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As the last fall blooms of the renowned Cupola House Gardens faded away, Santa’s magic arrived in mid-December when 21 Christmas Trees blossomed overnight. More magic followed the next day as the trees started to sprout Tinsel and Teapots, this year’s decorating theme.
One of Edenton’s famed gems, The Cupola House has hosted the annual holiday tree celebration in the Cupola Gardens for the past four years. Prior to that the trees were on the waterfront, however, prevailing winds playing havoc with tree topped Angels and Stars prompted the move.This unique program is more than just decorating in the wind. Edenton resident volunteers, private citizens, local businesses, non-profit organizations and the town of Edenton unite to install, decorate and light the 21 trees each with a specific theme.
Cupola House DirectorVonna O’Neil, created the program to highlight and coincide with other Edenton’s holiday festivities. The garden attracts visitors from across the state.
A walk through the garden is the perfect recap to a day in town. The trees are each decorated with tinsel, teapots and other holiday memorabilia. From novelto traditional, colorful to the outlandish, the decorated trees will please visitors who can still enjoy the self guidedtour. During the day the ornaments sparkle with the help of the sun, at night the garden is electrified with the twinkle and shimmer of tinsel inspiring your holiday spirit.
Perusing the trees is like stepping back into time. Many of the ornaments and decorations on the trees are from personal private collections. Perusing the trees, each with their own special story, including the AngelTree which honors those no longer with us, will reignite memories. The theme ‘Teapots and Tinsel’ honors Edenton’s 250 Year Tea Party Celebration which took place throughout the months before.
Four years ago when it was decided the waterfront was hazardous to the trees, the Cupola Garden was chosen for the holiday event due to the shelter it provided for the trees and those who walked by enjoying them.
The Cupola House, built in 1756-1758 is the second oldest building in Edenton. In 1971 Cupola House was placed on the National Register as a Historic Landmark.
Below is a listing of organizations and individuals decorating and donating trees. Please make a point to thank them for bringing joy to Edenton.
No. 1 Tri-County Animal Shelter/Kellogg Supply
No. 2 DAR, Edenton Tea Party Chapter/Kellogg Supply
No. 3 Edenton Chowan Chamber of Commerce
No. 4 Welcome Home Realty/Becky Wilder
No. 5 Macedonia Baptist Church/Friends of Shepard-Pruden Memorial Library
No. 6 Shepard-Pruden Memorial Library
No. 7 Sound Feet Shoes/Perry Family
No. 8 John A Holmes Class of 2025/Rolleri Family
No. 9 Edenton Steamers/John and Nancy Nicholls
No.10 First Presbyterian Church
No.11 Beekeepers of Chowan County/Bob and Gail Roller
No.12 St. Ann’s Catholic Church/Kellogg Supply
No.13 Yeopim Baptist Church
No.14 Chowan Senior Center Stitchers & GFWC Edenton’s Women’s Club
No.15 Memorial Angel Tree/Jim & Deanna Chesson
No16 Amber Hardy/Carolina East Realty
No17 The Garden of Edenton Club
No18 Cupola House/Cupola House Association
No19 Edenton Historical Commission
No20 Chowan County Regional Fair/Sharon Schwartz
No21 Peanut Factory & Albemarle Hopeline/Eliza
The National Wreaths Across America Day, (NWAAD) is held the second Saturday in December. More than two million volunteers and supporters across the country, gather together to honor the fallen and those who served to protect our freedom.
The goal of the the NWAAD is to remember, honor and teach others about those who put country before self.
The Edenton Tea Party Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) commemorated the day by placing a wreath on the Edenton Veteran memorial on Saturday, December 14. The ceremony included a welcome message from Bonnie Henn, Regent; opening prayer and laying of the wreath by Brenda Kremser, retired Air Force; patriotic song selection by Rae Ohlert, retired Navy; benediction by Clara King, Chaplain and closing by Bonnie Henn, Regent. The commemorative service was also given at the Hertford Veteran Memorial following the Edenton ceremony.
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