Celebrate the holiday season in Victorian splendor at The Octagon House!  Each Christmas, the house is transformed with wreaths, garlands, antique holiday décor, and the sparkle of ornaments on three grand Christmas trees. Discover how the traditions of the late 19th century helped shape the American Christmas we know today, while experiencing the warmth, beauty, and magic of the season in one of America’s most extraordinary historic homes.

Christmas at The Octagon House can be experienced in two ways. Victorian Christmas at The Octagon House is our traditional one-hour guided tour, exploring the history of the house, its spectacular holiday decorations, and the origins of many of our most cherished Christmas traditions.  The Spirit of Victorian Christmas is an immersive, live performance that transports visitors back in time to experience Christmas in the Victorian era, followed by a special recitation from Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol.