This year the Liberty Bell Museum’s holiday exhibit will showcase sculptures designed by Patrick Hulse, a Rhode Island based artist with roots in the Lehigh Valley.

This will be the premier showing of the sculptures in the Lehigh Valley, each depicting a scene from the former Hess’s Department Store.

While growing up, hearing stories about the store always fascinated Hulse, who created the sculptures based on pictures, stories and family mementos.

The exhibit will also feature photographs from the personal collection of Wolfgang Otto, vice president of visual merchandising at Hess’s Department Store.

This exhibit runs until Dec. 31 at the Liberty Bell Museum, 622 W. Hamilton St., Allentown.

On Nov. 25 the museum will kick off the official Pip: The Mouse Before Christmas puppet show season.

Shows will be 12:30 p.m., 1:30 p.m. and at 2:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday.

A Pennsylvania German Christmas tree and putz with historic buildings from around the Lehigh Valley will also be featured exhibits during the holidays.

Group tours and performances are available by appointment.

There is a small admission fee Members may attend for free.

There will also be free public shows Dec. 11.

Another favorite event is breakfast with Pip the Mouse.

This year, breakfast will be served 8:30 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. on Dec. 10 with seatings every 45 minutes.

Reservations are required and should be booked early.

Tickets include breakfast, museum admission, and a special showing of Pip: The Mouse Before Christmas.

The Little Shoppers Village will also be open from 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. for children to do their own Christmas Shopping for family and friends.

Volunteers will be on hand to help children with their shopping.

For more information, contact the Liberty Bell Museum at 61--435-4232 or visit PipTheMouse.org.