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Take a break from the present and experience a 19th Century Christmas, right here in Clay County! There will be a walking tour through holiday decorated homes and log cabins of the 1800's while reenactors bring the village to life. Visit St. Nicholas in the Thornton Mansion decked out in his lush green velvet robes. You can do a little shopping at the Mercantile and the kids can post their St. Nicholas letter.Visitors can experience a Civil War encampment, warm up by the potbellied stove in the school, tour the 1884 Church, learn how 1880's Swedish immigrants celebrated Santa Lucia Day and stop by the Arnold Home to watch how lace was made. You can even go on a horse-drawn sleigh ride through the countryside.It all happens this Saturday, December 5th from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. The Shoal Creek Living History Museum is located at 7000 NE Barry Road. For more information, call 816-792-2655.