The Rhode Island Historical Society will open the doors of the Aldrich House to all on Saturday, December 10, with festivities including food, crafts, music, and special guests! Trinity Repertory Company Artistic Director Curt Columbus and Assistant Artistic Director Tyler Dobrowsky will present “Fashioning a Christmas Carol,” a talk about the creative process behind producing annual performances of the treasured Dickens classic. In addition, the Very Merry Dickens Carolers will perform. Throughout the afternoon, guests will enjoy handmade cookies prepared by RIHS staff, docents, and volunteers, while getting crafty with holiday ornaments. The RIHS’s annual Holiday Open House is free and open to the public, 110 Benevolent Street, Providence.