Start your Christmas fun with a visit to Historic New England’s 1807 Nickels-Sortwell House and Wiscasset’s Holiday Marketfest Dec. 3-5. Hours for Nickels-Sortwell are Friday Dec. 6, Saturday, Dec. 7 and Sunday Dec. 8, 11 a.m. 3 p.m. Tickets should be bought in advance. Limited size groups will be admitted on the half hour from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Tickets are $5 for Historic New England members and Wiscasset residents, or $10 general admission. Masks are required indoors. The first floor of this stunning Federal-style mansion will be decked out in gorgeous greens and floral designs by floral designer Laura L. Tibbetts of Damariscotta’s Midcoast Blooms. Guides will be on hand with stories of the house while you enjoy the holiday decorations. Architectural details in each room include exquisitely carved moldings and grand fireplaces custom-made 200 years ago by local carpenters. For tickets, visit https://my.historicnewengland.org/12655/nic-christmas-1, https://my.historicnewengland.org/12655/nic-christmas-2 , or https://my.historicnewengland.org/12655/nic-christmas-3. Personal photography is welcome.

After your tour, visit the Holiday Shop in the Nickels-Sortwell House Barn, featuring a curated collection of unique craft and artisan creations, holiday greens and gifts. A portion of sales goes to Historic New England for the preservation ofNickels-Sortwell House for the public. While there, enjoy a rare look at Wiscasset Fire Society’s 1804 fire truck suitably decorated for the holidays and a selection of wreaths created and donated by local businesses. FMI, visit http://wiscassetholidaymarketfest.com or check us out on Facebook. Come share the fun and Happy Holidays!