Pompeiian Villa, Port Arthur’s pink house on the sea wall, gives an extra gift this season. Hundreds of  Santa Claus figurines greet visitors to the historic home.

Docent Pamela Walters says children and their families are welcome to admire Santa in poses from pilot and golfer to beach lover and list maker. Eudora Haber left her collection to Pompeiian Villa and it comes out each Christmas.
“We’re usually pretty busy at this time of year,” Walters said.

Admission is the usual $2.

The Port Arthur Historical Society will offer a free a Holiday Hayride from the Museum of the Gulf Coast to the Pompeiian Villa where riders may enjoy hot chocolate in the courtyard. Rides will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10. Bring a camera for a family photo opportunity by the Villa’s lighted tree and fireplace. There’s no charge for the ride and chocolate, or even posing for the photograph. Tours will be offered for admission fees at the Villa and Museum.

For more on the museum, visit www.museumofthegulfcoast.org   or call 409.982.7000.