The Frick Pittsburgh is inviting local families and history lovers to celebrate the season at its historic Clayton mansion. Beginning Nov. 20 and running through Jan. 3, the museum will offer daily “Home for the Holidays at Clayton” tours that showcase how Pittsburgh’s Gilded Age residents marked the holidays.
Holiday tours and new evening option
Visitors can explore the first floor of the Clayton house at their own pace during a special evening opening, a first for the museum. The rooms are dressed in festive décor, and guests may enjoy seasonal snacks and drinks after their tour.
Hands‑on programming for all ages
In addition to the tours, the Frick has scheduled a series of winter events:
- Gilded Age Holiday Cooking Class – Sunday, 2 p.m. Attendees will make sugar plums, popcorn balls and chocolate wine. The class is for adults 18+ and not recommended for those with nut allergies.
- Woven Ornament Workshop – Nov. 21, 1 p.m. Participants will learn basic hand‑weaving to create two Scandinavian ornaments: a red or blue star and a white snowflake.
- Gilded Age Holiday Cookbook Talk and Tasting – Nov. 29, 2 p.m. Author Becky Libourel Diamond will discuss the history behind classic holiday confections and share stories of Gilded Age Christmas, Hanukkah and New Year celebrations.
- Ring Pittsburgh: A Holiday Concert in Handbells – Dec. 6, 2:30 p.m. The local hand‑bell ensemble will perform familiar holiday music.
- Caravaggio: Hell on Wheels and Heaven on Canvas – Dec. 13, 2 p.m. Dr. Kahren Jones Arbitman will lecture on the life and art of the Italian master, exploring how his tumultuous personality shaped his work.
All events are open to the public, and tickets or additional information can be found on the museum’s website at frickpittsburgh.org.
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