Learning history at the Shirley House

Published 12:30 am Sunday, December 11, 2011

Twin sisters Christina and Emma Waisner, 7, are assisted by their mother, Eileen Glynn, in making a Civil War-era Christmas decoration during a open house party at the Shirley House in the Vicksburg National Military Park on Saturday. Park Ranger David Slay stands at the entrance to welcome visitors.

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