On Friday, everyone can experience a taste of holidays gone by when the Warren County Historical Society’s Victorian Christmas Open House takes place from 6 to 8:30 p.m.

There will be light refreshments and music from the Youngsville High School string orchestra, who will be performing a variety of holiday tunes in the society’s front parlor.

Wander through the mansion’s elegantly decorated rooms, each showcasing unique design elements from the era, all adorned with cheerful seasonal decorations. Also on display are the authentic Victorian gowns on loan from Ralph Kean, which gracefully highlight the dainty details and artistry of the time.

More music will fill the air upstairs in the Victorian parlor as John Bowler strums period Christmas songs on his 19th-century parlor guitar. Children are also invited to string popcorn in the old Bourquin Store.

Photo submitted to the Times Observer Members of the Warren Garden Club decorated the Warren County Historical Society’s 1873 mansion in high Victorian style. Front row: Marlene Davidson, Louise Dyer, Kris Whitaker; Second row: Wanda Verga, Beverly Tipton; Third row: Linda Miniaci, Marysue See; Back row: Cindy Jarzab, Amy Trask

The Warren County Historical Society is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For more information, call 814-723-1795, visit www.warrenhistory.org or visit the society’s Facebook page.