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Remembering Marshall Field’s at Christmastime
December 11, 2025 @ 10:30 am - 2:30 pm

For many Chicagoans, no Christmas season is complete without a visit to Marshall Fields, the city’s grand dame of department stores. This illustrative presentation by Leslie Goddard traces the store’s beloved holiday traditions, including the Walnut Room Christmas tree, holiday window displays, and Christmas catalog.
Lunch Entree: Option 1: Chicken pot pie with warm apple and pear salad; Option 2: Meatloaf with mashed potatoes, gravy, and a steamed vegetable
Itinerary:
10:30 AM Self-Guided Tour of The Jacob Henry Mansion
11:10 AM Guest Arrival
11:30 PM Luncheon is Served
1:00 PM Remembering Marshall Fields at Christmas- By Leslie Goddard PHD
2:00 PM Self Guided Tour of The Old Central Church
2:30 PM Departure
Cost: $52 per person