The Honourable Steve Crocker, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation, welcomes residents to get into the festive spirit with the sights, sounds, tastes, and traditions of an 1830s Christmas at Commissariat House.
On November 16 and 17, residents are welcomed to enjoy two days of Festive Family Fun, including traditional seasonal greenery, music, a taste of Christmas pudding and hot chocolate along with arts and crafts.
Following this, on November 22 and 23, residents are welcomed to take part in Christmas by Candlelight, where folks of all ages can enjoy some hot chocolate by the fire and wander through Commissariat House by the glow of candlelight.
The Commissariat, located at 11 King’s Bridge Road in St. John’s, was built between 1818 and 1820 as the home and office of the Assistant Commissary General, the supply officer for British forces in Newfoundland. Today, visitors can tour the Commissariat for a glimpse of life in St. John’s during the 1830s.
While these events are free of charge, it is kindly asked that attendees bring a non-perishable food item to support the Community Food Sharing Association.
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“As Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation I am pleased to invite one and all to this lovely event at one of our Provincial Historic Sites. Christmas at Commissariat is popular annual tradition that can be enjoyed by the whole family. We hope to see you there!”
Honourable Steve Crocker
Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation
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