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Historical Society fills Sprague Mansion with Cheer

Posted 12/6/23

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NEWS

Historical Society fills Sprague Mansion with Cheer

HUMBUG: Gregg Mierka as Ebenezer Gregg sings “Brown Christmas” with Andy Kaplan accompanying on a very VERY rare Steinway grand piano at Sunday’s Holiday Cheer event sponsored by the Cranston Historical Society.

CROWNED WITH BOUGHS: Western Cranston Garden Club President Cheryle Celest standing in front of just a few of the decorations her organization provided for Sprague Mansion this season.

FIT FOR A MANSION: The Christmas tree adorning the front room of Sprague Mansion this holiday season

SHARING SOME PUNCH: President of the Cranston Historical Society Sandra Moyer taking a moment to rest with sister volunteers from Cranston East Willy and Wilmary Hunt.

THE SEASON OF GIVING: Director of Community Development Ernest Tommasiello along with City councilors Jessica Marino, Robert Ferri, and John Donegan present Sandra Moyer with a gift from City Hall.

Posted Wednesday, December 6, 2023 12:00 am

Cranston residents gathered on a rainy Sunday, December 3 for a warm welcome: Holiday Cheer from the Governor Sprague Mansion. The open house event hosted by the Cranston Historical Society was open to anyone who wanted to step in, free of charge. Pianist Andrew Kaplan played a selection of Christmas favorites on the mansion’s phenomenally rare Steinway while guests enjoyed punch and cookies. The outdoor tree lighting was delayed, unfortunately. But in such a beautiful old home, who could complain? (Photos by Steve Popiel)