December 1-31 Christmas at the Biedenharn Walk through the Historic Biedenharn Home decorated for Christmas by the Monroe Garden Study League and enjoy the holiday plant display inside the Conservatory. Groups of ten or more are welcome by advance appointment. The beautiful sounds and sights of Christmas come alive as the Chamber Arts Brass Quintet from the University of Louisiana at Monroe fill the Fountain Room with music. Enjoy the season with their traditional carols, lively entertainment, guest choraliers, and pianists. The Biedenharn Home decorated for Christmas and ELsong Garden take on a special glow after dark.
Admission is free.
View the exhibit during regular museum hours. Admission is free. The glass armonica, a 1760 invention of Benjamin Franklin, enjoyed popularity in the latter part of the 18th century but was virtually forgotten by 1820. Thanks to the instrument's reintroduction in its historical form by Colonial Williamsburg musician Dean Shostak, visitors to Williamsburg now enjoy the beautiful sounds of this glass instrument each December. Biedenharn Museum and Gardens is pleased to present this winter concert for the greater community.