DIXFIELD — The Dixfield Congregational Church, the Church on the Hill,
High Street, will present 1777 A Colonial Christmas at 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 20 and again at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 22. In case of inclement weather, a cancelled performance will be given on Wednesday, Dec. 23.
Before the cantata is performed, a video presentation including background scenes from Valley Forge will draw the audience’s attention to the colonial soldiers led by George Washington during the winter at Valley Forge, Penn.
There is no admission fee. Donations will be accepted and sent to the
USO for U.S. troops. The monetary gifts will help provide numerous services, including Operation Phone Home, Operation Enduring Care (for wounded soldiers), Operation
USO Care Package and mobile canteens. GI families are also
provided for through such programs as Overseas Community Centers,
United Through Reading and Operation Mail Call. Information will be
available at the performances for those interested in learning more.
For more information, contact the church at 562-4582
-
- Colonial soldiers, portrayed by members of the Dixfield Congregational Church, warm themselves by a campfire during the cantata, 1777 A Colonial Christmas, to be presented at the church on Dec. 20 and 22.
Send questions/comments to the editors.
Success. Please wait for the page to reload. If the page does not reload within 5 seconds, please refresh the page.
Enter your email and password to access comments.
Hi, to comment on stories you must . This profile is in addition to your subscription and website login.
Already have a commenting profile? .
Invalid username/password.
Please check your email to confirm and complete your registration.
Only subscribers are eligible to post comments. Please subscribe or login first for digital access. Here’s why.
Use the form below to reset your password. When you've submitted your account email, we will send an email with a reset code.