12-9-2003 |
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The West Virginia State Farm Museum near Point Pleasant once again is planning one of the largest displays of Christmas lights in the state. More than 2 million lights will grace the grounds. The display will run from December 12-22, from 6-9 p.m. each night. “The Christmas lights are quickly becoming a traditional attraction for the families of the area,” said Commissioner of Agriculture Gus R. Douglass. “I’m very pleased that this facility is more than just a collection of old farm equipment. The State Farm Museum grounds are used for festivals year-round, and those events provide recreation and education about the rural past of our state. I encourage everyone to pay a visit at some point during the year.” More than 10,000 visitors toured the Farm Museum grounds during
last year’s Christmas season. Besides the lights, the Farm
Museum’s Country Store and Country Kitchen will be open, kids
can have their photo taken with Santa, and chilly visitors can enjoy
free hot cocoa and cookies. “We’re always adding more lights,” said Farm Museum employee Teresa Bailey. “We’ve decorated every tree, building and shrub, and last year, we even rolled some of the old farm equipment out of the building and decorated it.” For more information about the Christmas display or any of the other events at the West Virginia Farm Museum, phone 304/675-5737. |
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