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30
Jan
2015
Internship Opportunity
By Emily on January 30, 2015 in featured slider News Uncategorized with No Comments
Though we’re still in a deep freeze here in southern Indiana, we are already looking ahead to the summer season! We will be hiring a summer intern in partnership with Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial. A stipend and housing will be provided. For more information, check out the position description: Santa Claus Museum and Lincoln Boyhood […]
21
Dec
2014
Mission Completed! 2014 is a Wrap
By Emily on December 21, 2014 in A Day at the Museum featured slider with No Comments
Update (12/22/14): We are now closed for the season. Happy Holidays! The Elves are on their way back to the North Pole and the workshop is now closed for the season. Santa’s Elves helped Santa respond to a record number of letters in 2014 and we can’t thank those volunteer Elves enough for all their help. If you still […]
2
Dec
2014
Santa’s Elves, OneNote and One Giant Christmas List
By Emily on December 2, 2014 in A Day at the Museum News Uncategorized with 1 Comment
2014 is a big year for the Elves. It’s the 100th anniversary of the Letters to Santa program. And… we have an exciting new project! Santa’s Elves have partnered with Microsoft OneNote to create one giant wish list for Santa Claus. Each and every Christmas wish we receive will go on this list and we think […]
4
Nov
2014
‘Tis the Season
By Emily on November 4, 2014 in featured slider Special Events with 2 Comments
…to be jolly! This is a big year for Santa’s Elves and the Santa Claus Museum & Village, as 2014 marks the 100th anniversary of helping Santa answer all those letters to children around the world. We plan to celebrate in style and we hope you’ll join us! Visit our 2014 Christmas Events page to keep […]
22
Sep
2014
Beware the Headless Horseman and Other Spooky Happenings
By Emily on September 22, 2014 in Special Events with No Comments
Coming Soon…
8
Sep
2014
All Hallows’ Eve and More
By Emily on September 8, 2014 in Uncategorized with 2 Comments
Though warm weather lingers during the day in Santa Claus, Indiana, I sense a certain crispness in the morning air that hints at the coming of fall. Like many people, I eagerly anticipate those cool days, crunchy leaves, and the homey smell of a chimney fire in the evening. And with October only a few […]
16
Aug
2014
Late Summer Hours
By Emily on August 16, 2014 in News with No Comments
As summer slowly winds to a close, we are wrapping up our full-time operation. Beginning Saturday, August 17, 2014, the Santa Claus Museum & Village will be open weekends only. Please see our Plan A Visit page for detailed hours and directions. Hope to see you soon!
12
Jul
2014
A Tasty Treat
By Emily on July 12, 2014 in A Day at the Museum with No Comments
UPDATE: Donut Truck Operations on hold. 7/17/14 – White Squirrel Donuts has decided to focus on their storefront location in Rockport, Indiana, and will be suspending the donut truck operation at the Santa Claus Museum & Village for now. We hope to welcome them back to Santa Claus sometime soon and we’ll be sure to keep […]
11
Jun
2014
The Perks of Museum Membership
By Emily on June 11, 2014 in News with No Comments
Our annual membership drive is underway and we’re hoping to recruit a few good men and women to join the ranks of our museum supporters. We love serving the community and in an effort to keep the Santa Claus Museum & Village open and accessible to everyone, we do not charge […]
21
May
2014
Welcome to 2014
By Emily on May 21, 2014 in News with 2 Comments
This summer marks our third season as the Santa Claus Museum & Village and we have lots more fun in-store for you this year. Stop by the museum and check out our new “Under the Christmas Tree” exhibit, highlighting what children in Santa Claus, Indiana, may have received on Christmas morning in years past. View […]
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