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| Stefanie and Jeff in the mansion |
Every year the city of Bowie, Maryland has a Christmas event, where the historic Belair Mansion opens its doors for a "candlelight" self-guided tour. Within the mansion a small musical group plays Christmas songs as people explore the inside, nicely decorated for Christmas. We were joined for the event by our friends and neighbors Jeff and Stefanie.
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| Rob and Tom in the mansion |
Outside the mansion a small choir of children sang a couple of Christmas carols (as it rained lightly) and a small tree was lit. Then Santa came riding up in a firetruck and said hello to all.
Some history: Belair Mansion, listed on the National Register of Historic Places,
offers a look at Bowie’s earliest history. Built circa 1745 for
Provincial Governor Samuel Ogle and his wife, Anne Tasker Ogle, the
Mansion later became one of the homes of William Woodward, noted
American horseman of the 20th century. Enlarged by Woodward in 1914, the
Mansion today reflects its 250-year use as a residence.
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| The Belair Mansion |
BTW- As has happened every time I visit, the ghost of the little 3 year old girl named Anna, who lingers in the house (and whom is buried in the cemetery in the backyard) visited me while we were walking around.
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