Press Release
November 19, 2025
Contact: Sue Teska
Hunter’s Home, Oklahoma Historical Society
Office: 918-456-2751
[email protected]
okhistory.org/huntershome
Experience a Live Performance of “The Night Before Christmas” at Hunter’s Home in Park Hill
PARK HILL, Okla. — On Friday, December 12, from 6-9 p.m., Hunter’s Home will host a live performance of the 1823 poem “The Night Before Christmas” by Clement Moore. Guests will tour the only remaining pre-Civil War plantation home in Oklahoma by candlelight, watching the poem come to life.
“The Night Before Christmas” describes a Christmas Eve night when a father wakes up after hearing noises outside. He sees eight reindeer pulling Santa Claus in a sleigh, which lands on the roof of the home. Santa slides down the chimney, leaves gifts in the stockings, then calls out “Happy Christmas to all, and to all a good night” as he flies away.
The event is $20 for adults and $10 for kids. Registration is required as space is limited. Call 918-456-2751 to reserve your spot. Since the home will be dimly lit by candles during the event, individuals with visual impairments may experience difficulty navigating. Flashlights, including those on a phone, are not allowed.
Hunter’s Home is located at 19479 E. Murrell Home Rd. in Park Hill. Visit okhistory.org/huntershome to view admission prices.
Hunter’s Home is a division of the Oklahoma Historical Society. The mission of the Oklahoma Historical Society is to collect, preserve and share the history and culture of the state of Oklahoma and its people. Founded in 1893 by members of the Territorial Press Association, the OHS maintains museums, historic sites and affiliates across the state. Through its research archives, exhibits, educational programs and publications, the OHS chronicles the rich history of Oklahoma. For more information about the OHS, please visit okhistory.org.
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Editor’s Note: Photos of Hunter’s Home are available upon request.
