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Updated: November 2024
In 1975 the Guilderland Garden Club and Guilderland Historical Society began decorating the Mynderse-Frederick House on Route 146 in Guilderland Center for a holiday greens show and open house. Planning for what has become an annual free community event begins in late summer. The decorations, wreaths and most of the refreshments are made by Club members and each year the show has a different theme. We thank everyone who has attended over the years!
The Guilderland Garden Club, along with the Guilderland Historical Society and Helderview Garden Club, were delighted to return to the historic Mynderse/Frederick House for our 2023 Holiday Greens Show (photos below)! The House was decorated with fresh greens and handmade ornaments, and decorations for the winter holidays, made by Club members, were sold. Proceeds were donated to the local food pantry, the Caring Closet and our Scholarship Fund.
This year's show will be held December 6-8 (see times below). We will once again return to the Frederick House. We hope to see you there!
GUILDERLAND GARDEN CLUB, GUILDERLAND HISTORICAL SOCIETY & HELDERVIEW GARDEN CLUB
2024 HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE AND GREENS SHOW
"DECK THE HALLS"
The Historic Mynderse/Frederick House, 451 Main Street (Route 146)
Guilderland Center, NY 12085
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6, 4 P.M. TO 8 P.M.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7, 1 P.M. TO 5 P.M. (Santa 3 to 4 P.M.)
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 8, 1 P.M. TO 5 P.M. (House Tours are 2 and 4 P.M.)
The historic House will come alive with decorations, fresh greens and handmade ornaments made by Club members. We will offer free refreshments, entertainment, tours and, of course, Santa! Ornaments, floral arrangements, decorated wreaths, raffle baskets and other crafts will be sold. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to community organizations, our Scholarship Fund for local high school students and our local food pantries.
· Please bring to donate a non-perishable food item for our local food pantries.
· A portion of proceeds will benefit the Scholarship Fund for a local high school student.
· Entertainment:
Friday: Piano by Janet Genovesi (Helderview Club)
Saturday: Guitar by Tom Thorpe 1-3 p.m.; Santa 3-4 p.m.
Sunday: Dulcimer by Nina Zanetti 3-5 p.m
All 3 days: Frederick Bride played by Donna; Flute by John
· The Guilderland Historical Society: www.GuilderlandHistoricalSociety.org
· The Guilderland Garden Club: www.GuilderlandGardenClub.com
· Find the GuilderlandGardenClub on Facebook
Please contact Linda Miller at [email protected] with any questions you may have. We hope to see you at the Show!
Annual Greens Show and Open House
Carol Samsonoff, pictured left, created this replica of the original wedding dress worn by Apolonia Frederick. Carol sewed the entire dress by hand, without a pattern, using very delicate silk and lace. The dress is modeled by Donna Crego. Donna had worn the original dress at the show for many years, but it had greatly deteriorated and could no longer be worn.
