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In what has become a three-year tradition, Heritage Hall Museum & Archives is decorating the historical Bethel Church for the season, thanks to 20 businesses, organizations and families who are bringing Christmas trees to the church located on the museum grounds. The Bethel Mennonite Church was built about two miles east of Dolton in 1920. It was moved to the museum grounds in 1992 after the congregation had disbanded. “Christmas at the Bethel Church” begins Nov. 28 and continues through Dec. 31 for all museum members, guests, those making purchases in the HHM&A Mercantile, and by donation. The access code will be available in the museum lobby during regular hours – noon to 4 weekdays afternoons. In addition, the museum will be open on the first three Saturdays of December (6, 13 and 20) from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., to give additional opportunity to visit the church, tour the museum and explore the HHM&A Mercantile, which features items created by local artisans. The museum will be open from 10 to noon on Christmas Eve and be closed Dec. 25 and 26 and Jan 1. A free-admission Christmas Carol Sing-Along will be held at the church on Saturday afternoon, Dec. 6 starting at 2 p.m. This year’s sing-along will include special music from students from Freeman Academy and Freeman High School. HHM&A is also encouraging churches, businesses, organizations and families to use the Bethel Church as a venue for their own special programs during the holiday season. Stop in, call 605-925-7545 or email info@heritagehallmuseum.com for more information.