Victorian-style Christmas

HOLLYN JOHNSON/Tribune-Herald Gary Andersen, W.H. Shipman House owner, puts finishing touches on one of the Christmas trees.
HOLLYN JOHNSON/Tribune-Herald Barbara and Gary Andersen, W. H. Shipman House owners, put finishing touches on one of the Christmas trees in their Hilo home Wednesday afternoon.

The Victorian-style W.H. Shipman House will be open for Christmas tours Saturday at 2 p.m. and includes live music and light refreshments. Tickets are limited and cost $15 per person. Payment is cash only and is tax deductible as all proceeds will be given to the historic Haili Church in downtown Hilo. Walk-ups are welcome on the day of tours, but are subject to space availability. Parking is at Haili Church only; free shuttle to and from the home. Tickets can be picked up on weekday mornings at Haili Church until the event. A phone number on the ticket can be used to call and set up a specific tour time.