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The invitation to step back in time to the yuletide celebrations of yesteryear at 631 Washington St. in Michigan City is the annual seasonal gift of the Barker Mansion, built in 1905 by freight car magnate John H. Barker and later donated as a public museum.

Throughout December is the opportunity to visit the property’s quaint Barker Christmas Cottage to capture charm paired with creativity for learning about new holiday traditions as an outing ideal for families and friends. Admission into the space is $5 per person, or know that it’s included with mansion general admission tour tickets, the latter of which range from $10 to $16.50.

There are “Christmas Candlelight Tours” at The Barker Mansion main house at 6 p.m. on the Fridays of Dec. 12 a

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