MILFORD, PA — The Columns Museum, operated by the Pike County Historical Society, will host its annual holiday open house on Friday, December 18 from 5 to 7 p.m. There will be eggnog, sweets and savories and a mesmerizing fire manipulation show courtesy of Flaming Barrel of Monkeys.

In addition to being the home of the famed Lincoln Flag, the museum also offers new exhibits including a collection of black-and-white photographs by John Hudanish titled “Vietnam Snapshots of a Soldier;” and four Civil War diaramas, on loan from The Toy Soldier Museum, depicting the battles at Gettysburg. The Columns also has two floors of exhibits on local history, and a local history and genealogy library that is open to the public by appointment for a small research fee. The museum shop is open for holiday purchases. Hours are on Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. All proceeds benefit the museum. Call 570/296-8126 or email pikemuse@ptd.net.