Festival of Trees
The 25th Annual Festival of Trees lights up the halls of the Hastings Museum of Natural and Cultural History with over 60 trees through January 1, 2008. Groups including Scouts, 4-H clubs and adult crafts clubs participated in the ceremonial decorating tradition, which is attracting new groups every year. Groups were encouraged to decorate their trees with a cowboy, western or horse theme to go along with the Ride 'Em Cowboy exhibit to be on display until January 13, 2008.
"These trees bring a festive touch and fill the museum like a forest," said Drew Ceperley, director of marketing and membership. "Visitors will enjoy seeing the new trees and the old favorites such as the tree from South Central Nebraska Czech Society which has participated every year for the past 25 years."
Ceperley encourages visitors to celebrate the holiday spirit by not only viewing the trees but also by enjoying the holiday favorite 'Tis the Season in the J.M. McDonald Planetarium. The sky show will play thourgh the twelve days of Christmas which end January 6, 2008.
"Visitors can also take care of some of their holiday shopping in The Museum Store while they're here and by purchasing admission passes, memberships and gift certificates," said Ceperley.
Visitors can view the trees through January 1, 2008, with regular museum admission or museum membership. The museum and Lied Super Screen Theatre will close Monday, December 24 and Tuesday, December 25 for Christmas. For more information, please call Visitor Services at 402-461-4629 or 1-800-508-4629.
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