit Farmington Village Green & Library Association (FVGLA), the museum offers immersive programs, exhibits, and hands-on learning.

Support the Museum
Please consider a year-end gift to the Annual Fund to support living history, education, community programs, and preservation.

Donate: https://www.s-wh.org/give