Christmas Candlelight Tours at Stephenson House
Sat, Nov 26
|1820 Col. Benjamin Stephenson House
Step back in time at the 1820 Col. Benjamin Stephenson House as they usher in the holiday season during the annual Christmas Candlelight Tours. The historic home will be aglow in candlelight and bedecked in early 19th-century decorations as visitors are immersed in a truly historical experience.
Time & Location
Nov 26, 2022, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
1820 Col. Benjamin Stephenson House, 409 S Buchanan St, Edwardsville, IL 62025, USA
About this Event
Christmas Candlelight Tours at Stephenson House
A couple of Grace Family members volunteer for this event and wanted to share the experience with all of you.
A variety of activities are planned to showcase the stories of those who lived at the Stephenson House in the early 1820s. Guests enjoy a leisurely visit in traditionally decorated rooms as historical interpreters discuss the history of the house and the Christmas customs of the families who lived there. Get a taste of homemade gingerbread made from an 1803 recipe baked in the kitchen hearth, learn a simple country dance in the dining room, sing carols around the parlor’s 1820 pianoforte, as well as vignettes in the servant's quarters, master bedroom, and children’s bedroom.
Tickets must be purchased online (www.stephensonhouse.org) in advance for a specific time. The first tour starts at 5:00 p.m. with the last tour at 8:00 p.m. Cost per person…