December 4, 2012 > Historical seasonal festivities Historical seasonal festivities Submitted By HAHS Stories of the Season at McConaghy House Explore the McConaghy House, a Victorian-era home, this season where each room's decorations are inspired by a different and much-loved Christmas story. The property is open to the public on Saturdays (10 a.m. - 4 p.m.) and on Sundays (1 - 4 p.m.). Also, enjoy a 40-percent discount in the Boutique gift shop. Admission: $5.00 adults, $3.00 Students/ Seniors (over 65), FREE for Hayward Area Historical Society (HAHS) members and children under 10 years. Archie's Playroom Santa Claus is coming to Archie's Playroom at McConaghy House, which will be open from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m., on December 8, 2012. Meet the jolly man himself! We will make snow globes and paper garlands and listen to winter-time stories. Enjoy cookies and cider and visit for free with Santa between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. A Christmas Carol Do not miss this opportunity to see a unique theatrical experience of Charles Dickens' timeless tale, A Christmas Carol, inside McConaghy House. The audience moves from room to room, following actors and musicians as they bring the story to life. Join the performers after the show for a merry cup of hot cider. Performances are scheduled for Saturdays, December 8, 15 and 22, 2012 at 4:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. Call (510) 581-0223 for tickets. $25 (non-members) and $15 (HAHS members). Seating is limited. For more information about the Hayward Area Historical Society, call (510) 581-0223 or visit www.HaywardAreaHistory.org Stories of the Season at McConaghy House Saturday, Nov 24 - Sunday, Dec 23 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Saturdays 1 - 4 p.m. Sundays McConaghy House 18701 Hesperian Blvd., Hayward (510) 581-0223 www.haywardareahistory.org Santa Claus is Coming Saturday, Dec 8 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. McConaghy House 18701 Hesperian Blvd., Hayward (510) 581-0223 www.haywardareahistory.org A Christmas Carol Saturdays, Dec 8, 15 & 22 4:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. 18701 Hesperian Blvd., Hayward (510) 581-0223 www.haywardareahistory.org