11-28-95

Contacts:
Lynette Pohlman, University Museums, (515) 294-3342
Steve Sullivan, News Service, (515) 294-3720

ISU'S FARM HOUSE MUSEUM OFFERS 'VICTORIAN HOLIDAYS'

AMES, Iowa -- Iowa State University's Farm House Museum will 
celebrate the Victorian Holidays on each Sunday, Tuesday and 
Thursday in December from noon to 4 p.m.

Sundays will be special Family Days at The Farm House with 
children's activities beginning at 1 p.m.  Among the activities 
are holiday ornament making for children. 

Refreshments will be served.

The Farm House Holiday Shoppe will be open to the public during 
the regular holiday hours.  Most craft items for sale at the shop 
are handmade by volunteers. Popular items include Moravian stars, 
batting Santas, lemon pomanders and feather trees.

Admission is always free at the Farm House Museum and parking is 
available at the Memorial Union Parking ramp.  For more 
information call 294-3342.