(From the Hancock Historical Museum)

The Hancock Historical Museum has decked the halls and invites the community to its annual Christmas Open House from 5 – 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14.

Admission is free for museum members and $1 per person (cash only) for nonmembers.

Perfect for all ages ready to immerse themselves in the magic of the holidays, adults and children will explore the beautifully decorated museum campus, enjoy live music by the Findlay String Factor, listen to festive storytelling by Cindy Habegger, take photos with Father Christmas and Mrs. Claus and savor seasonal refreshments.

Children can participate in a variety of holiday-themed crafts and games, and the first 100 families will take home a children’s book made possible by the Richard P. Barchent Jr. Educational Fund.

The evening will also feature activities from community partners, including the Findlay-Hancock County Public Library, Hancock Public Health, 50 North, Blanchard River Watershed Partnership and Hancock Park District.

Adults are invited to the museum’s historic Davis Learning Institute during the Open House to craft beautiful baking soda ornaments while enjoying complimentary beverages.

Guests will also have the opportunity to shop for meaningful, local gifts in the museum’s gift shop.

Items include vintage German nutcrackers and smokers from the private collection of Waltraud Mullinger, local history books, apparel, children’s toys and unique pieces of Findlay Glass.

All Findlay Glass is 20 percent off through Dec. 22.

The Hancock Historical Museum is located at 422 W. Sandusky St. in Findlay, Ohio.

For more information about the museum and upcoming events, visit HancockHistoricalMuseum.org or call 419-423-4433.